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Samantha Brugger

@samanthabrugger

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Compassionate healthcare assistant with 15+ years of direct patient care.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a healthcare role where I can combine direct patient care, strict infection control, accurate EHR documentation, and trauma-informed peer support to improve comfort, safety, and outcomes—especially with vulnerable or chronically ill patients.

I’m a dedicated, compassionate healthcare professional with over 15 years of experience delivering exceptional, direct patient care across clinical, mobile, and community-based settings. I’m especially skilled at managing patient comfort, executing strict infection control protocols, and supporting patients emotionally through challenging long-term treatments.

In my current role as a Mobile Healthcare Assistant / Dental Assistant with 360Care, I deliver high-quality care in mobile clinical environments for geriatric and vulnerable populations. I review medical histories, track vital charts, prepare treatment rooms for safe care, and use EHR systems to log accurate, real-time intake and treatment responses.

Earlier, as an EFDA (Expanded Functions Healthcare Assistant) at Freeman Dental and as a Clinical Care Assistant at White & White Family Dental, I built a reputation for precision, safety, and calm patient support. I maintained meticulous charting, adhered to strict sterilization and infection control standards, and educate patients on post-treatment care plans to reduce secondary complications.

I’m also a certified Peer Support Specialist trained in mental health and trauma crisis management. At The Ladies Lighthouse, I provided one-on-one mentorship and de-escalation support, led resilience-focused workshops, and acted as a liaison to ensure continuous care across program participants, leadership, and community resources.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Mobile Healthcare Assistant

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360Care

Sep 2020 - Present (5 years 9 months)

Delivered direct patient care in mobile clinical settings for geriatric and vulnerable populations, reviewing medical histories, tracking vital charts, and preparing treatment rooms for safe, personalized care. Maintained strict infection control while documenting real-time patient intake and treatment responses in electronic health records and providing patient education and emotional reassurance

Direct Patient Care Vital Signs Monitoring Infection Control Aseptic Technique Patient Education

Peer Mentor / Support Specialist

The Ladies Lighthouse

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 11 months)

Provided one-on-one peer mentorship and emotional support to individuals facing mental health challenges and major life transitions. Applied trauma crisis protocols and led resilience-focused workshops while coordinating with program leadership and community resources to support continuous care.

Peer Support De escalation Active Listening Mental Health Support Workshop Facilitation

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Freeman Dental

Jun 2015 - Aug 2020 (5 years 2 months)

Assisted with advanced dental procedures requiring precision and strict patient safety practices, monitoring patient comfort during prolonged treatment sessions. Managed patient intake and meticulous documentation, supported chairside interventions as needed, and educated patients on post-treatment care plans.

Expanded Functions Dental Assisting Patient Comfort Monitoring Patient Intake Treatment Planning Patient Education

Dental Clinical Care Assistant

White & White Family Dental

Oct 2010 - Jun 2015 (4 years 8 months)

Managed dental clinic workflow by prioritizing patient intake, safety, and comfort from arrival through discharge. Operated diagnostic imaging equipment and maintained rigorous sterilization and infection control for instruments and surfaces while providing calming care to anxious patients.

Dental Clinic Operations Patient Intake Infection Control Sterilization Diagnostic Imaging Support Patient Safety Patient Comfort Support Clinical Instrument Handling