Samantha Smith
Molynes
Summary
Highly motivated and compassionate registered nurse seeking to utilize and to further develop earned skills and knowledge, to assist and contribute in a nursing role within your healthcare organization. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm. Excellent interpersonal skills, bedside manners and a dedicated worker.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Bustamante Hospital for Children
01.2024 - Current
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of the West Indies
Kingston 11-2023
High school Diploma - 8 CXC subjects
Bishop Gibson High School for Girls
01.2018
Skills
- Vitals
- Dressing
- Clinical Documentation
- Activities of daily Living (ADLs)
- Medical History
- Assessments
- Patient care
- Communication
- Bedside care and procedures
- Breastfeeding assistance
- Seizure management
- Parent education
- Oxygen therapy
- Blood transfusion
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical thinking
- Wound care
- Pain management
- Infection control
- Emergency care
- Diabetes management
- Emotional support
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Patient and family advocacy
- Vitals monitoring
- Safety protocols
- Task prioritization
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Bustamante Hospital for Children
01.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of the West Indies
High school Diploma - 8 CXC subjects
Bishop Gibson High School for Girls