Cole Simmons
Summary
Experienced nursing student bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills, and compassion with others. Proficient in providing patient-centered care, therapeutic communication, and critical thinking. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Fellow
Power's Health CSRC
05.2024 - Current
- Improved patient care by assisting Registered Nurses with daily tasks and procedures.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Developed strong communication skills through frequent interaction with patients, families, nurses, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care process.
- Assisted in wound care management, promoting faster healing and reducing the risk of infection.
- Demonstrated strong time management skills by effectively prioritizing tasks.
Nursing Student Clinicals
Purdue University
08.2022 - Current
- Helped managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions
- Learned patient care techniques with hands-on practice during clinical rotations.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
Lifeguard
Southlake YMCA
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Identified emergency situations or potential drownings and entered water for lifesaving measures
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Logged chemical readings to keep pool water at safe levels and avoid potential illness among patrons
- Collaborated closely with team to identify issues and quickest methods for remediation
Gymnastics Instructor
Southlake YMCA
05.2020 - 12.2021
- Developed weekly lesson plans for different gymnastics levels with focus on technique and safety
- Interacted with parents by greeting cheerfully, answering questions and updating on student's progress
- Documented attendance records and accident reports
- Mentored new gymnastics instructors, ensuring consistent quality of instruction across all classes.
Camp Counselor
Southlake YMCA
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment
- Established and built relationships with campers to ease fears in new environment
- Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills
- Coordinated and led group activities for campers and counselors
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
Lifeguard
Deep River Water Park
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool area and enforcing rules.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
- Maintained a clean and safe facility, performing necessary cleaning tasks on a daily basis.
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.2025
Minor - Psychology
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05-2025
High School Diploma -
Crown Point High School
Crown Point, IN06.2021
Skills
- First Aid and CPR
- Critical Thinking
- Clinical judgment
- Calm Under Pressure
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Hazard Detection
- Crisis Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Relationship Building
- Team Leadership
- Compassion and empathy
Timeline
RN Fellow
Power's Health CSRC
05.2024 - Current
Nursing Student Clinicals
Purdue University
08.2022 - Current
Lifeguard
Southlake YMCA
05.2022 - 08.2022
Camp Counselor
Southlake YMCA
05.2021 - 08.2021
Gymnastics Instructor
Southlake YMCA
05.2020 - 12.2021
Lifeguard
Deep River Water Park
05.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University
Minor - Psychology
Purdue University
High School Diploma -
Crown Point High School
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