Samantha Clark
Buras
Summary
Experienced healthcare provider with a strong skill set in patient care, medical procedures, and clinical documentation. Collaborative and focused on achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in critical thinking and time management. Extensive experience in patient care, clinical assessments, and medical documentation. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills to build trust with patients and enhance care delivery. Proven track record in maintaining accurate health records and implementing effective care strategies. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Remains calm under pressure and adept at handling difficult patients and high-stress situations. Develops strong relationships with patients and their families through empathetic communication, respect, and excellent customer service.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
RN OR Circulator- Travel Nurse
Ochsner Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Level II trauma center, Teaching facility
- 34 OR suites (GYN, GU, Ortho, General, Plastics, ENT, Peds, PV)
- Peripheral Vascular Specialty Team
- EPIC EMR
- Charge Nurse PRN
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
RN OR Circulator-Travel Nurse
Ochsner Baptist
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: 13 OR suites (GYN, GU, Ortho, General, Plastics, ENT)
- EPIC EMR
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
RN Staff OR circulator
University Medical Center New Orleans
02.2020 - 10.2021
- Company Overview: Level 1 Trauma center, Teaching facility
- 19 OR suites
- All specialty rotations, nightshift Trauma
- Ensure patient safety before, during and after procedure
- Maintain sterile environment to reduce risk of infection
- Test and troubleshoot all equipment before and during procedure
- EPIC EMR
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Safety Specialist Contractor-RN
J.S. Held
12.2019 - 05.2020
- Provide critical care needs at high-risk facility
- Treating injuries and illnesses for employees, including follow-ups and referrals
- Documenting all employee injuries and illness within the workplace
- Monitoring the health status of employees, identifying dangerous work conditions
- Provided timely guidance and support for employees involved in accidents or near misses, facilitating speedy recovery and return-to-work efforts when appropriate.
- Created a culture of accountability within the organization by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and fostering open communication among employees regarding concerns or incidents.
- Collaborated with management to develop and enforce safety policies and procedures, resulting in a safer work environment.
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
- Provided guidance and resources to employees to maintain safety procedures and enhance protection.
MEDIC
Plaquemines Parish Government EMS
12.2001 - 02.2020
- Company Overview: Level 1 Trauma center, Teaching facility
- 19 OR suites
- All specialty rotations, nightshift Trauma
- Ensure patient safety before, during and after procedure
- Maintain sterile environment to reduce risk of infection
- Test and troubleshoot all equipment before and during procedure
- EPIC EMR
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Education
BSN -
University of Louisiana of Lafayette
12.2021
ADN -
Charity School of Nursing-Delgado Community College
12.2019
Skills
- Advanced cardiac life support AHA
- Basic life support AHA
- Clinical judgment
- Team coordination
- Strong clinical judgment
- Precepting
- Critical thinking
- Team STEPPS
- National Registry Emergency Medical Technician
- Volunteer Firefighter w/HazMat
- Compassion and empathy
- Quality improvement
Timeline
RN OR Circulator- Travel Nurse
Ochsner Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
RN OR Circulator-Travel Nurse
Ochsner Baptist
11.2021 - 01.2022
RN Staff OR circulator
University Medical Center New Orleans
02.2020 - 10.2021
Safety Specialist Contractor-RN
J.S. Held
12.2019 - 05.2020
MEDIC
Plaquemines Parish Government EMS
12.2001 - 02.2020
ADN -
Charity School of Nursing-Delgado Community College
BSN -
University of Louisiana of Lafayette
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