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Work History
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Fleshia Simmons

525 Hwy 914,LA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Telemetry Charge Nurse

Glenwood Regional Medical
03.2014 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.

RN, Medical-Surgical

FRANKLIN Medical Center
07.2006 - 03.2014
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

RN, Nurse Analyst

Natchez Community Hospital
02.2007 - 04.2012

primary role was chart review, bill review, and lost charge recovery. I worked closely with medical records and the business office.


Educating staff on documentation, supply charges

RN - Labor and Delivery

Riverland Medical Center
05.2002 - 02.2007
  • Improved patient outcomes by utilizing evidence-based practices in labor and delivery nursing care.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care to mothers and newborns during the labor and childbirth process.
  • Reduced complications during labor and delivery by closely monitoring patients'' vital signs, progress, and comfort levels.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring smooth communication between physicians, midwives, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Assisted in cesarean sections and high-risk deliveries, maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure to support patients through challenging situations.
  • Facilitated open communication with expectant parents to address concerns, educate on birth plans, and provide emotional support throughout pregnancy and childbirth.
  • Anticipated potential complications during labor by closely observing fetal heart rate patterns, maternal contractions, and other relevant data.

LPN

Riverland Medical Center
12.1994 - 02.2002
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS
05.2003

Associate of Science - General Studies

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA
05.2002

Associate of Science - Practical Nursing

Shelby M. Jackson Memorial
Ferriday, La
11.1994

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Pain Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Health Promotion
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Basic Life Support
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Medication Administration
  • Electronic Health Records
  • Patient Assessment
  • Clinical Judgment
  • Time Management
  • Chest Pain Management
  • Telemetry Monitoring
  • Intravenous Therapy
  • Medication and IV Administration

Timeline

RN Telemetry Charge Nurse

Glenwood Regional Medical
03.2014 - Current

RN, Nurse Analyst

Natchez Community Hospital
02.2007 - 04.2012

RN, Medical-Surgical

FRANKLIN Medical Center
07.2006 - 03.2014

RN - Labor and Delivery

Riverland Medical Center
05.2002 - 02.2007

LPN

Riverland Medical Center
12.1994 - 02.2002

Associate of Science - Nursing

Alcorn State University

Associate of Science - General Studies

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Associate of Science - Practical Nursing

Shelby M. Jackson Memorial
Fleshia Simmons