Adelia Simplice
Miami,FL
Summary
Professional nurse with 16years of experience in the clinical setting. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors and interdisciplinary team to maintain outstanding healthcare practices. I am looking for new healthcare opportunities with a highly respected organization to leverage and expand on my clinical experience/knowledge. I care for patients within trauma step-down unit, cardio step-down unit, progressive care unit,intermediate care unit,medical-ortho unit, medical surgical unit, and telemetry unit. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (Float Pool Per Diem RN)
Healthtrust Workforce Solutions
04.2021 - Current
- Serves as a resource float nurse by providing care within scope of practice, in various departments where staffing needs are most needed
- Utilize clinical expertise to perform dressing changes, administer medications and injections via ordered route, administer IV therapy, test glucose levels, perform venipuncture, and provide wound care
- Provides nursing care and perform assessments to patients with post-surgical procedures, and acute/chronic medical illnesses
- Prioritizes care based off level of acuity of assigned unit
- Acted as patient advocate; interacted in a timely manner between multidisciplinary staff to minimize delays and optimize patient care and efficiency.
Travel Registered Nurse (PCU, Neuro Stepdown)
Torrance Memorial Hospital
Los Angeles, California
01.2021 - 02.2021
Travel Registered Nurse (Medsurg Tele, PCU covid, neuro and medical Unit)
Prebyterian Hospital
Albuquerque, New Mexico
10.2020 - 01.2021
Travel Registered Nurse (Stepdown, and Tele)
Kaiser Permanente South Hospital
Harbor City, California
08.2020 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse (Trauma Stepdown)
HCA Aventura Hospital
06.2015 - 08.2020
- Trauma Stepdown
- Cared for trauma step-down patients with Tracheotomy tubes, NG tubes and Peg tube feeding
- Coordinating daily administrative duties, including schedules, nursing assignments, and patient care
- Monitored vital signs, adequacy of ventilation, and levels of consciousness and pain
- Perform thorough assessment, complex wound care changes, drain management ( ex: chest tube, hemovac, Jackson Pratt), use critical thinking skills to promote continuation of care
- Administered/managed complex medications as determined by the patient's condition (IV,oral, Sub-Q, etc.) Documented assessments, interventions, medications, and plan of care according to hospital and unit policies
- Mentoring and training new staff and providing support and guidance to all staff members.
Registered Nurse (Stepdown CVICU)
HCA Aventura Hospital
10.2014 - 05.2015
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- Initiated, titrate, and monitor varies cardiac damiodaroneizem, amiodarone, dobutamine, nitroglycerin, furosemide, etc) and administered ordered medication via prescribed route
- Maintained and managed chest tube, NGT, peg tube, rectal tube, and tracheotomy
- Provided care to patients who are hemodynamically unstable and require complex monitoring
- Coordinate with interdisciplinary team to establish resources required to continue care upon discharge.
Registered Nurse (Telemetry/Diabetes)
HCA Aventura Hospital
08.2007 - 09.2014
- Administered medication as prescribed and according to facility policy, procedures and protocols
- Performed NGT insertion, peripheral IV insertion, and blood transfusions as prescribed
- Provided health promotion, diabetic teaching, counseling and education to patients and patient family members
- Responsible for total patient care, including medication, orders and treatments
- Maintained and managed chest tube, NGT, and peg tube.
Monitor Technician
North Shore Medical Center
02.2005 - 07.2007
- Monitored patients' EKG waveforms in a centralized monitoring station
- Informed nursing staff of any significant change in patient rhythm
- Maintained records and documented cardiac rhythm for nursing staff
- Prepared cardiac monitor for new patient to the floor.
Unit Secretary
North Shore Medical Center
05.2004 - 02.2005
- Responded and screen all unit incoming phone calls to department
- Contributed to ensure effectual communication with callers, visitors, staffs, and physicians from varies departments
- Supported efficiently unit operation through ordering equipment, supplies, and services
- Assisted in providing customer service and data entry for nursing
- Managed chart, called consults, and placed consult calls to physicians.
Patient Care Technician
North Shore Medical Center
12.2000 - 05.2004
- Performed vital signs, glucose checks, blood drawn, and EKG's
- Ensured the accurate, timely flow of information by maintaining patient records and updating nursing staff on patients' status
- Notified nursing staff of any abnormal vital signs or patients concerns
- Assisted patients with ADLs such as eating, grooming, and bathing.
Education
Masters of Science in Nursing -
South University
09.2019
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
University of Phoenix
05.2011
Associates of Science in Nursing -
Broward College
05.2007
Skills
- Excellent communication
- Bilingual (English and Creole)
- Travel nurse
- Meditech, Cerner, Epic, Empower literate
- Wound care
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Interpersonal Skills
- Active and Passive Listener
- Computer Software Proficient
- Electronic health records Proficient
- Pain Management Multitasker
- Infection Control Management of lines and drains
- Excellent Customer Service
- Team-player
- Blood transfusions
- IV insertion/maintenance
Certification
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Multi State Compact Registered Nurse License
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Trauma Care After Resuscitation
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Languages
English
Professional
Creole
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse (Float Pool Per Diem RN)
Healthtrust Workforce Solutions
04.2021 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse (PCU, Neuro Stepdown)
Torrance Memorial Hospital
01.2021 - 02.2021
Travel Registered Nurse (Medsurg Tele, PCU covid, neuro and medical Unit)
Prebyterian Hospital
10.2020 - 01.2021
Travel Registered Nurse (Stepdown, and Tele)
Kaiser Permanente South Hospital
08.2020 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse (Trauma Stepdown)
HCA Aventura Hospital
06.2015 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse (Stepdown CVICU)
HCA Aventura Hospital
10.2014 - 05.2015
Registered Nurse (Telemetry/Diabetes)
HCA Aventura Hospital
08.2007 - 09.2014
Monitor Technician
North Shore Medical Center
02.2005 - 07.2007
Unit Secretary
North Shore Medical Center
05.2004 - 02.2005
Patient Care Technician
North Shore Medical Center
12.2000 - 05.2004
Masters of Science in Nursing -
South University
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
University of Phoenix
Associates of Science in Nursing -
Broward College