Samantha Dwyer
Feeding Hills
Summary
Dedicated Nurse Practitioner specializing in Women's Health, leveraging extensive clinical expertise and compassionate patient care in a challenging role. Committed to advancing the quality of primary health care through evidence-based practices and a patient-centered approach. Eager to contribute to a dynamic healthcare team while fostering positive health outcomes for women across diverse populations. Passionate about continuous professional development and staying current with the latest advancements in women's health.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DNP- Student
Primary Care Rotation
09.2022 - Current
- Completed clinical rotation at Holyoke Medical Center Ambulatory Primary Care Clinic in Westfield, MA, accumulating 225 hours of experience. Conducted comprehensive assessments, history taking, physical assessments, and diagnostic tests under preceptor supervision. Assisted in women's health clinical rotation at Baystate Wesson Women's Center, providing prenatal and postpartum care along with management of acute and chronic conditions for 160 hours. Participated in a 385-hour rotation at Valley Medical in Florence, MA, delivering reproductive health preventive care and promoting overall wellness for pediatric to adult patients in a compassionate and culturally sensitive manner.
Registered Nurse
Baystate Medical Center
06.2019 - Current
- Achieved seamless patient preparation for pre-operative and post-operative procedures through meticulous documentation management. Enhanced procedural team efficiency by ensuring all necessary documentation was readily available. Delivered safe patient recovery post-procedure, facilitating timely discharge with family support. Championed staff education on PPE and infection control protocols during the coronavirus pandemic.
- Monitored vital signs and implemented interventions to stabilize patients in critical situations.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, and post-discharge care instructions.
- Mentored junior nurses on best practices, enhancing team performance and patient safety standards.
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy and efficiency in electronic health record systems.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital
08.2005 - 06.2019
- Achieved efficient patient admissions, assessments, and discharges, contributing to improved patient flow. Enhanced time management skills to elevate overall care delivery. Educated patients on medications and health conditions, fostering informed decision-making. Successfully initiated IVs and administered IV medications, ensuring patient safety. Provided critical pre/post-operative care, supporting optimal recovery outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of the Elms College
Chicopee, MA01.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Our Lady of the Elms College
Chicopee, MA01.1997
Skills
- Well organized and persistent in achieving or exceeding set objectives
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated: able to set effective priorities and implement decisions to achieve immediate and long-term goals
- Experience in training, scheduling, evaluating, and supervising personnel
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills in English and Spanish
- Team collaboration
- Bilingual in Spanish
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Timeline
DNP- Student
Primary Care Rotation
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Baystate Medical Center
06.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital
08.2005 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Our Lady of the Elms College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of the Elms College