Samara Mackey

• Contributed to the overall success of the dialysis center by consistently demonstrating strong clinical skills, effective communication, and dedication to delivering exceptional patient care.
• Reduced incidence of medication errors through meticulous administration of medications specific to the needs of dialysis patients.
• Enhanced patient safety by proactively identifying and addressing potential risks during dialysis treatments, such as blood pressure fluctuations or electrolyte imbalances.
• Maintained safe and efficient treatment environment by adhering to infection control protocols and equipment maintenance schedules.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for dialysis patients, resulting in improved overall health and wellbeing.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality care and closely monitoring dialysis treatments.
• Provided compassionate support to patients during difficult emotional periods, fostering a positive treatment experience.
• Streamlined communication between nursing staff and physicians, ensuring timely updates on patient progress and effective adjustments to treatment plans as needed.
• Ensured optimal vascular access function by performing regular assessments, troubleshooting complications promptly, and collaborating with surgeons when necessary.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.

Vaccine co-ordinator for Halton Public Health Mass Vaccine clinics

Co-ordinator for vaccine prep area and Staff

Maintain proper vaccine count and Flow of vaccines for clinics

Daily communication with Halton Pharmacists, Supervisors, Managers

Proper reconstituting of Pfizer Vaccines as well as Moderna

Co-ordinator of Dual clinic for Pfizer and Moderna

Maintained propr documentation of daily vaccine usage, count, wastage

• Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
• Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
• Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
• Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
• Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
• Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
• Exhibited professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education.
• Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
• Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
• Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
• Promoted safe and calm environment for complex patients by keeping services, supplies and necessary equipment on hand.
• Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
• Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
• Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
• Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
• Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
• Oversaw patient immunizations against communicative diseases, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.

• Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
• Evaluated students with health concerns or injuries to develop plan of care or provide reference to appropriate healthcare providers.
• Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
• Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
• Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
• Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
• Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
• Assessed and responded to medical emergencies with speed and level-head approach.
• Interacted effectively by email, phone and in person with students, parents and staff members.
• Trained in Epi-Pen and allergic reaction emergency procedures.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
• Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
• Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.

• Enhanced newborn outcomes and promoted bonding by teaching new mothers how to breastfeed and care for infants.
• Monitored mothers and newborn babies during pregnancy and postpartum periods to quickly detect warning signs and treat complications.
• Managed day-to-day routines for newborn babies by administering medication and fluids and checking vital signs regularly.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
• Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.