Samantha Rouchon
Hattiesburg,MS
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Forrest General Hospital
06.2024 - Current
- Patient Care Coordinator when needed. Coordinate and assist fellow staff with patient care. Coordinate with doctors, social workers, specialty departments an discharge facilities. A resource for fellow nurses when they need assitance.
- Preceptor - precept new nurses on our Med-Surgical floor for 8-12 weeks each, teach them hospital protocols, skills/procedures that are new to that nurse, signs and symptoms for a patient declining and how to intervene appropriately, and continue to be a resource for them when they are no longer in training.
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care strategies.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers promptly.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse
Southern Eye Center
11.2021 - 05.2024
- Reduced recovery times for patients by providing efficient post-operative care and timely discharge instructions.
- Streamlined communication between surgeons, anesthesiologists, and support staff, resulting in seamless coordination during surgeries.
- Educated patients on post-surgical self-care techniques to facilitate successful recoveries at home without complications.
- Mentored new nursing staff members by sharing knowledge and best practices while providing guidance through their transition into the outpatient surgery setting.
- Consistently adhered to established protocols for medication administration, infection control measures, and emergency response situations during surgery.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Forrest General Hospital
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
Education
General Studies
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MSAssociate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MS12.2020
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- IV Insertion
- Preoperative Care
- Surgical Preparation
- Medication and IV administration
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Intake and discharge
- Patient Safety
- Compassionate Care
- Critical Thinking
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
BLS
ACLS
NIHHS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Forrest General Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse
Southern Eye Center
11.2021 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Forrest General Hospital
12.2020 - 12.2021
General Studies
University of Southern Mississippi
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Pearl River Community College