Deanna Simpson MSN, RNC
Grandview,TX
Summary
MSN, RNC-MNN (Texas NLC License)
Patient-oriented Nurse with thirty years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, department operations and clinical/virtual nursing education. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs. Dependable expert with proven ability to design health education campaigns and programs to raise awareness of health issues. Excellent communication skills. Virtual clinical coach and teaching expertise. Experienced in assessing need for health education and developing strategies to promote health and wellness. Skilled in teaching, mentoring and developing relationships with individuals to support health initiatives. Organized and dependable, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Clinical Educator & Virtual Educator
Tarleton State University School Of Nursing
2017.01 - Current
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
- Coordinated with clinicians to develop and coordinate student assignments.
RN Charge Nurse
Texas Health Huguley Hospital
2014.01 - Current
- RNC-MNN Charge Nurse on Post Partum, L&D and Triage Units.
- ER & Out Patient Surgery Float Nurse
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
RN Charge Nurse
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
2011.08 - 2014.08
- RN Charge Nurse on Family Centered Care Unit. NAN (Neonatal Assessment Nurse), NICU & ED Float.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
RN Clinical Manager
Baylor All Saints Medical Center
2010.06 - 2011.06
- Clinical Manager Ortho, Neuro & Surgical Units
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Oversaw admissions and discharges and scheduling of nursing staff.
- Managed 78 nurses and nursing activities in 538-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
- Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Director of Nursing
USMD Hospital
2008.09 - 2010.06
- Director of Surgical Services. OR, PRE-OP, PACU & Sterile Processing units.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 12-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 105 employees across more than 5 departments.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
Nursing Supervisor
Baylor All Saints Medical Center
2008.01 - 2008.10
- Supervised staff of 178 registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants.
- Delegated tasks and provided leadership for nurses and support personnel.
- Investigated and reported all incidents per hospital policies.
- Confidently directed overall operation of nursing services and patient care.
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
Diabetes Nurse Educator
Harris Methodist HEB Hospital
2005.12 - 2008.01
- Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
- Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
- Partnered with agencies and organizations driving improvements in community health.
- Helped programs improve outreach efforts and results with fresh designs for educational materials and visual aids.
- Developed and improved continuing education programs and new employee training on specific health issues.
- Developed programs for teaching students and public.
LVN Charge Nurse/Registered Nurse Case Manager
Walls Regional Hospital
2001.06 - 2005.12
- LVN/RN ER & Med-Surg Units.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
LVN Charge Nurse
All Saints Medical Center
1993.05 - 2000.08
- LVN Staff Nurse ER & Med-Surg units.
- LVN Charge Nurse on Post Partum Unit. Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Scrub Nurse
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL08.2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
McLennan Community College
Waco, TX05.2003
Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Hill College
Hillsboro, TX01.1993
Skills
- OB, Med-Surg, PCU, ER, PACU, PAT, OR, Triage
- Registered Nurse Health Coach
- Clinical Supervision
- Clinical Manager/Director
- Clinical Educator
- Virtual Educator
- Electronic Charting: Meditech, Cerner, Epic
- Computer expert skills
Certification
- RNC-MNN
- Certificate of Mastery Surgical Services Management
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
RN Clinical Educator & Virtual Educator
Tarleton State University School Of Nursing
2017.01 - Current
RN Charge Nurse
Texas Health Huguley Hospital
2014.01 - Current
RN Charge Nurse
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
2011.08 - 2014.08
RN Clinical Manager
Baylor All Saints Medical Center
2010.06 - 2011.06
Director of Nursing
USMD Hospital
2008.09 - 2010.06
Nursing Supervisor
Baylor All Saints Medical Center
2008.01 - 2008.10
Diabetes Nurse Educator
Harris Methodist HEB Hospital
2005.12 - 2008.01
LVN Charge Nurse/Registered Nurse Case Manager
Walls Regional Hospital
2001.06 - 2005.12
LVN Charge Nurse
All Saints Medical Center
1993.05 - 2000.08
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Loyola University New Orleans
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nova Southeastern University
Associate of Science - Nursing
McLennan Community College
Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Hill College
- RNC-MNN
- Certificate of Mastery Surgical Services Management
- BLS
- ACLS
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