Samantha Lafreniere
Huron
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
HRMC
Huron
09.2018 - 03.2026
- Provided direct patient care, administering medications and monitoring vital signs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting disease prevention strategies.
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care strategies based on evolving medical conditions.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Trained new nursing staff on clinical protocols and best practices for patient safety.
- Participated in staff meetings and continuing education programs to stay current on best practices and maintain licensure requirements.
- Promoted teamwork and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care planning and implementation.
Long-Term Care Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Society
Multiple
07.2013 - 08.2019
- I started my career at GSS as an aide. I worked up from an aide to a Registered Nurse, while also filling in and managing inventory and the schedule at GSS Miller.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patients' physical, emotional, and social needs.
- Provided skilled nursing assessments and interventions for complex medical conditions, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Developed trusting relationships with patients and families by exhibiting empathy, active listening skills, and professionalism in all interactions.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records, contributing to improved quality of care and regulatory compliance.
- Delegated tasks appropriately to nursing assistants, ensuring efficient delivery of care services while maintaining quality standards.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable environment by implementing fall prevention strategies and regular safety checks.
- Managed wound care efficiently coordinating with wound specialists when necessary resulting in faster healing rates.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Implemented infection control measures to minimize the risk of healthcare-associated infections in the long-term care setting.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Community College
Kearney, NE05-2015
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Wound care
- Infection control measures
- Patient monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Staff supervision
- Hospice and palliative care
- Geriatric nursing
Certification
- NRP
- PALS
- ENPC
- ACLS
- TNCC
- BLS
- Current BLS instructor - exp. 4/26
- Taken many Wound Care courses, previously a CWCP, willing to become certified again.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
HRMC
09.2018 - 03.2026
Long-Term Care Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Society
07.2013 - 08.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Community College