MELISSA SIMS
Cantonment,FL
Summary
Proactive Clinical Coordinator excited to transition into a new position where superb leadership and clinical coordination abilities can be utilized. Skilled in task delegation, staff recruitment and scheduling. Committed to ensuring staff is compliant with all safety and health standards and protocols.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Coordinator
Pensacola State College
02.2021 - Current
- Spearheaded development of innovative curriculum, addressing COVID-19 precautions in clinical setting
- Implemented active-learning teaching activities, aligning with learner levels and course outcomes
- Facilitated critical thinking and clinical reasoning through guided discussions and questioning techniques
- Forged strategic collaborations with agency and staff to enhance student learning and achieve unit-specific goals
- Contributed to enhancement of course objectives achievement through effective leadership.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital
06.2016 - 03.2021
- Spearheaded training of new nurses, enhancing their skills in therapeutic communication and patient interaction within psychiatric setting
- Pioneered patient education classes postoperatively in Bariatrics, significantly reducing post-discharge complications and readmissions
- Efficiently managed diverse patient load (1-9) based on unit acuity and staffing ratios, prioritizing safety and quality of care
- Successfully precepted new nurses on EMR system and unit-specific tasks, ensuring seamless integration into team
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in varying unit environments, contributing to improved patient outcomes and staff morale.
Registered Nurse
Sacred Heart Hospital
11.2014 - 06.2016
- Spearheaded patient care and staff assignments in eight-bed Bariatric surgical unit
- Successfully coordinated four to five patient admissions and transfers daily, maintaining unit cleanliness and safety
- Mentored and trained over 20 new staff, fostering collaborative and efficient work environment
- Overcame challenges in patient isolation, demonstrating problem-solving and adaptability
- Early leadership role significantly contributed to career growth and skill development as Registered Nurse.
Education
Doctorate of Nursing Practice -
Chamberlain University
Illiopolis, IL12.2025
Masters of Nursing Education (MSN) -
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN02.2022
Skills
- Process Improvements
- Progress Monitoring
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Patient Health Education
- Care Planning
- Critical Care
- Healthcare billing
- Unit Administration
Interests
Simulation Clinical hours
Curriculum development Active-learning teaching activities
Guided questioning Collaboration
Student learning Support unit-specific goals
Therapeutic communication Psychiatric patients
De-escalation Home care
Patient load management EMR training
Precepting Relief charge
Leadership Staff assignments
Patient care Transfers
Admission Unit cleanliness
Training Float staff
Registered Nurse Florida State Board of Nursing
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Basic Life Support
Timeline
Clinical Coordinator
Pensacola State College
02.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital
06.2016 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse
Sacred Heart Hospital
11.2014 - 06.2016
Doctorate of Nursing Practice -
Chamberlain University
Masters of Nursing Education (MSN) -
Walden University