Samantha Mastores

Emergency Room Nurse @Northwestern Medicine

DeKalb, IL, US

As an Emergency Department (ED) Nurse, I provide high-quality, compassionate care to patients experiencing urgent, complex, and life-threatening conditions. I am skilled in rapid assessment, clinical decision-making, and prioritization in a fast-paced environment, ensuring patient safety while delivering timely, evidence-based interventions.Key Responsibilities: • Perform comprehensive triage and rapid assessments to identify patient acuity and care needs • Administer medications, treatments, and interventions in accordance with ED protocols • Collaborate closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate and optimize patient care • Manage multiple high-priority patients simultaneously using strong critical-thinking and organization skills • Operate and interpret bedside monitoring equipment and support advanced procedures such as airway management, cardiac resuscitation, trauma care, and stroke protocols • Provide education, emotional support, and clear communication to patients and families during stressful and uncertain situations • Maintain accurate, timely documentation and adhere to hospital standards, infection control practices, and regulatory requirements • Participate in continuing education and training to remain current with best practices and emergency care guidelinesSkills & Competencies: • Triage & rapid assessment • Critical care nursing • Trauma & resuscitation • IV/IO access & medication administration • Patient and family communication • Interdisciplinary teamwork • Crisis management & de-escalation

Kishwaukee College

Associate's degree, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Science - BS, Kinesiology and Exercise Science