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Samantha Hernandez Northeastern Simulation Center Saint Barnabas Medical Center RWJBarnabas Health

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Samantha Hernandez is the Regional Director of the Northeastern Simulation Center . A proud member of Saint Barnabas Medical Center , an RWJBarnabas Health in New Jersey facility . She is an influential leader for speaking passionately and eloquently about health issues affecting our nation today . She has authored articles in peer-reviewed journals and presented at major scientific and nursing conferences on the importance of integrating simulation in healthcare education . With countries and regions recommending self-quarantine and institutions strongly advising staff , faculty , students , and the world to restrict travel and interaction created a challenge to access healthcare . The modernized use of a virtual platform like Telehealth / Telemedicine was essential to decrease the risk of transmitting the virus to patients or health care workers during COVID-19 pandemic . Yet resources were limited in the application . The virtual training provided the “ know-how ”, application of using electronic information and telecommunications technologies to support long-distance clinical health care and patient and professional health-related education . This virtual platform was and continues to be essential as Telehealth / Telemedicine services are now accessible to more than 71 million Americans , including 35 million children , providing access to healthcare and a virtual platform with the skill set application for healthcare professionals . She has orchestrated , collaborated , and spearheaded various educational activities for continuing education and training opportunities for healthcare professionals , industry , consumers , and academia . However , her passion lies in creating training that empowers healthcare professionals to communicate with patients and family and in women ’ s health . In 2018 Samantha was selected for her strong business acumen and ability to influence and inspire healthcare as one of the Top 25 women leaders in New Jersey by Leading Women Entrepreneurs . She is also a distinguished finalist for four consecutive years ( 2017 -2020 ) for NJBIZ Health Care Heroes Awards . This prestigious recognition honors exceptional individuals that are making an impact on health care in New Jersey . In 2017 , Samantha earned the SACME Young Researcher Award at the SACME Annual Meeting for her work with Inter-professional Communication with AIDET and HCAHPS in Simulation . Samantha is a forward-thinking leader focused on removing barriers to success . And is celebrated for inspiring positive change and engaging over 13,786 participants in their education journey . She holds three Master ’ s Degrees , Social Work , Nursing and Healthcare Administration , and is a Licensed Master Social Worker and Registered Nurse . With over ten years of healthcare experience , she points the way toward a transformative future shaped with unwavering dedication and commitment to excellence in the world of simulation and virtual education in healthcare . She is an individual that has made a significant shift to address the pandemic and pave the way for a better future for New Jersey citizens and the nation . Samantha enjoys spending time with her family , especially her daughter Maha , who is her inspiration to all her aspiration .