Angela Simpson
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Experienced with perioperative nursing and critical care, ensuring comprehensive patient care during surgery and in treating and caring for patients with diverse surgical histories. Utilizes strong clinical skills and attention to detail to maintain sterile environments and patient safety. Track record of effective teamwork and communication within surgical units, enhancing overall patient care quality. Highly observant, diligent and committed to patient advocacy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell
New York, NY
09.2023 - Current
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
- Assisted in complex surgeries with precise execution of tasks, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict adherence to surgical protocols and guidelines.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse, Medical ICU
Mount Sinai - Beth Israel
New York, NY
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Provides high quality care for a wide variety of critical care patients.
- Participates in Code situations; BLS/ACLS Certified.
- Manages ventilated/sedated patients, arterial lines, central lines, all other invasive lines, continuous ECG monitoring.
- Manages all pharmacological drips, including vasoactive/sedative drips.
- Collaborates with physicians from all disciplines including Critical Care Team (MD/Fellow/Pharmacist) and Cardiothoracic Surgeons to provide/manage care for critically ill patients.
- Collaborates with and educates patient/family as appropriate in a critical care setting.
- Provides end of life cares for patient/family as appropriate in a critical care setting.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
New York-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital
New York, NY
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Oversaw pain management plans while administering scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously, and via intramuscular injections.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Nurse Aide
Nassau University Medical Center
East Meadow, NY
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Charted patient blood pressures, temperatures, blood sugar levels and vitals.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY12.2021
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Scrub nurse skills
- Surgical assistance
- Accurate Documentation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Medication Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Care Assessment
- Maintaining sterility
- Compassionate and Caring
- Clear Patient Communication
- SBAR Communication
Certification
- BLS certified
- ACLS Certified
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical ICU
Mount Sinai - Beth Israel
03.2023 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
New York-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital
05.2022 - 04.2023
Nurse Aide
Nassau University Medical Center
06.2021 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Adelphi University