Samantha Garrett
LPN
Bristol, CT *****
***********@*****.***
Fully qualified and credentialed LPN with some years of progressive healthcare experience. Knowledge or about nursing practices and techniques as well as typical patient behaviors. Experience with children from birth to adolescent years with administering medications, experience with Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Memory Care, Autism, Mental health, DDS, Drug and Addiction Services. Certified in BLS and Covid vaccinated with booster shots.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Work Experience
Youth Advocate
LISA Inc
2011 to Present
• Provide direct care, guidance and support to Adolescent girls within a home setting.
• Monitor behavior via documentation and maintenance of case notes.
• Model appropriate behaviors and social interactions.
• Responsible for providing safe transportation during house/community activities.
• Administer medication in accordance with DCF Medication Administration guidelines.
• Schedule necessary appointments as mandated by DCF.
• Assist in intake of incoming residents, preparing progress books. LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Sheriden Woods Health Care Center - Bristol, CT
Present
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Connecticut Valley Hospital - Middletown, CT
January 2023 to January 2024
Prescreening clients for DMHAS setting. Admissions. Bed Management. Insurance verifications. Med Admin
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Apple Rehab - Wolcott, CT
February 2022 to August 2023
Paraprofessional
Delta-T Group - Torrington, CT
February 2019 to February 2020
Assist individuals in school setting.
Childcare Specialist
Family Services of Greater Waterbury
2007 to 2010
Chapman House
• Provided direct care, guidance, and support to youth between ages 3-12.
• Monitored behavior via documentation and maintenance of case notes.
• Implemented appropriate behavior management to all children to ensure proper child and adolescent behavior and social interaction.
• Enforced daily hygiene routines, housekeeping tasks, and basic life skills.
• Assisted in intake, ensuring that necessary documentation/medications accompanied child.
• Assisted in training of on-boarding staff.
• Chosen by Management to attend training for Food Handlers Licensing. Teachers Aide
Waterbury Hospital Children's Center
2006 to 2007
Education
A.S. in Business Management
Briarwood College
Nursing Licenses
PN
Expires: December 2025
State: CT
Skills
• Cpr (10+ years)
• Excel (7 years)
• Microsoft word (10+ years)
• Scheduling (Less than 1 year)
• Word (10+ years)
• Office 365
• Office Admin
• Child Protective Services
• Case Management
• Behavior Management
• Medication Administration
• Nursing
• Vital Signs
• Crisis Intervention
• Hospital experience
• Nursing
• Vital signs
• Childcare
• Addiction medicine
• Mental health counseling
• Medical office experience
• Experience administering injections
• Patient care
• Addiction counseling
• Medication administration
• Sterile processing
• Communication skills
• PTSD Care
• Child protective services
Certifications and Licenses
DCF Medication Admistration Certificate
LPN
Present
CPR Certification
LVN
AED Certification
Additional Information
I am currently in school pursuing my bachelor's in Business Administration as I already posses an Associates in Business Management. Although all my experience is in another field, I'm trying to change my career and is eager to learn new things.