Summary
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Work History
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Courtney Simmons

Polk City,FL

Summary

Trauma Continuum of Care Coordinator dedicated to timely and accurate completion of patient documentation, supporting development and evaluation of nursing education. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team in monitoring progress and adjusting plans to achieve target results. Observes unit nursing care, recommending opportunities for improvements.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Trauma Continuum of Care Coordinator

Lakeland Regional Health
08.2021 - Current
  • Supports the development of trauma system members and fosters empowerment through knowledge to achieve excellence through the delivery of evidence-based practice
  • Provide professional development as an educator, consultant, facilitator, change agent, collaborator and leader within the facility and community
  • Partner with leadership and learners throughout the educational process of assessment, development, planning, implementation and evaluation of competency assessment, continuing education and leadership development
  • Assists the Trauma Program Manager by completing activities that support the Trauma Program, including injury prevention, community outreach, staff development and education, and any other trauma-related activities
  • Contributes to injury prevention, quality and patient safety, along with the professional development of others and influencing trauma care within the community and facility
  • Evaluates standards of practice and leads initiatives/changes to improve the delivery of high quality, comprehensive care to individuals, families and population

Registered Nurse TICU

Lakeland Regional Health
06.2017 - 08.2021
  • Expert in care of the critically ill trauma, surgical, neurosurgical, medical and cardiac patients- ventilated patient, critical care drips, NXStage CRRT, intracranial pressure monitoring devices, massive transfusion with Level 1 Rapid Infuser
  • Promote evidence-based practice in everyday practice by collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes and unit practices and procedures
  • Encourage and maintain unit education requirements aligning with unit goals, accreditation and Nursing Professional Development department
  • Incorporate quality metrics into daily practice to ensure patients receive the safest care

Radiologic Technologist

Lakeland Regional Health
07.2011 - 06.2017
  • Responsible for the administration of ionizing radiation for diagnostic, therapeutic or research purposes
  • Must maintain a high degree of accuracy in radiographic positioning and exposure technique
  • Perform or assist the licensed independent practitioner in the completion of radiographic procedures
  • Prepare, administer, and document activities related to medications in accordance with state and federal regulations or lawful institutional policy.

Education

Bachelors in Nursing -

Florida Southern College
05.2017

Radiologic Technologist Certification -

Lakeland Regional
Lakeland, FL
06.2011

Skills

  • Experience in stabilizing patients with immediate care
  • Support and educate patients and families physically and mentally
  • Resuscitate and stabilize patients, manage IV drips and titration, Art Line, central line, CVP, ICP management, ventilators, wound care, medications and CRRT trained
  • V5 Trauma Registry Knowledge
  • Data Entry and Report Analysis
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PDF, PowerPoint
  • Database Coordination
  • Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Quality Assurance
  • Organizational Standards
  • Process Improvements

Certification

  • American Heart Association BLS & ACLS
  • CCRN
  • TNCC
  • State of Florida Registered Nurse License, 9460905
  • Radiologic Technologist License, 80254
  • The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists License, 488577

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Trauma Continuum of Care Coordinator

Lakeland Regional Health
08.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse TICU

Lakeland Regional Health
06.2017 - 08.2021

Radiologic Technologist

Lakeland Regional Health
07.2011 - 06.2017

Bachelors in Nursing -

Florida Southern College

Radiologic Technologist Certification -

Lakeland Regional
Courtney Simmons