Overview
Work History
Education
Accomplishments
Certification
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Amanda G. Simmons

Orlando,FL

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pediatric Diabetes Nurse Educator

Arnold Palmer Pediatric Endocrinology
06.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to optimize treatment plans for better blood sugar control and overall health.
  • Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
  • Increased patient compliance with prescribed treatments by addressing individual barriers to adherence.
  • Continually updated professional knowledge through participation in educational conferences and workshops, ensuring currency with evolving trends in diabetes care.

Pediatric Registered Nurse

AdventHealth For Children
08.2022 - 06.2024
  • Nursing Preceptor, providing over 800 hours of direct nursing preceptorship between October 2022 and October 2023
  • Member of Shared Leadership, Magnet and Professional Development Council, and PIVIE/HAPI Workgroup
  • Chair, Pediatic Medical Surgical Nurse Resident Mentorship Program
  • Hand Hygiene Champion, PEP Champion, Flu Vaccine Champion

Medical Volunteer

Camp Boggy Creek
12.2021 - 12.2022
  • Nurse Volunteer for Pediatric Endocrine Camp, "Family Week"

Pediatric Registered Nurse

Arnold Palmer Hospital For Children
08.2017 - 07.2022
  • Chair, Hospital-level Nursing Practice Council, Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies, and Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children
  • Chair, Unit Nursing Practice Council, Acute Pediatrics
  • Nurse Leader, Acute Pediatrics, 44 beds across two floors
  • Injury Prevention Volunteer Team, providing hands-on curriculum to grade-schools within Central Florida, CPR, helmet safety, and Stop the Bleed

NICU Volunteer

AdventHealth For Children
05.2016 - 12.2016
  • NICU "Cuddler", providing physical touch and comfort to neonates with complex medical needs

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Valencia College
Orlando, FL
12.2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

Valencia College
Orlando, FL
08.2017

Accomplishments

  • Advent Health for Children Clinical Excellence in Nursing, 2024
  • Society of Pediatric Nurses Excellence in Nursing Award Recipient, 2021
  • Guest Speaker at the Nursing Excellence Conference, 2021
  • Orlando Health Nursing Excellence Award, 2020

Certification

  • Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN)
  • Pediatric Life Support (PALS)
  • Certified Product Trainer (CPT), MedTronic

Timeline

Pediatric Diabetes Nurse Educator

Arnold Palmer Pediatric Endocrinology
06.2024 - Current

Pediatric Registered Nurse

AdventHealth For Children
08.2022 - 06.2024

Medical Volunteer

Camp Boggy Creek
12.2021 - 12.2022

Pediatric Registered Nurse

Arnold Palmer Hospital For Children
08.2017 - 07.2022

NICU Volunteer

AdventHealth For Children
05.2016 - 12.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Valencia College

Associate of Science - Nursing

Valencia College

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