Samantha Carmichael
Dickson
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in nursing leadership and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager, AST Three Rivers Hosptial
Ascension Saint Thomas
07.2023 - Current
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Program Director, AEL 175 StatFlight
Air Evac Lifeteam
04.2021 - 07.2023
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Recruited and trained staff and volunteers to upgrade collective team skills.
- Mentored team members for professional development, resulting in increased productivity and job satisfaction.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Collaborated closely with executive leadership to develop strategic plans for long-term growth.
- Delivered outstanding program results by setting clear objectives and proactively addressing potential challenges.
- Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement.
- Established strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders for collaborative problem solving.
- Advanced community outreach efforts by forging strong relationships with local partners.
- Coordinated budgeting, scheduling and resource allocation to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
- Evaluated program performance through comprehensive data analysis, driving continuous improvement efforts.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to promote program awareness and participation.
- Developed and implemented program goals and objectives, establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with organization's overall mission.
- Cultivated high-performing team by recruiting top talent and providing ongoing professional development opportunities.
Clinical Nurse Coordinator, Emergency Department
Skyline Medical Center
01.2018 - 04.2021
- Provide advanced life support care for patients requiring emergency treatment of illness and disease processes, including but not limited to level 2 trauma, stroke and cardiac diagnosis. Beginning 02/2020 assumed the role of Clinical Nurse Coordinator with charge nurse role, administrative duties, data collection and audit requirements.
Staff Nurse IV Trauma ICU
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
09.2012 - 07.2020
- In collaboration with a multidisciplinary team provide care across the continuum for multisystem level 1 critical care patients involving traumatic injuries including but not limited to head/neck, spinal cord, orthopedic, thoracic and abdominal injuries.
Flight Nurse
Air Evac Lifeteam
09.2014 - 02.2020
- Provides pre-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility, including but not limited to airway management, clinical decision making and medical management.
Pediatric Critical Care Transport Nurse
Centennial Medical Center
12.2016 - 01.2018
- Provide advanced life support transport of pediatric patients from referring facilities to the Pediatric Emergency Department and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit as needed for treatment of life-threatening illness.
Staff Nurse II and Team Leader
Vanderbilt Regional Burn Center
01.2010 - 09.2012
- Applies the nursing process to plan and manage the care of adult and pediatric burn patients, including patient and family education and continuum of care planning. Effectively communicates pertinent patient/family information to health care team. Supervised other staff nurses in the charge nurse role, as required based on staffing/scheduling needs.
Staff Nurse
Concord Hospital
02.2009 - 12.2009
- Assessment, evaluation and primary patient care in oncology unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for four to six patients per shift.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts At Lowell
Lowell, MA05.2008
Skills
- Staff supervision
- Quality improvement
- Critical thinking
- Department management
- Staff leadership
- Hiring and terminations
- Clinical supervision
- Staff development
- Conflict management
- Performance improvement
- Staff coaching and mentoring
- Budget management
- Compliance oversight
- Clinical expertise
- Staff assignments
- Nursing team oversight
Certification
- Registered Nurse in TN, License number RN0000174701 Exp: 2026-01
- Trauma Nurse Core Course Provider (TNCC) Certification Exp: 2027-07
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification Exp: 2026-02
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Exp: 2026-02
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification Exp: 2026-02
- Advanced Burn Life Support Provider (ABLS) Certification Exp: 2025-06
- Tennessee EMT, Exp: 2026-01
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Certification Exp: 2026-07
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) Certification Exp: 2025-05
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- Board of Certified Emergency Nurses
- National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
- Emergency Nurses Association
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
- American Burn Association
Timeline
Nurse Manager, AST Three Rivers Hosptial
Ascension Saint Thomas
07.2023 - Current
Program Director, AEL 175 StatFlight
Air Evac Lifeteam
04.2021 - 07.2023
Clinical Nurse Coordinator, Emergency Department
Skyline Medical Center
01.2018 - 04.2021
Pediatric Critical Care Transport Nurse
Centennial Medical Center
12.2016 - 01.2018
Flight Nurse
Air Evac Lifeteam
09.2014 - 02.2020
Staff Nurse IV Trauma ICU
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
09.2012 - 07.2020
Staff Nurse II and Team Leader
Vanderbilt Regional Burn Center
01.2010 - 09.2012
Staff Nurse
Concord Hospital
02.2009 - 12.2009
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts At Lowell
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