Angela Simpkins
Royse City,TX
Summary
Compassionate and skilled registered nurse with 30 years of experience in delivering optimal patient care, both at the bedside and in patient placement and coordination. Proficient in maximizing patient flow and improving bed utilization, contributing to enhanced hospital efficiency. Detail-oriented collaborative team player with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Centralized Patient Placement Coordinator - RN
HCA National Transfer Center
Plano, TX
04.2022 - Current
- Maintained accurate patient placement records using electronic health systems - Teletracking, Meditech
- Collaborated with House Supervisors to address patient needs effectively.
- Served as a resource for staff on matters related to bed management, providing guidance and support in their decision-making process.
- Maintained strict adherence to HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive patient information during all stages of the placement process.
- Reduced patient wait times with efficient bed management strategies and effective prioritization of patients based on urgency.
- Remained up-to-date on industry best practices and emerging technologies for patient placement coordination, incorporating new methods as appropriate to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness within the role.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing appropriate solutions in a timely manner.
- Continuously monitored bed availability across multiple units, effectively allocating resources to optimize usage and minimize delays in care delivery.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff to promote high quality patient care.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Utilized critical thinking skills
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new staff members, contributing to a positive work environment
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care
- Collaborated closely with Transfer Center staff to ensure timely admission and transfer patients for smooth hospital operations.
- Assisted Transfer Center by creating patient charts/cases & adding relevant documentation.
- Initial intake of Care Now Urgent Care patients transferring to Emergency Departments.
- Communication with Facility Leadership to present transfer case for wait list & discuss closure status
- Coordinated patient transfers across multiple facilities to optimize bed utilization and streamline admissions.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Childrens Medical Center
Dallas, TX
02.1998 - 02.2022
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and physician orders.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Streamlined workflow by efficiently prioritizing tasks during high-stress situations, leading to better overall performance of the ICU team.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices and advancements within the field of critical care nursing.
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
- Effectively managed stressors associated with working in an intensive care setting while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Fostered caring, compassionate and respectful care environment by treating every patient with professionalism.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations
- Served as an effective liaison between patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication of relevant information.
- Delegated work to nursing support staff and monitored performance to protect patients and maintain optimal care standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX08-2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX12-1995
Skills
- Nursing
- Documentation
- Attention to detail
- Strong organization
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical thinking skills
- Electronic Medical Records
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
Timeline
Centralized Patient Placement Coordinator - RN
HCA National Transfer Center
04.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Childrens Medical Center
02.1998 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tarrant County College