Christina Simpson
Norfolk,VIRGINIA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Sentara Ambulatory Care Center
Norfolk, VA
05.2021 - Current
- Team Lead for the following clinics: Internal Medicine, Hospital Discharge, Family Practice, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Dermatology.
- Responsible for running clinics from triage to discharge. Responsible for instructing residents in placing medication orders/refills, labs, imaging and referrals in Epic.
- Schedule imaging for patients and insure that all instructions are understood. Including the use of salli and written instructions in patient's native language.
LPN
Sentara Home Hospice and Hospice House
Virginia Beach, VA
05.2017 - 05.2021
- On Call weekends Hospice Nurse. Responsible for taking Hospice hotline calls, visiting patients in their home. Reviewing symptoms with on call MD, receiving verbal orders and assisting family to care for patients at the end of life.
- Transferred to Hospice House. Hospice House was an In-patient facility for the management of acute symptoms. Patient stayed short term with the goal of symptom management and returned home with hospice.
LPNII
Sentara Orthopedic Surgery - Obici
Suffolk, VA
05.2013 - 05.2017
- Provide daily care for short term post joint replacement rehab patients.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
LPN Charge Nurse
Sentara Life Care Corporation
Chesapeake, VA
05.2010 - 05.2013
- Sentara Village Assisted Living Facility. Worked as charge nurse responsible for the care of 80 plus residents.
Dog Groomer
Multiple
Norfolk, VA
05.2003 - 05.2010
- Bathed and groomed pets using gentle techniques.
- Used scissors to trim fur around the face, feet, and tail area in accordance with breed standards or customer requests.
Nonprofit Organization Director
Multiple
Norfolk, VA
05.1992 - 05.2003
- Development Director - Norfolk SPCA
- Development Director - Virginia Beach SPCA
- Chapter Director Greater Hampton Roads - The March of Dimes
- Regional Director - The Easter Seals Society
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Portsmouth School of Practical Nursing
Portsmouth, VA04-2000
Skills
Licensed Practical Nurse Event Coordination Dog Groomer
Affiliations
- Sentara Norfolk General President's Council
- Partnership Committee
- Halloween Pumpkin Contest Participant (haven't won yet)
Timeline
LPN
Sentara Ambulatory Care Center
05.2021 - Current
LPN
Sentara Home Hospice and Hospice House
05.2017 - 05.2021
LPNII
Sentara Orthopedic Surgery - Obici
05.2013 - 05.2017
LPN Charge Nurse
Sentara Life Care Corporation
05.2010 - 05.2013
Dog Groomer
Multiple
05.2003 - 05.2010
Nonprofit Organization Director
Multiple
05.1992 - 05.2003
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Portsmouth School of Practical Nursing
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