Jaqiyha Sims
Southaven,MS
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 4.5 years of diverse experience in direct patient care and staff supervision. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Regional One Health Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto
03.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing timely interventions in the step-down unit.
- Provided compassionate care to diverse patient populations, promoting a healing environment conducive to recovery and wellbeing.
- Streamlined medication administration processes by implementing barcode scanning technology, reducing medication errors significantly.
- Demonstrated proficiency in managing multiple high-acuity patients simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Per-Diem
Precision Healthcare Staffing
12.2020 - 12.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Contract
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Contract
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Reinforced education to patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
Licensed Practical Nurse, LTC
Holly Springs Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
12.2019 - 06.2021
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical/Surgical
Alliance HealthCare System
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Senatobia, MS12.2022
Technical College Degree - Practical Nursing
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Oxford, MS07.2019
High School Diploma -
Water Valley High School
Water Valley, MS05.2016
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Intravenous Therapy
- NIH Stroke Scale
- Wound Care
- Medication and IV Administration
- Computer Literacy
Accomplishments
- Baptist's Susan Ferguson Clinical Nurse Residency Program 2024
- The Daisy Award 2023
- Shoot for the Heart Nursing Leadership Award 2021
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Regional One Health Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto
03.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse, Contract
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc
07.2021 - 08.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse, Contract
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
05.2021 - 06.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse, Per-Diem
Precision Healthcare Staffing
12.2020 - 12.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse, LTC
Holly Springs Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
12.2019 - 06.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical/Surgical
Alliance HealthCare System
08.2019 - 12.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Technical College Degree - Practical Nursing
Northwest Mississippi Community College
High School Diploma -
Water Valley High School