Brooke Simpkins
Middlesex,North Carolina
Summary
Highly motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse with over six years of experience working in a fast-paced and demanding operating room setting. Additionally experienced as a telephonic nurse in assessing needs, making clinical decisions based on protocols, and communicating with primary care team in a safe and professional manner. Assisted in providing quality care in a team based setting and interacted with multiple disciplines to ensure safe and effective healthcare. Experienced in various specialties including: Robotics, General Surgery, Plastics, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Vascular, Obstetrics/Gynecology, ENT, Urology, Mohs micrographic surgery, etc.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Duke Wakefield Mohs Surgery Clinic
Wake Forest, NC
05.2023 - Current
- Provided a pivotal role in a busy Mohs surgery clinic, demonstrating proficiency in assisting the primary dermatologist during Mohs micrographic surgery procedures
- Effectively managed a caseload of 10-12 Mohs surgery patients daily and additional post operative patient visits, ensuring efficient and patient-centered care
- Conducted preoperative assessments, including comprehensive medical histories, to identify potential risks and enhance surgical preparedness
- Assisted patients with healing/recovery after surgery and prevented infection & post-op complications by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, delivering information regarding care & medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology, and answering questions & concerns
- Prepared & stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms prior to surgery while additionally maintaining office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies
- Administered local anesthesia and monitored patient reactions
- Assisted surgeon with Mohs microscopic surgeries, reconstructive surgeries, dressing changes, and suture removals
Registered Nurse
UNC Rex Hospital
Raleigh, North Carolina
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement effective healthcare on an individual level
- Prepared patients for and assisted with examinations, treatments, and surgical procedures
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information related to procedures in Electronic Medical Record
- Oversaw and provided leadership to registered nurses and other medical personnel by helping staff with direct and indirect patient care
- Served in charge nurse role as the head of a 18+ bed operating room unit.
Registered Nurse
A Personal Choice (Fertility Clinic)
Raleigh, North Carolina
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Answered patient questions/concerns and provided information about surgery and other inquiries via phone, email, and web chat
- Scheduled patients for surgery by phone and emailed and coordinated payment for surgery with Business Office staff
- Rendered telephonic nursing advice according to established guidelines and protocols
- Listened, communicated and documented simultaneously and navigated computer programs to assess, process, educate and document all medical information in a professional and secure manner
- Recorded patients' medical information and vital signs
- Proficiently used Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
Registered Nurse
WakeMed Raleigh Campus
Raleigh, North Carolina
06.2017 - 10.2021
- Served as a patient advocate for a diverse and expansive patient population
- Developed and maintained a plan of care according to patient needs throughout all levels of care
- Prepared and maintained operating room based on case needs by acquiring instrumentation, supplies, and equipment specific to surgery and physician
- Responsible for proper prepping of patient, surgical positioning, counting of instruments, and patient safety as a priority
- Served in charge nurse role as the head of a 22 bed OR in a level one trauma center
- Served as a preceptor to nurse graduates and new nurse hires
- Responded and prepared for surgical emergency situations such as cardiac, respiratory, hemorrhagic issues in a safe and coordinated manner
- Responded quickly and critically as an on call nurse on any shift
- Maintained a professional demeanor by communicating effectively with multiple departments and disciplines
- Efficiently documented patient information in the Electronic Medical Record.
Team Member
Chick-Fil-A
Raleigh, North Carolina
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Worked as a cashier, drive through member, and as a hostess in the dining room area
- Demonstrated exceptional customer service by working diligently, communicating effectively with customers and colleagues, and upholding the values of the organization.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Nursing -
East Carolina University
05.2017
Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Excellent Customer Service
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Knowledgeable in Medical Terminology and Procedures
- Trauma Experience
- Team Building
- Strong Interpersonal Communication
- Patient Advocacy and Safety
Certification
BLS Certification, 01/01/23, Present
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Duke Wakefield Mohs Surgery Clinic
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
UNC Rex Hospital
05.2022 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
A Personal Choice (Fertility Clinic)
11.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
WakeMed Raleigh Campus
06.2017 - 10.2021
Team Member
Chick-Fil-A
08.2014 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science: Nursing -
East Carolina University
BLS Certification, 01/01/23, Present
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