Denise Simpson
Superior,Colorado
Summary
Seeking Certified Nursing Assistant position providing quality patient care in a diverse healthcare community. Motivated individual with strong work ethic and ability to work independently. Strong organizational and team collaboration skills with experience in improving processes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care & Telemetry Technician PRN
Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
Denver, CO
10.2019 - Current
- Provide nursing support answering call lights, assisting patients with hygiene care, obtaining vital signs, weight measurements and blood glucose checks on 18 bed medical telemetry unit
- Perform electrocardiographs for Pre-Operation, Medical Telemetry, Medical Surgery, Spine, Orthopedics, Bone Marrow Transplant, Oncology, Labor & Delivery, Mom & Baby. Also perform electrocardiographs for Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children Neonatal ICU and Pediatric units. Process EKG results through Muse system and charge out to patient accounts using Meditech patient care system
- Day-to-day communication with RNs and Telemetry Technicians within Medical Telemetry unit and various external departments requesting EKG testing
- Improve patient nutrition by ordering patient meals based on dietary requirements for cardiac, diabetic, dysphasia patients including feeding assistance as required
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, Gluconate (CHG) bathing for Foley care, mid lines and ports daily
- Assist with patient admissions and discharges in compliance with principles of safe patient handling
- Demonstrate and adhere to the standards of infection prevention
- Assist Charge Nurse maintaining patient charts, answer phone calls, provide equipment care/cleaning, perform errands related to patient care, and stock supplies inside/outside patient rooms
- Assist physicians and RNs as directed
Account Executive
Business Partner Solutions
Englewood, CO
10.1997 - 01.1999
Software Products Marketing Manager
Integration Alliance Corporation
Greenwood Village, CO
10.1996 - 09.1997
Education
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
05.2019
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Certification
12.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
07.2018
Heath Sciences Core Curriculum - First Year
2017
Minor, French
Bachelor of Science, Finance
12.1987
French Courses
Foreign Language Study Abroad Program
08.1987
Skills
- Electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG)
- IV Therapy Administration
- Airway Management & Ventilation
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- EKG Basic Interpretation
- CPR/AED Provider
- Medical Terminology
- Patient Care Documentation
- Office Management & Communication Skills
- MS Office
- Computing Skills
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Month, Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center, February 2020
- Second Degree Kenpo Karate Blackbelt, Vision Quest Karate, 2004
Certification
EMT-Advanced Certification
IV Therapy Certification
EKG Basic Interpretation Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant
American Heart Association BLS CPR/AED Provider Certification
FEMA, ICS 100 Certification (Incident Command System)
FEMA, ICS 200 Certification (ICS for Single Resources & Initial Accident Incident)
FEMA, IC 5a Certification (Intro. to Hazardous Materials)
Timeline
Patient Care & Telemetry Technician PRN
Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
10.2019 - Current
Account Executive
Business Partner Solutions
10.1997 - 01.1999
Software Products Marketing Manager
Integration Alliance Corporation
10.1996 - 09.1997
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heath Sciences Core Curriculum - First Year
Minor, French
Bachelor of Science, Finance
French Courses
Foreign Language Study Abroad Program
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