Samantha Newsom
Summerville
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
MUSC Health at The Citadel
Charleston, SC
07.2024 - Current
- Performed patient rooming and triage in ambulatory outpatient clinic
- Conducted point-of-care testing, including Influenza A & B, COVID-19, Strep, Mono, and urinalysis
- Provided direct patient care intermittently for patients admitted to the infirmary, reporting changes in condition to clinical staff
- Facilitated patient flow by managing registration, intake, and appointment scheduling in a fast-paced clinical setting
- Maintained a clean and organized patient care environment by managing linen inventory and coordinating proper handling of soiled materials
- Ensured availability of clinical supplies through routine stocking and inventory management of medical supply areas
Nursing Assistant
Hilton Head Hospital
Hilton Head, SC
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Technical skills include vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, removing IV lines, cleaning and removal of Foley catheters, bladder scans, EKG testing, Pre-op surgical preparation, and orthostatic blood pressures.
- Provide basic patient care such as hygiene, oral care, and ambulation.
- Comprehensive documentation of all patient interactions.
Caregiver
The Pines at Hilton Head
Hilton Head, SC
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided basic care to residents including but not limited to ambulation, toileting, showering, and feeding.
- Primarily assisted in the memory care unit helping residents with memory games and basic life tasks.
- Formed an increased understanding of patience and compassion.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC05-2027
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY12-2021
Skills
- Vital signs
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Removing IV lines
- Cleaning of Foley catheters
- Bladder scans
- EKG testing
- Orthostatic blood pressures
Certification
BLS
Locations
- SUNY Brockport, Brockport, NY
- Trident Technical College, Charleston, SC
- MUSC Health at the Citadel, Charleston, SC
- Hilton Head Hospital, Hilton Head, SC
- The Pines at Hilton Head, Hilton Head, SC
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
MUSC Health at The Citadel
07.2024 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Hilton Head Hospital
05.2023 - 07.2024
Caregiver
The Pines at Hilton Head
11.2022 - 05.2023
Associate Degree - Nursing
Trident Technical College
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
SUNY Brockport