Samantha Matos, MSN, NP-C

A highly motivated, patient-focused Nurse Practitioner with accurate diagnosis and treatment skills. Front-line worker and managed mobile testing unit during COVID-19 pandemic. Strong foundation in acute care with the ability to learn quickly and multi-task. Over seven years of experience providing specialized, quality care to America’s veterans, Wounded Warriors, and members of Congress. Organized, reliable, and able to problem-solve independently. Passion for patient education and providing holistic management of complex medical and psychosocial needs in all settings.

adisyx@r.postjobfree.com 407-***-**** Washington, DC Education

Master of Science in Nursing

May 2020

Family Nurse Practitioner

Chamberlain University, GPA: 3.70

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

August 2013

Accelerated Track

University of Florida, GPA: 3.80

Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology

May 2012

Pre-Medical Track

University of Florida, GPA: 3.45

Certifications & Licensure

• American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Certification: F05200790, Expires May 2025

• District of Columbia APRN License: RN1058663

• Maryland APRN License: AC003204

• Florida APRN License: 11007506

• DEA certified

• BLS certified: Red Cross and AHA

Clinical Experience

MSN, FNP, CVS Minute Clinic, Washington, DC

May 2020 - Current

• Screen, treat, supervise and manage a mobile COVID testing site

• Diagnose and treat common illnesses, injuries, and skin conditions

• Prescribe medications with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost

• Order and interpret diagnostic and laboratory studies

• Conduct physical exams, biometric health screenings, and administer immunizations

• Identify and respond to emergency situations and activate emergency response MSN, FNP, Milestone Pediatrics, 125 hours

January - March 2020

• Conduct newborn assessments, administer immunizations, and manage developmental and primary care needs

• Tailor culturally competent education for patients regarding the management of viral versus bacterial diseases

• Refer patients to specialists and quickly identify emergency situations requiring hospitalization Qualifications & Training

• 300+ hours on COVID-19 ward at Walter Reed

• Security Clearance Level: Secret, Expires Oct. 2027

• Walter Reed PACU Course 2019: Advanced clinical

and hands-on anesthesia training

• Walter Reed Charge Nurse Course 2018

• Walter Reed Nurse Preceptor Course 2018

• VA Post-Baccalaureate Nurse Residency Program

Awards & Honors

• American Association of Nurse Practitioners

• Sigma Theta Tau Int’l Honor Society of Nursing

• A Culture of Excellence (ACE) Award: Aug. 2019

• Daisy Award: Feb. 2018

• Best Preceptor Award: Aug. 2018

• Best EBP Project 2014: Increasing Ambulation in

Geriatric Patients with corresponding clinical tool

• Employee of the Month: Jul. 2013 Gainesville

VAMC, Dec. 2016 Bay Pines VAMC

Travel Gardening

Yoga Cooking Reading

Sushi

Interests

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MSN, FNP, Kelly Goodman NP & Associates, 650 hours May 2018 - May 2019

• Highly esteemed concierge primary and urgent care center for all individuals ages 2 and above

• Perform in-office rapid exams, blood work, and manage complex diseases such as hypertension and diabetes

• Experience with botox injections, pap smears, vaginal exams, menopause and pregnancy counseling BSN, RN, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Wounded Warrior Care, Unit 4C October 2017 - May 2020

• Charge Nurse: supervise staff in a 23-bed trauma unit, coordinating care amongst multiple medical teams for acutely ill and severely injured Wounded Warriors, active duty military, generals, and Congressmen

• Emergency Volunteer: donned full PPE to treat novel virus during the infancy of the pandemic

• Diabetes Nurse Educator: additional training and specialization in education and equipment

• Proficient in advanced pain control for IED, gunfire, and suicide bomber victims and amputees such as Ketamine and narcotic drips, regional nerve blocks, and spinal anesthesia

• Extensively trained in caring for and educating patients about state-of-the-art osseointegration surgeries, advanced polytrauma, wound care, and specialty prosthetics BSN, RN, Hurricane Irma Disaster Relief

September 2017

• Team Lead: quickly and efficiently evacuated entire medical unit within 48 hours

• Monitored and cared for 10 patients in emergency ambulance transfer from Bay Pines to Tampa VAMC

• FEMA activated: cared for displaced, critical patients and lived in a foreign hospital for two weeks BSN, RN, Bay Pines VAMC, Critical Care, Unit 3D

March 2015 - October 2017

• Charge Nurse: conducted morning huddle, leadership rounds, staffing, assignments, and conflict-management

• Utilized critical thinking skills to anticipate potential complications, most notably sepsis and cardiovascular emergencies, and implemented appropriate interventions in a fast-paced step-down unit

• Comfortable with advanced medical equipment such as ventilators, drains, wound vacs, and tracheostomies BSN, RN, Malcom Randall VAMC, Unit 2E

September 2013 - November 2014

• Delivered safe, high-quality nursing care to a team of 5 patients in a 35-bed multi-specialty medical-surgical unit under the supervision and guidance of a registered nurse preceptor

• Interpreted cardiac rhythms through bedside telemetry to facilitate patient care

• Completed an evidence-based floor improvement project which was implemented facility-wide Post-Baccalaureate Nurse Residency Program, Malcom Randall VAMC September 2013 - September 2014

• Completed a competitive CCNE-accredited VA nurse residency program

• Attended bimonthly educational, skill development courses and simulations with esteemed UF and VA staff

• Completed 6-Week Unit Rotations: Hospice, SICU, ER, Wound Team, OEF/OIF Social Worker 2

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