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Dale Simms

Mount Tabor,NJ

Summary

Hardworking Registered Nurse with recognized success providing quality individualized patient care. Committed to delivering the best patient care through effective education and counseling. Eighteen consecutive years GI experience at Florham Park and Hanover Endoscopy Centers. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamlined safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Works well as liaison between staff, patients, family and doctors. Charge Nurse at Hanover Endoscopy, worked throughout Covid-19 pandemic emergency status, GI Quik, chart reviews, training and orientation of registered nurses within the center. Established professional rapport with the full roster of gastrointestinal and anesthesia physicians in addition to nursing and support staff.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Florham Park/Hanover Endoscopy
Whippany, NJ
10.2006 - Current
  • Managed care from admission to discharge
  • Trained new nurses, mentoring in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, determined next course of action
  • Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
  • Directed patient care activities, guided and trained RNs, LPNs during shift.

Registered Nurse

Obstetrics and Childbirth Education
St. Clare's Hospital, Denville
10.1986 - 06.2021
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
  • Contributed expertise to educational resource in community establishments such as public health clinics and hospitals
  • Managed care from admission to discharge
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
  • Delivered objective childbirth information and resources for birthing facilities and methods
  • Developed curriculum with focus on cultural sensitivity and awareness of family values and goals
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.

Registered Nurse/Pediatric School Nurse

Morris Essex Educational Commission
Madison, NJ
10.2000 - 07.2006
  • Oversaw health services for school of 450 students and faculty
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
  • Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with pre-existing health concerns or injuries
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
  • Maintained student/patient health files
  • Produced administrative reporting daily/weekly/monthly and annually to various regulatory organizations including school admin, state & local health departments
  • Oversaw records and state inspections
  • Developed annual office healthcare budgets, researched resources for medical supplies and apparatus, maintained a working inventory
  • Participated in internal leadership level meetings
  • Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern
  • Provided medical consultations to other school personnel to promote well-coordinated school health and safety efforts
  • Developed and taught program related to childhood obesity
  • Developed and led a parent support group of children with severe allergies.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

County College of Morris
Randolph Township, NJ
05-1981

Skills

  • Medical Procedure Preparation
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Medical Chart Review
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Healthcare Personnel Supervision
  • Surgical Assistance
  • GI Quik
  • Mentoring New Employees
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Patient Management

Affiliations

SGNA

Certification

  • ICCE
  • BLS
  • ACLS

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Florham Park/Hanover Endoscopy
10.2006 - Current

Registered Nurse/Pediatric School Nurse

Morris Essex Educational Commission
10.2000 - 07.2006

Registered Nurse

Obstetrics and Childbirth Education
10.1986 - 06.2021

Associate of Science - Nursing

County College of Morris

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