Amelia Sims
Registered Nurse
Benton,LA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Willis Knighton Health Center and Willis Knighton Orthopedic Bossier, excelling in patient care and medication administration. Leveraged strong clinical judgment and compassion to enhance patient satisfaction and outcomes. Skilled in EMR systems and patient education, significantly reducing patient falls by implementing evidence-based strategies. Passionate about mentoring new staff and fostering professional growth.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Willis Knighton Health Center
01.2017 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Pharmacy Technician
Walmart Pharmacy
06.2011 - 12.2016
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Provided exceptional customer service, fostering positive relationships with both new and returning patients at the pharmacy counter.
- Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Registered Nurse
Panola College
Carthage, TX12.2016
Associate Of Applied Science - Pharmacy Technician
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City, LA05.2011
High School Diploma -
North Caddo High School
Vivian, LA05.1999
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care Planning
- Patient Management
- Care Plan Development
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Patient Evaluation
- Family Education
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Taking vitals
- Collecting vitals
- Medication Distribution
- Precepting
- Patient Discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- EMR Systems
- Performing EKGs
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Vaccine administration
- Relationship Building
- Chart updating
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- EMR / EHR
- High level of autonomy
- Procedure preparations
- Medical assessment
- ADL Assistance
- Patient Counseling
- Staff Supervision
- Personal care needs
- Patient Relations
- Treatment Planning
- Data Collection
- HIPAA Education
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Removing sutures
- Medical Records Management
- Preventive health
- Appointment Scheduling
- Meditech, NextGen use
- Call triaging
- Evaluations
Certification
CPR, ACLS, PALS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Willis Knighton Health Center
01.2017 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Walmart Pharmacy
06.2011 - 12.2016
Associate Degree In Nursing - Registered Nurse
Panola College
Associate Of Applied Science - Pharmacy Technician
Bossier Parish Community College
High School Diploma -
North Caddo High School