Samantha Clark
Waldorf
Summary
Compassionate and adaptable Registered Nurse with experience in Emergency Care and pediatrics, cross-trained in NICU and Newborn Care (Mother-Baby). Skilled in rapid assessment, critical thinking, and stabilization across the lifespan in high-acuity, fast-paced environments. Experienced in IV/ultrasound guided access, central line/port access and management, and administration of emergency medications and titratable therapies.
Strong background in neonatal, pediatric and emergency care. Recognized for excellence in patient care and teamwork through multiple DAISY nominations and a "Values in action" award.
Dedicated to delivering evidence-based, patient-and-family centered care, while continuing to advance clinical skills and professional growth within high-acuity nursing environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
UM Charles Regional Medical Center
La Plata, MD
11.2025 - Current
- Deliver high-acuity emergency care to critically ill and injured patients across the lifespan in a fast-paced community Emergency Department.
- Perform rapid triage of EMS and walk-in patients, prioritizing unstable conditions including: trauma, cardiac emergencies, respiratory failure, stroke, and sepsis.
- Stabilize and manage critically ill patients prior to transfer or admission, including: airway support, hemodynamic monitoring, and initiation of time-sensitive and life-saving interventions.
- Assist with advanced procedures including: intubations, RSI, procedural sedation, lumbar punctures, defibrillation, and splinting/immobilization.
- Initiate and maintaining vascular access using ultrasound- guided IV insertion practice.
- Administer emergency medications, fluids, blood products, and titratable infusions per protocol and orders.
- Coordinate and facilitate inter facility transfers to higher levels of care, ensuring appropriate stabilization.
- Collaborate closely with EMS and transport teams, providing a detailed report ensuring continuity of care during handoff.
- Apply principals from MIEMS Base Station training to support and effective communication, recourse coordination, and decision-making during emergency responses and transport situations.
- Continuously reassess patient status, recognizing subtle deterioration and intervening rapidly in dynamic high-risk situations.
- Deliver clear, concise communication with providers and receiving facilities to support safe and efficient patient transitions.
- Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in EPIC EMR in compliance with regulatory and hospital standards.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Bethesda, Maryland
12.2024 - 09.2025
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patients from infancy through adolescence with diverse medical, surgical, and chronic conditions.
- Performed detailed assessments, administered medications (IV, PO, G-tube, IM/SUBQ), managed IV therapy/central lines (including port access), and responded to acute changes in patient status.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, discharge instructions, and long-term health management, emphasizing family-centered care.
- Collaborated with pediatricians, specialists, and interdisciplinary teams to implement individualized care plans.
- Cross-trained/floated to NICU: cared for feeder-grower infants; managed IVs, feeding tubes (NG/OG), breastmilk storage/preparation, and phototherapy; monitored for clinical changes and responded appropriately, including interventions during bradycardia and desaturation episodes.
- Cross-trained/floated to Newborn Care (Mother-Baby): cared for newborns requiring routine and specialized monitoring, including those on blood sugar protocols, affected by maternal magnesium therapy, or under phototherapy; performed newborn assessments, TCBs, PKU screenings, CCHDs, and heel sticks; supported feeding and educated parents on newborn care, breastfeeding, breastmilk storage and pumping, safe sleep, and discharge preparation.
- Documented all care, interventions, and outcomes in EMR (MHS Genesis/Cerner), ensuring accuracy and compliance with hospital standards.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
MedStar St. Mary's
Leonardtown, Maryland
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Delivered high-acuity nursing care to patients across the lifespan, from neonates to geriatrics, in a busy community Emergency Department.
- Performed rapid triage for both ambulance arrivals and walk-ins, prioritizing medical, surgical, psychiatric, and trauma emergencies.
- Responded to codes and critical events including cardiac arrest, strokes, sepsis, and traumatic injuries.
- Assisted with intubations, procedural sedation, defibrillation, and splint application, managing unstable patients until ICU admission or transfer.
- Initiated and managed IV therapy/central lines (including port access), administered titratable drips, medications, blood products, and provided continuous monitoring.
- Collaborated with physicians, respiratory therapists, EMS, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated, evidence-based care.
- Precepted and mentored new graduate nurses and nursing students, fostering professional growth and clinical skill development.
- Accurately documented assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes in EMR (Cerner), ensuring compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.
Patient Safety Sitter/Unit Assistant
University of Maryland CRMC
La Plata, MD
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Provided continuous 1:1 observation for patients at risk of falls, self-harm, or behavioral crises to ensure safety and early intervention.
- Assisted with activities of daily living (ADLs), including feeding, bathing, and hygiene, to support patient comfort and dignity.
- Monitored and documented patient status in Epic EMR, promptly alerting nursing staff to changes in condition or concerning behaviors.
- Supported unit operations by answering call bells, restocking supplies, and occasionally filling in as a unit secretary.
Pediatric Nurse Extern
Childrens National Hospital
Washington, District of Columbia
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Selected for a competitive pediatric ER externship, gaining experience in high-acuity care for infants, children, and adolescents.
- Assisted with patient care under RN supervision, including vital signs, IV therapy, glucose monitoring, and medication administration (PO, G-tube, IM/SUBQ).
- Supported procedures such as IV infusions, feeding tube care, and patient transport, while observing multidisciplinary rounds and care planning.
- Documented assessments and care activities in Cerner EMR, reinforcing accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD04.2028
Associates Degree of Nursing (ADN) - Nursing
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD05.2023
Skills
- Pediatric and Emergency Care
- Patient stabilization
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Critical Thinking
- IV Therapy & Central Lines
- Patient and Family-Centered Care
- PALS, ACLS, and BLS Certified
- Ultrasound-IV certifications
- MIEMS Base station certification
Accomplishments
- 4× Daisy Award Nominee - Recognized for excellence in compassionate, patient-centered nursing care
- Values in Action Award - Awarded May 2025 for exemplifying organizational values and outstanding teamwork
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - Expires Sept 2026
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - Expires July 2027
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) - Expires May 2026
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Expired Aug 2025
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) - Expired June 2023
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
UM Charles Regional Medical Center
11.2025 - Current
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
12.2024 - 09.2025
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
MedStar St. Mary's
05.2023 - 12.2024
Pediatric Nurse Extern
Childrens National Hospital
12.2022 - 01.2023
Patient Safety Sitter/Unit Assistant
University of Maryland CRMC
11.2021 - 05.2023
Associates Degree of Nursing (ADN) - Nursing
College of Southern Maryland
Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing
University of Maryland Global Campus