Sami Richards
Punxsutawney
Summary
Compassionate, Patient-oriented Nurse with 5 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, excelling in medication administration and patient advocacy. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and effective communication, enhancing patient satisfaction and outcomes through collaborative care planning and education. Committed to delivering high-quality nursing care and improving health through evidence-based practices. Skilled at multitasking, time management, and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Grad Nurse
Penn Highlands DuBois
03.2025 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
Lpn
TLC Staffing
05.2023 - 07.2025
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
LPN, Private Duty
BAYADA
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Participated in ongoing continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in private duty nursing.
- Educated patients on managing chronic conditions, empowering them to take control of their own health.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients and promptly addressing any health concerns.
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding updates on patient progress, addressing any questions or concerns that arose.
LPN
Total Care Staffing
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
LPN, Private Duty
Angels of Care Pediatrics
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Implemented infection control measures diligently, minimizing the risk of contamination in the home setting.
- Administered medications accurately, ensuring the proper dosage and timing for optimal treatment effectiveness.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity in their own homes.
- Enhanced patients'' quality of life by providing compassionate and empathetic private duty nursing services.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' vital signs and overall well-being, identifying potential issues early on for prompt intervention.
- Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
LPN
Norton Staffing
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Education
RN
Nightingale College
Ogden, UT01-2025
No Degree - LPN
Jeff Tech Practical Nursing
Reynoldsville, PA07-2020
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA01-2013
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Health promotion
- Medication administration
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
- Team coordination
- Medication administration
- Patient monitoring
- Strong clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient and family advocacy
- Wound care
- Emotional awareness
- Family education
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- Seizure Certification
- Child Abuse CE
- Clearances
Timeline
RN Grad Nurse
Penn Highlands DuBois
03.2025 - Current
LPN, Private Duty
BAYADA
08.2023 - 02.2024
Lpn
TLC Staffing
05.2023 - 07.2025
LPN, Private Duty
Angels of Care Pediatrics
08.2021 - 02.2022
LPN
Total Care Staffing
01.2021 - 08.2022
LPN
Norton Staffing
08.2020 - 01.2021
RN
Nightingale College
No Degree - LPN
Jeff Tech Practical Nursing
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School