Samantha Weber
Phoenix
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
06.2024 - Current
- Pediatric assessment and triage: Ability to assess and prioritize injuries in children, including trauma-related cases.
- Pain management: Expertise in managing acute and chronic pain in pediatric patients, including medication administration and non-pharmacological interventions.
- Fracture management: Knowledge of pediatric fractures, including growth plate injuries, and understanding of different types of fractures and treatment protocols.
- Post-surgical care: Providing care after orthopedic surgeries, ensuring proper recovery and rehabilitation.
- Monitoring vital signs and clinical status: Close observation of pediatric patients for signs of complications, infection, or deterioration.
- Patient and family education: Providing clear explanations about injury care, post-surgical instructions, and injury prevention.
- Communication skills: Ability to communicate effectively with children, families, and interdisciplinary teams in high-stress situations.
- Trauma response: Proficiency in handling trauma situations, including initial assessment, stabilization, and coordination of care.
- Multidisciplinary collaboration: Working closely with orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
- Developmental understanding: Knowledge of pediatric developmental stages to tailor care and communication appropriately.
- Emergency care skills: Ability to respond quickly to emergencies, including managing shock, airway compromise, or other life-threatening conditions.
Behavior Technician
Aurora Medical Center
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop and modify individualized treatment plans.
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
Caregiver for DDD
Home Away from Home
12.2019 - 04.2022
- Personal Care: Assistance with daily living activities like grooming, feeding, and hygiene, as needed.
- Positive Reinforcement: Utilize positive reinforcement strategies to encourage desired behaviors.
- Crisis Prevention: Implement strategies to reduce the likelihood of behavioral outbursts and minimize triggers with de-escalation techniques.
- Sensory Awareness: Understand sensory processing issues and adapt the environment and activities accordingly.
- Medication Management: If applicable, understanding the proper administration and management of medications prescribed for behavioral issues.
- Safety Awareness: Ensuring the safety of the individual and others, especially in cases where self-injurious or aggressive behaviors are a concern.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing
Phoenix, AZ12.2023
Skills
- Honest and integrity
- Adaptability in any situation
- Infection control and aseptic
- Patient Advocacy
- Lab result interpretation
- Chart updating
- IV management
- Medical assessment
- Precepting
- Discharge coordination
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Feeding pumps
- Neonatal nursing
- Medication and IV administration
- SBAR communication
- Taking vitals
- Infant vitals monitoring
Certification
- BLS
- Pears 2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Behavior Technician
Aurora Medical Center
02.2024 - 05.2024
Caregiver for DDD
Home Away from Home
12.2019 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing
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