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Andrea Simmons

Galveston,TX

Summary

Resilient Floor Nurse certified in Licensed Vocational Nursing . Expertise in performing head-to-toe patient assessments, monitoring vital signs and observing patient condition. Collaborative team player comfortable working in dynamic, high-pressure environment. Loyal and diligent professional committed to protecting health, safety and rights of patients. I am a dedicated, caring and intelligent nurse who has 14+ years experience in geriatric nursing, long term care and skilled rehab setting with 4 years nurse manager experience, 2+ years experience in med surg, ER, CCU, overflow units, 13+ years experience and training in Trachcare/Ventilator care and suctioning, I have devoted my career to excellent nursing care and knowledge that the healthcare field is changing daily, which requires the ability to be open for learning new techniques, medications and treatments to provide proficient nursing care. Patient-oriented Nurse with 14+ years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Charge Floor Nurse

The Phoenix Post Acute Care Cntr
Texas City, TX
06.2021 - Current
  • Greet residents and staff
  • Walking rounds with off going nurse.
  • TUBE med pass and care
  • IV insertion, trach care and suctioning, wound care, assist residents and aides with ADL’s, daily skilled charting ( ABT’s / incidents/ change in conditions), administer vaccines and document s/sx, schedule appointments and transportation..!follow up with lab results to MD / NP
  • Check daily physician orders.
  • Give Daily floor nurses/med aides/ CNA’s assignments
  • Counsel nursing staff via verbal or written
  • Ensure resident safety and infection control.
  • Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
  • Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on skilled nursing/LTC/memory care floor.
  • Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders in skilled/LTC/Memory loss/Care environment.
  • Collected and documented vital signs every 2-4hours to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
  • Supported patients in completing activities of daily living such as dressing, grooming and shower assistance.
  • Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
  • Coped effectively with mental and emotional challenges of positions by remaining centered on patients' needs and delivering quality care.
  • Worked under registered nurses to care for patients and manage basic care.
  • Reported health status concerns to senior nursing staff and clinicians for review.
  • Utilized Point Click Care software to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
  • Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Cared for patients in (60+) -bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Administered medications to 60+ patients and monitored response to medications.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.

Charge Licensed Practical Nurse

Snap Nurse
Chase City, VA
09.2021 - 11.2021
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using Point Click Care/Medi-Tech/Matrix computer software.
  • Conducted 5-10 patient assessments per shift to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising DON.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering Covid tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.

Assisted Director of Nursing

Sylvan Shores Health And Wellness
Laporte, TX
08.2020 - 04.2021
  • Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
  • Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
  • Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
  • Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
  • Evaluated work performance of (50+) nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
  • Participated in Standards of Care, Care Plan management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
  • Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
  • Planned and assigned workload to (35+)-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
  • Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
  • Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
  • Recruited and developed over (40+)quality individuals to develop accountable top quality staff.
  • Used Point Click Care/Matrix Software to maintain department budgets and record expenses.
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
  • Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
  • Recruited, hired and coached employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all residents.
  • Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
  • Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
  • Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
  • Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
  • Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
  • Motivated and supervised (20+) LVN's/RN's and as assisted director of nursing, initiated and delegated delivering quality patient care.
  • Organized and facilitated 3-5 department head meetings weekly, discussing current census, admissions and discharges and residents' Medicaid applications.
  • Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
  • Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
  • Reviewed and evaluated test results to suggest care and treatment options.
  • Identified new areas of scientific research and provided internal training.

Assistant Director of Nursing

Senior Care Centers, ADON
Texas City, TX
06.2016 - 04.2020
  • Greet residents and staff daily, PCC documentation, infection control log and documentation
  • Daily/monthly, central supply ordering, daily staffing/scheduler, attend daily stand up and stand down meetings, charge floor nurse, assign daily assignments to charge nurses, CMA’s and CNA’s, venipuncture as ordered, IV insertion, wound care(including wound vacs), PO/TUBE, IM/IV, SL, Otis, optic topical, rectal medication pass), 10 + years experience giving Trach care and changing with respiratory/ventilator training.l,10 year experience with colostomy/ urostomy care , laboratory documentation and follow ups with MD/NP with results, schedule appointments and transportation, receive and give daily nursing reports to oncoming/outgoing nurse
  • Assist with ADL’s for residents, counsel nursing staff via verbal or written, perform mandatory inservice with nursing staff, including skills check offs
  • Administer vaccines to residents and staff with follow vitals as ordered
  • Administer
  • TB skin tests to residents and staff, create building protocols for nursing( pharmacy, fall precautions, medication pass times, foley/SP care care), ensure safety for residents and staff by keeping clean and organized environment.
  • Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
  • Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
  • Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
  • Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
  • Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
  • Participated in Qapi/ Standards of Care management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
  • Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
  • Evaluated work performance of 50+ nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
  • Used Point Click Care software to maintain department budgets and record expenses.
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
  • Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
  • Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
  • Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
  • Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
  • Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
  • Reviewed and evaluated test results to suggest care and treatment options.
  • Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
  • Scheduled surgeries, managed pre-certifications and verified insurance coverage.
  • Introduced and implemented new testing and interpretation procedures to maintain standards of care and meet quality assurance benchmarks.
  • Identified new areas of scientific research and provided internal training.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

The Rio at Mainland Center
Texas City, TX
10.2015 - 05.2016
  • Greet residents and staff.
  • Perform walking rounds with nurse/ aides, administer routine and
  • PRN medication to residents, wound care(including wound vac), trach care, PCC documentation, venipuncture and transport blood/ urine/ stool specimens to lab at MMC hospital, prevent incident/ accidents by providing clean, organized area, schedule appointments and transportation for residents,Notify to DON/ADON/ MD/NP of change in conditions for residents
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job title].
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
  • Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

The Meridian
Galveston, TX
03.2008 - 09.2015
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job title].
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ball High School
Galveston, TX
05.2000

Associate of Arts - Licensed Vocational Nursing

Galveston College
Galveston, TX
05.2007

Skills

  • Instrument Sterilization
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Medical Procedure Preparation
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Patient Examination
  • Nursing Consultation
  • Preventive Healthcare
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Care Oversight
  • Critical Thinking
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Decision Making
  • Care Coordination
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Specialized Healthcare Referrals
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Procedure Assistance
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Treatment Preparation
  • Routine Examinations
  • Nursing Performance Assessment
  • First Aid
  • Test Interpretations
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Unit Oversight
  • Rehabilitation Assistance
  • Diagnostic Test Ordering
  • Delegation and Motivation
  • Therapy and Counseling

Accomplishments

  • Expires: September 2022
  • State: TX
  • Skills
  • Infection Control Training
  • Laboratory Experience
  • Medication Administration
  • Nursing
  • Vital Signs
  • Wound care and trach training
  • Tube Feeding
  • Experience Administering Injections
  • Home Care
  • Critical Care Experience
  • Medical Office Experience
  • Supervising Experience
  • Nurse Management
  • Phlebotomy
  • Triage

Additional Information

  • Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Certification

  • Infection Control Preventionist Training - 08/2020-10/2020

Reading, Shopping, Outdoor activities

I enjoy, reading, shopping, roller skating and bicycling in my free time.

Timeline

Charge Licensed Practical Nurse

Snap Nurse
09.2021 - 11.2021

Charge Floor Nurse

The Phoenix Post Acute Care Cntr
06.2021 - Current

Assisted Director of Nursing

Sylvan Shores Health And Wellness
08.2020 - 04.2021

Assistant Director of Nursing

Senior Care Centers, ADON
06.2016 - 04.2020

Licensed Vocational Nurse

The Rio at Mainland Center
10.2015 - 05.2016

Licensed Vocational Nurse

The Meridian
03.2008 - 09.2015

High School Diploma -

Ball High School

Associate of Arts - Licensed Vocational Nursing

Galveston College

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