Janalyn Simpson
Eldorado
Summary
Personable and compassionate healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and leadership. Extensive knowledge of medical protocols and patient management, with expertise in medication administration and critical thinking. Committed to fostering supportive environment and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Courtyard Rehabilitation And Health Center
10.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities and outcomes.
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and standards.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through efficient handoff reports that highlighted critical information for incoming nurses.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Bolstered patient safety through consistent implementation of fall prevention measures such as bed alarms, hourly rounding, and mobility assistance.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by actively listening to patients'' needs, providing compassionate care, and addressing concerns promptly.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
Charge Nurse
The Springs of El Dorado
09.2022 - 10.2024
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
- Championed infection control practices within the unit by strictly adhering to guidelines and educating staff on proper procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices for patient care.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Charge Nurse
Oak Ridge Health and Rehabilitation
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, reporting critical changes promptly.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Advocated for patients' needs, ensuring compassionate and ethical treatment standards were met.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Associate of Health Science - Practical Nursing
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Camden, AR07-2022
High School Diploma -
Parkers Chapel High School
El Dorado, AR05-2018
Skills
- Decision-making
- Clinical leadership
- Care coordination
- HIPAA compliance
- Direct patient care
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Courtyard Rehabilitation And Health Center
10.2024 - Current
Charge Nurse
The Springs of El Dorado
09.2022 - 10.2024
Charge Nurse
Oak Ridge Health and Rehabilitation
08.2022 - 09.2022
Associate of Health Science - Practical Nursing
Southern Arkansas University Tech
High School Diploma -
Parkers Chapel High School