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Chelsea Simmons

Webster

Summary

Registered Nurse with diverse healthcare experience, specializing in Med Surg and Telemetry. Demonstrates strong skills in patient advocacy, medication administration, and EKG monitoring, ensuring high-quality care and effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and continuous professional development.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse

UTMB -TDCJ
12.2024 - 01.2025
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall performance of the medical telemetry unit.
  • Educated inmates about their health conditions and self-care routines for better disease management.
  • Provided emergency care to inmates by responding promptly to medical emergencies within the facility.
  • Increased patient satisfaction rates through active listening, empathy, and timely resolution of grievances or concerns expressed by inmates regarding their healthcare experience.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.

Registered Nurse

Post Acute Medical
06.2024 - Current
  • Deliver compassionate patient care in Med Surg/Telemetry unit, monitor vital signs, coordinate with healthcare team, implement treatment plans
  • Maintain accurate medical records, administer medications, assess patient conditions, document care procedures following hospital protocols
  • Partner with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes, facilitate care transitions, support family communication
  • Monitor telemetry data, identify cardiac irregularities, respond to critical changes, implement emergency interventions when needed
  • Drive patient recovery through evidence-based practices, ensure compliance with safety standards, maintain quality care metrics

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Post Acute Medical
11.2022 - 05.2024
  • Managed telemetry monitoring and medication administration for Med/Surg patients, ensuring precise documentation and prompt response to vital sign changes.
  • Coordinated patient care with multidisciplinary teams, facilitating smooth transitions between shifts and maintaining comprehensive care plans.
  • Administered medications and treatments while maintaining strict adherence to safety protocols and infection control standards.
  • Partnered with RNs and physicians to assess patient conditions, implement care strategies, and achieve positive health outcomes.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

UT Physicians Multispecialty Bayshore
06.2021 - 03.2023

Medical Assistant

Elite Care Emergency Room
10.2019 - 06.2021
  • Assisted in emergency codes and placed IVs, improving response times and patient outcomes.
  • Streamlined patient triage protocols and coordinated emergency response procedures, reducing critical response time and enhancing overall patient care quality

Education

Associate degree - LVN-RN

Galveston College
05.2024

Licensed Vocational Nurse -

Galveston College
05.2021

Medical Assistant -

College of the Mainland
05.2019

Skills

  • Venipuncture
  • EKG
  • Injections
  • Vital Signs
  • Tube Feeding
  • Team Collaboration
  • Patient Education
  • Wound Care
  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Care
  • Telemetry
  • Blood Transfusion
  • EPIC
  • Patient Advocacy

Certification

  • ACLS Certification, 09/01/24, 09/01/26, American Heart Association
  • CPR/BLS Certification, 04/01/23, 04/01/25, American Heart Association
  • Registered Nurse, #1041461
  • Licensed Vocational Nurse, #1041461
  • Registered Medical Assistant

Personal Information

Title: Registered Nurse

Timeline

Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse

UTMB -TDCJ
12.2024 - 01.2025

Registered Nurse

Post Acute Medical
06.2024 - Current

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Post Acute Medical
11.2022 - 05.2024

Licensed Vocational Nurse

UT Physicians Multispecialty Bayshore
06.2021 - 03.2023

Medical Assistant

Elite Care Emergency Room
10.2019 - 06.2021

Licensed Vocational Nurse -

Galveston College

Medical Assistant -

College of the Mainland

Associate degree - LVN-RN

Galveston College

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