Samantha Johnson
Brandon
Summary
Hardworking nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Gentiva Hospice
12.2024 - Current
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
RN, ICU
Merit Health River Oaks
02.2024 - Current
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
RN Case Manager
Accent Care Home Health
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Medical Respiratory ICU RN
St. Dominic's Hospital
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
LPN/RN MDS Coordinator
Nexion Health Care
08.2018 - 08.2022
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Assessments for Medicaid and Medicare for billing
LPN MDS Coordinator
Cottage Grove Nursing Home
06.2016 - 08.2018
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Assessments for Medicaid and Medicare for billing
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
LPN Charge Nurse
Pleasant Hills Community Living Center
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Medication administration and wound care
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
- Conducted patient assessments to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
Medication Nurse
Manhattan Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
09.2013 - 08.2014
- Collected specimens to prepare for laboratory test procedures.
- Measured and recorded patients' weight, height, blood pressure, pulse and respiration.
- Answered patient call signals, intercom system notifications and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Administered prescribed medications and wound care
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Hinds Community College
Jackson, MSPractical Nursing - Nursing
Hinds Community College
Jackson, MSSkills
- End-of-life care
- Bereavement support
- Patient education
- Symptom management
- Nursing assessment
- Admissions support
- IV management
- Ventilator support
- Discharge coordination
- Nursing staff leadership
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Gentiva Hospice
12.2024 - Current
RN, ICU
Merit Health River Oaks
02.2024 - Current
RN Case Manager
Accent Care Home Health
02.2023 - 02.2024
Medical Respiratory ICU RN
St. Dominic's Hospital
08.2022 - 02.2023
LPN/RN MDS Coordinator
Nexion Health Care
08.2018 - 08.2022
LPN MDS Coordinator
Cottage Grove Nursing Home
06.2016 - 08.2018
LPN Charge Nurse
Pleasant Hills Community Living Center
08.2014 - 06.2016
Medication Nurse
Manhattan Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
09.2013 - 08.2014
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Hinds Community College
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Hinds Community College
References
Monique Miller -RN, Supervisor
662-822-2512
Chasity Bradley-Former Coworker
469-389-6242
Volunteer Work
Stewpot Community Center 2021
American Red Cross 2021
Personal Information
Title: Nurse