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Atupele Simwaka

Columbus,OH

Summary

Registered Nurse with experience in a fast paced med-surg environment, skilled in managing high acuity patients and recognizing early signs of clinical deterioration. Proficient in heparin drip management, blood product administration, telemetry monitoring, and comprehensive patient assessment. Known for strong clinical judgment, effective interdisciplinary communication, and close collaboration with lab services to support timely, evidence based care. Seeking to transition into an ICU role to expand critical care expertise and deliver high quality patient-centered outcomes.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff RN, MedSurg

Grant Medical Center
Columbus, OH
01.2025 - Current
  • Managed high-risk medications including heparin drips with dose adjustments based on aPTT/anti-Xa results, ensuring patient safety and adherence to anticoagulation protocols.
  • Administered blood products with adherence to transfusion protocols, including patient monitoring and rapid intervention for any reactions to enhance patient safety.
  • Coordinated with laboratory services to ensure timely collection, interpretation, and follow-up of critical labs, supporting clinical decision-making and escalation of care.

Warehouse Operations Manager

Lululemon Athletica
Groveport, OH
09.2018 - 07.2025
  • Created a training module that resulted in a 0.27% increase in quality performance.
  • Leveraged leadership skills to identify opportunities to improve the DC performance management system.
  • Collaborated with Distribution Excellence and Health and Safety to create signage for fire extinguishers as a safety measure.

Patient Care Associate

Nationwide Children Hospital
Columbus, OH
08.2023 - 01.2024
  • Partnered with registered nurses to perform specified patient care activities.
  • Noted changes in patient condition by notifying and assisting nurses in handling patient care needs.
  • Supported patients with basic functions of eating and walking.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Clark State Community College
Springfield, OH
05-2024

Bachelor of Science - RN To BSN

Ohio University
Athens, OH
03-2026

Skills

  • Patient deterioration recognition
  • Comprehensive patient assessment
  • Interpretation of vital signs, labs, and patient status
  • Therapeutic communication
  • Interdisciplinary communication

Timeline

Staff RN, MedSurg

Grant Medical Center
01.2025 - Current

Patient Care Associate

Nationwide Children Hospital
08.2023 - 01.2024

Warehouse Operations Manager

Lululemon Athletica
09.2018 - 07.2025

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Clark State Community College

Bachelor of Science - RN To BSN

Ohio University
Atupele Simwaka