Samantha Kirby
Rock Hill
Summary
Accomplished and dedicated Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Atrium Health, expertly skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Demonstrates a strong commitment to team collaboration and consistently achieving optimal patient outcomes. Highly reliable and adaptable across diverse healthcare settings. Passionate about continuous learning and professional growth, ensuring the highest standards of care in the ever-evolving field of neuroscience nursing.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse
Atrium Health
04.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
10.2020 - 03.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Travel Registered Nurse
Integris Southwest Medical Center
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
Paramedic
Leon County Emergency Medical Services
07.2009 - 09.2019
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Managed challenging or combative patients using de-escalation techniques and appropriate physical restraints when necessary, prioritizing safety for both the patient and medical team.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
Financial Management Analyst
United States Marine Corps
07.2001 - 04.2009
- Implemented internal controls and complied with [Type] regulations for financial management.
- Recorded, interpreted and communicated financial data and plans using Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Trained subordinates within the financial budget field and Marine Corps duties
- Handled payments and disbursements totaling 15 Million dollars within my Battalion
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by streamlining data collection and analysis processes.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Poke State College
Lakeland, FL08-2020
Emergency Medical Technician
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL08-2019
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Tracheostomy care
- Precepting
- Performing ekgs
- HIPAA education
Certification
- Certified Neuroscience Nurse
- Paramedic- License #52937
- Pediatric Life Support
- International; Trauma Life support
- Advanced Cardiac Life support
- Emergency Medical Dispatch
- Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse
Atrium Health
04.2023 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Integris Southwest Medical Center
10.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
10.2020 - 03.2023
Paramedic
Leon County Emergency Medical Services
07.2009 - 09.2019
Financial Management Analyst
United States Marine Corps
07.2001 - 04.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Poke State College
Emergency Medical Technician
Tallahassee Community College
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