Samantha Arnold
North Vancouver,BC
Summary
Dedicated and proactive Registered Nurse with 2 years of high acuity experience in VGH Burns/Trauma/High Acuity and 1.5 years of Acute Medical/Surgical experience. Proficient in handling the needs of patients with both common presentations and complex cases, including critical thinking and prompt action when responding to diverse emergencies or challenging situations. Demonstrates a calm and insightful demeanor during stressful situations, ensuring the highest level of patient care. Compassionate and skilled in providing comprehensive patient care working with diverse patient populations and strives to foster trusting relationships. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advocate for patient wellbeing and outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Vancouver Coastal Health
11.2022 - Current
- Caring for complex and acutely ill patients with varying comorbidities and in unstable condition; respiratory failure, hemodynamic instability, varying acute polytrauma patients, and burns
- Thorough comprehensive assessment and critical thinking utilization of critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs within specific context and conditions.
- Problem solving patient issues taking appropriate action to troubleshoot and address changes in deteriorating patient status.
- Charge nurse experience on night shifts, coordinating patient movement and admissions from ICU/Ward/ER, problem solving with staff and patients, and interdisciplinary communication
- Experience working with preceptor students, orientees, and ESNs.
Registered Nurse
Vancouver Coastal Health
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Caring for 4-6 acute, general and orthopedic post-operative patients
- Providing post-operative care and thorough assessments and skills related to both elective and emergent surgeries (joint replacement and orthopedic reconstructive surgeries, orthopedic trauma, general/urology/gynecology)
- Proficient in managing surgical drains and tubes, wound packing, ostomy care and changes, insertion of foley catheters, management of CBIs, varying feeding tube systems
- Providing patient specific education related to discharge, and post operative considerations
- Professional and collaborative clinical decision making
Community Health Worker
Island Health
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Providing community home care for individuals needing assistance with personal care, medication administration, mobilization & transfers, and ADL’s.
Education
Advanced High Acuity -
BCIT
11.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Victoria
04.2021
Skills
- Direct Patient Care & Comprehensive Assessments
- Central & Arterial Line Management
- Hemodynamic/Cardiovascular Monitoring
- Non-Invasive Respiratory Support
- Management of Titratable Infusions
- Chest Tube Care & Management
- Airway Management
- Emergency Interventions
- Blood Product Transfusion Administration
- Problem-Solving & Clinical Judgement
- Patient Advocacy & Compassionate Care
- Complex Wound Care
Coursework
- Burn Care & Education, 04/01/23
- BC Trauma Education, 10/01/23, BC trauma system, geriatric trauma, herm reduction, TBI’s, CPAS
- Surgical Education, 01/01/22, Urology, Trauma & Chest Trauma, Vacs & Wound Care, Deteriorating Patients & Codes, Plastics - Skin Grafts & Flaps
- Dysrhythmia Interpretation and Management
References
- References available upon request
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Vancouver Coastal Health
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Vancouver Coastal Health
05.2021 - 09.2022
Community Health Worker
Island Health
08.2020 - 03.2021
Advanced High Acuity -
BCIT
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Victoria
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