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Connie Simmons

The Woodlands,TX

Summary

  • Patient-oriented, compassionate Registered Nurse with 23 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, offering comprehensive patient care, works well with diverse patient populations, and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise within Medical Surgical / Telemetry specialty.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

All About Staffing/ Parallon/Health Trust Staffing
09.2008 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough head to toe 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 and immediately reported any reactions to physicians using SBAR
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.

Registered Nurse

American Mobile Healthcare
06.2007 - 09.2008
  • 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.

Registered Nurse

OSF St. Anthony's Medical Center
01.2002 - 07.2007
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
  • Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit. Presented to Magnet Board and participated in education of nursing staff.
  • 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.

Education

Bachelor Of Science - Biological And Physical Sciences

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication Administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments

Trained on Meditech

Proficiency in Baxter/Pyxis

Certification

ACLS

Certifications

ACLS

Timeline

Registered Nurse

All About Staffing/ Parallon/Health Trust Staffing
09.2008 - Current

Registered Nurse

American Mobile Healthcare
06.2007 - 09.2008

Registered Nurse

OSF St. Anthony's Medical Center
01.2002 - 07.2007

Bachelor Of Science - Biological And Physical Sciences

Illinois State University

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Rock Valley College

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