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Ellen Nicole Simpson

141 River Rd Tabor City,NC

Summary

Positive and upbeat. Dedicated to contributing excellent patient-focused team care. Self driven and motivated to learn and expand practical knowledge while providing meticulous, organized, compassionate patient care. Devoted to keep healthcare services proceeding smoothly by coordinating communications, referrals and policy enforcement while finding balanced solutions and resolving conflicts.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Supervisor

McLeod Seacoast Hospital
Little River, SC
11.2023 - Current
  • Provided direct supervision to staff of up to 20 employees, including assigning tasks and evaluating performance.
  • Evaluated patient progress and adjusted treatment plans as necessary.
  • Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, transfers, and referrals within the facility.
  • Monitored daily operations of the unit ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.
  • Served as a resource for staff regarding clinical practice guidelines, standards of care, and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure continuity of patient care services across the organization.
  • Participated in hospital-wide committees related to improving quality outcomes for patients.
  • Resolved conflicts between staff members or between staff and patients in a timely manner.
  • Oversaw inventory management functions such as ordering supplies when needed.
  • Trained new hires on departmental policies, procedures, job duties.
  • Audited charts to drive accurate and thorough documentation, supporting reimbursement of services rendered.
  • Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.

Charge RN, ICU

McLeod Seacoast Hospital
Little River, SC
05.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
  • Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
  • Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
  • Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
  • Communicated with management or other staff to resolve problems.

Registered Nurse, ICU

McLeod Seacoast Hospital
Little River, SC
06.2022 - Current
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
  • Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
  • Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.

Teacher Leader

North Myrtle Beach Middle School
North Myrtle Beach, SC
08.2015 - 06.2020
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
  • Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
  • Monitored student progress using exams and assignments to check for thorough understanding
  • ELA Lead Teacher 2018-2020
  • Coached new teachers on ways to improve instruction and student discipline.
  • Mentored other educators by delivering insight, positive feedback and constructive criticism.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing

Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL
12.2024

Associate of Science - Registered Nursing

Southeastern Community College
Whiteville, NC
05.2022

Nurse Aide I Certification -

Southeastern Community College
Whiteville, NC
03.2020

Teaching Certification - Education

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
12.2011

Bachelor of Science - Sports Medicine

Pfeiffer University
Misenheimer, NC
05.1998

Skills

  • Task prioritization/Multi-tasking/Time management
  • Ambitious/Self Directed
  • Collaboration/Teamwork
  • Attention to detail
  • Rapport Building
  • Patient Record Auditing
  • Team Leadership
  • Problem-Solving

Certification

  • SLED Training - 2023
  • PCI/Balloon Pump Training 2023
  • Impella Training 2023
  • NIHSS Stroke Training Certified
  • BLS/ACLS Certified
  • Charge RN Certification
  • Preceptor/Mentor Certification

Timeline

Patient Care Supervisor

McLeod Seacoast Hospital
11.2023 - Current

Charge RN, ICU

McLeod Seacoast Hospital
05.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, ICU

McLeod Seacoast Hospital
06.2022 - Current

Teacher Leader

North Myrtle Beach Middle School
08.2015 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing

Chamberlain University

Associate of Science - Registered Nursing

Southeastern Community College

Nurse Aide I Certification -

Southeastern Community College

Teaching Certification - Education

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science - Sports Medicine

Pfeiffer University
Ellen Nicole Simpson