Gregory Simmons
Perry,FL
Summary
Driven, dedicated and self-motivated healthcare professional with 10 years of clinical practicum experience and passion for delivering high quality individualized care to patients.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Jail Nurse
Southern Health Partners. Inc
Valdosta , GA
09.2023 - Current
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings with other healthcare professionals to discuss patient care plans.
- Adhered to established policies and procedures while delivering nursing care within an ethical framework.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations involving injuries or illness from fights between inmates or attempted suicides.
- Conducted physical examinations on new inmates upon arrival at the jail.
- Collaborated with physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists and other medical staff members to provide comprehensive healthcare services to inmates.
- Documented all inmate evaluations, treatments, medications administered, diagnosis and outcomes in electronic health records.
- Informed correctional officers about any special medical needs of the inmates they are responsible for monitoring.
- Assessed inmates for medical conditions and provided appropriate treatment.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse rate of inmates.
- Evaluated patient progress and response to treatments, medications, or changes in the environment.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each inmate based on their specific needs.
Occupational Health Nurse
Pilgrims Pride Corp
Live Oak , FL
06.2022 - Current
- Provided health screenings and assessments to identify potential health risks.
- Provided case management services for injured workers throughout the duration of their recovery period.
- Counseled employees regarding lifestyle changes needed to improve their overall health status.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employees' medical histories, illnesses, treatments and vaccinations.
- Performed post offer employment physical exams for new hires according to company policy guidelines.
- Responded to emergency situations such as accidents or illnesses that occur within the work environment.
- Collaborated with management personnel regarding ergonomic design of workstations to reduce risk of musculoskeletal injury.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams responsible for designing new programs or processes aimed at improving overall worker safety performance.
- Educated staff on proper safety protocols in order to prevent workplace injuries and illness.
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
DaVita
Tallahassee, FL
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Set up and operated hemodialysis machines to provide dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure.
- Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Cleaned fistula, graft or catheter using antiseptic solution.
- Inspected venous and arterial pressures to maintain pressures within established limits.
- Inspected pressures, conductivity and temperature to verify conformance to safety standards.
- Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Case Manager
Horne LLP
Tallahassee, FL
01.2020 - 10.2021
- Manage files for applicants applying for housing assistance through FL DEO
- Assisted individuals with eligibility for available benefits.
- Maintained logs and electronic client records following department and agency policies for effective monitoring.
- Upload applicant information into Canopy system through
- Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
Donor Services Specialist
One Blood, Blood Bank
Tallahassee, FL
10.2017 - 12.2020
- Checked blood compatibility using crossmatching, antigen typing and antibody identification.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Observed patient for unusual reactions or events to take appropriate action under established guidelines.
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
LVN Floor Nurse
Doctors Memorial Hospital
Perry, FL
10.2012 - 10.2017
- Provided bedside care to facility patients following state guidelines and regulations.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
LVN Floor Nurse
Marshall Health and Rehabilitation
Perry, FL
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Provided care to facility residents following state regulations and guidelines
- Supervised floor nursing aides.
- Evaluated patient conditions, progress and treatment success to make changes and adapt treatment plans.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
Education
Practical Nursing Certification -
North Florida Community College
Madison, FL12.2011
High School Diploma -
Taylor County High School
Perry, FL06.2001
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FLSkills
- Patient Charting
- Medication Administration
- Laboratory Experience
- Tube Feeding
- Vital Signs
- Nursing
- Triage
- Venipuncture
- Experience Administering Injections
- Critical Care Experience
- Medical Office Experience
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Patient Observation
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Staff Supervision
Certification
November 2023 to November 2025 Basic Life Support / CPR IV Therapy November 2012 to Present PALS November 2012 to November 2015
Additional Information
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Jail Nurse
Southern Health Partners. Inc
09.2023 - Current
Occupational Health Nurse
Pilgrims Pride Corp
06.2022 - Current
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
DaVita
10.2021 - 06.2022
Case Manager
Horne LLP
01.2020 - 10.2021
Donor Services Specialist
One Blood, Blood Bank
10.2017 - 12.2020
LVN Floor Nurse
Doctors Memorial Hospital
10.2012 - 10.2017
LVN Floor Nurse
Marshall Health and Rehabilitation
01.2012 - 01.2014
Practical Nursing Certification -
North Florida Community College
High School Diploma -
Taylor County High School
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
November 2023 to November 2025 Basic Life Support / CPR IV Therapy November 2012 to Present PALS November 2012 to November 2015
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