Samantha Phillips
Fletcher
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive hands-on experience in caring for PCU, step-down, and Med-Surg tele patients. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients, families and co-workers, through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service. Proficient in administering medications and treatments according to physician orders while adhering to the highest standards of care for both acute and chronic conditions. Recognized for strong problem-solving abilities, adaptability, and a results-oriented mindset, consistently delivering effective solutions in fast-paced environments. Committed to fostering collaborative team dynamics and enhancing patient outcomes through empathetic communication and meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Medical-Surgical, Tele
TNAA
10.2025 - 01.2026
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate patient health status and identify needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management, treatment options, and preventive measures.
RN, Med-Surg Tele
GO Healthcare Staffing
12.2023 - 08.2025
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders to enhance patient care.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to ensure timely interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
RN, Medical-Surgical Tele
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Delivered comprehensive patient care in fast-paced medical-surgical unit, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patients.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, promptly reporting changes to healthcare providers.
- Administered medications and treatments accurately while adhering to established protocols and guidelines.
RN, Med-Surg Telemetry
RTG Medical Staffing
01.2023 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse -PCU/ Step-down
Mission Hospital
04.2017 - 04.2023
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Participated in evidence-based practice implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, promoting best practices in clinical procedures, safety protocols, critical thinking and decision making skills, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, therapeutic communication skills to redirect negative behaviors and help patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Utilized first-hand knowledge, clinical expertise, and critical thinking skills, to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient outcomes through careful monitoring of vital signs, medical and psychological conditions, response to medications and treatments, assessments and promptly reporting changes and concerns to optimize patient outcomes.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Reduced infection risks and negative patient outcomes, with careful care and monitoring of isolation precautions, venous and central lines, drains, surgical sites and other wounds (IE: PICC, Ports, AV fistulas, JP and Accordion drains, lumbar drains, Chest tubes, pleur-evac, catheters, etc.)
- Managed/monitored patients' respiratory status and implemented appropriate, ordered treatments. (IE: Oxygen therapy, tracheostomy care, trach collars, rescue bipap/cpap, vapotherm).
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Educated patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, follow-up care, safe medication use, and disease management.
RN, Med-Surg Telemetry
Premier Medical Staffing Services
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, documenting changes accurately in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on post-treatment care, enhancing understanding of health management strategies.
Registered Nurse Med-surg/Oncology
Pardee Hospital
11.2015 - 04.2017
- Improved recovery by educating patients and caregivers on proper at-home care and treatment regimens.
- Managed direct care of patients, including conducting assessments, medication administration, tracking progress, and documenting care activities.
- Modified patients' treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and new physician orders.
- Stabilized patients during emergencies with first aid and life support care.
- Monitored consistent use of aseptic techniques to protect against infection.
Registered Nurse
Golden Living Center
11.2014 - 11.2015
- Ensured that patients felt comfortable and at ease with treatments and care using culturally-appropriate strategies.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans for patients with various acute and chronic concerns.
- Managed patients' woundcare needs and promoted recovery by dressing, cleaning, and redressing areas per doctor's orders.
- Modified patients' treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and new physician orders.
- Enhanced patient outcomes through careful monitoring of conditions and comprehensive support.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
BRCC
Flat Rock, NC05.2014
Skills
- BLS/ACLS
- NIHSS
- Strong communication
- Teamwork
- IV management
- Multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Telemetry monitoring
- Emergency response
Certification
- RN License - 2014-Current
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIHSS
Timeline
RN, Medical-Surgical, Tele
TNAA
10.2025 - 01.2026
RN, Med-Surg Tele
GO Healthcare Staffing
12.2023 - 08.2025
RN, Medical-Surgical Tele
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
09.2023 - 12.2023
RN, Med-Surg Telemetry
RTG Medical Staffing
01.2023 - 04.2023
RN, Med-Surg Telemetry
Premier Medical Staffing Services
10.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse -PCU/ Step-down
Mission Hospital
04.2017 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse Med-surg/Oncology
Pardee Hospital
11.2015 - 04.2017
Registered Nurse
Golden Living Center
11.2014 - 11.2015
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
BRCC