Samantha Ralston LPN, M-IV

**** ********* ***. *****, **. 44312

ac5zs4@r.postjobfree.com

330-***-****

EDUCATION/LICENSE NUMBER/CERTIFICATIONS

Stark State College (North Canton, Ohio)

Associate’s Degree in Registered Nursing-ADN, Present Fortis College (Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio)

Licensed Practical Nurse Issued Date 04/2012

Nursing License # PN.149258-M-IV from The Ohio Board of Practical CPR/BLS/First Aid Certification from AHA

Brown Mackie College (Akron, Ohio)

Associate Degree of Applied Science in Medical Assisting, 12/2007 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Sapphire Health and Rehab Licensed Practical Nurse 0 9/17-10/17

● Provided compassionate nursing care to patients as young as 18 years of age to the elderly. Worked in coordination with everyone involved in the healthcare team to provide and perform the individual plan of care.

● Performed nursing duties to patients with severe behaviors on a lock down unit. Performed head to toe assessments, note any change of condition to physician while providing scheduled medications as well as PRN medications per behavioral unit protocol.

Legacy Visiting Care Services Licensed Practical Nurse 05/15-02/16

● Provide excellent one on one nursing care to patients in their home. Ensuring all patients everyday needs are met. Complete ADL care to all patients.

● Ensure Plan of Care for all patients are provided at all times and MD orders are obtained as needed and followed a ordered. Ensure all individuals involved in patient's care are educated in all aspects of patient’s diagnosis, treatments, and overall needs.

● Observe and report any signs or symptoms indicating any changes in condition of the patient and family situation to the clinical supervisor and document reports and observations in a timely manner. Apply nursing judgement skills to provide the best quality of nursing care. First Choice Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse 12/14-05/15

● Perform skilled nursing care for patients in the comfort of their home, while ensuring all assigned nursing procedures are in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act and Plan of Care. Complete head to toe assessment each time patient is seen, which includes skin, behavior, nutrition, safety, and pain assessments.

● Perform assigned skilled nursing procedures per MD orders and Plan of Care. Procedures include: Medication administration, obtain blood work per MD orders, wound assessments and care per MD treatment orders. Observe and report any signs or symptoms indicating any changes in condition of the patient’s and family situation to the supervisor and document in the electronic medical records. Responsible for timely and accurate documentation for each home care visit, which includes, procedures, treatments, and all education provided to patient during each visit.

St. Luke Lutheran Community Licensed Practical Nurse 0 9/12-12/13

● Provided excellent resident care under time constraints in a pace paced environment. Consult with MD and head RN to develop Plan of Care. Ensure the procedures for the administration, storage, and count of all medications including controlled medications are followed.

● Developed the ability for stronger critical thinking skills under pressure. Provide skilled nursing, such as, PEG tube feeds and care, wound care, and urine catheter placement and care. Documentation in Point Click Care electronic medical records and eMAR.

Internal Medicine Specialist Medical Assistant 05/10-07/12

● Strong critical thinker with diverse skill set. Responsible for patient’s vital signs and preparing patients for physician’s evaluation. Assists with referrals, scheduling, and prescription refill requests. Gained excellent skills with documentation and communication with all healthcare members of each patient.

● Assisted physicians by performing various testing, and obtaining test/imaging results previously done. Assisted with sterile procedures, such as, wound care, suture and staple removal, immunizations, abscess draining and ear irrigations. Obtain tests per MD orders, such as, EKG testing, PT/INR testing, Hemoglobin A1C tests, urine drug screen testing, urine testing for UTI, test for strep throat and Influenza A & B. Summa Physicians Inc. Medical Assistant 05/08-01/10

● Responsibilities are the same as above description. Duties also included, front deck administration and medical billing and coding. Answering incoming calls, scheduling patients properly per MD schedule, checking in patients upon arrival, verifying healthcare coverage and making sure all information is up to date.

CSL Plasma Services Phlebotomist 11/06-07/08

● Provided a safe and problem free donation environment. Respond calmly and quickly to donors during a vasoconstriction reaction, demonstrate proper adjustments to venipuncture site as needed during donation. Monitor client throughout the plasmapheresis process. Make correct and accurate decisions with troubleshooting during the donation process.

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