Jennifer Simmons
Chiefland,FL
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Cross City Rehab, adept in clinical management and nursing staff leadership. Demonstrates exceptional clinical judgment and patient assessment skills, significantly improving patient outcomes. Skilled in medication administration and fostering strong patient relationships, ensuring high-quality care and efficiency in fast-paced environments.
Patient-oriented Nurse with 20 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
Cross City Rehab
02.2024 - Current
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- 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.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during challenging situations.
- Promoted a safe and healthy work environment through adherence to infection control policies and procedures.
- Addressed patient concerns promptly by investigating issues thoroughly and collaborating with appropriate personnel to resolve problems efficiently.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cross City Rehab
01.2016 - Current
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cross City Rehab
11.2005 - Current
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
HCA North Floida
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Provided valuable support to families during critical situations by offering emotional support, answering questions, and assisting with decision-making processes related to their loved one''s care.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Contributed to improved departmental performance metrics through prompt documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient responses in electronic medical records.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Tri County Nursing Home
01.2016 - 07.2020
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Gainesville, FL12-2025
Certificate - Nursing
Rassmussen College
Ocala, FL12-2015
High School Diploma -
Dixie County High School
Cross City, FL05-2002
Skills
- Customer Service
- Nursing staff management
- Planning and scheduling
- Clinical judgment
- Decision-Making
- Clinical management
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Medication Management
- Policy updates
- Staff Scheduling
- Discharge Planning
- Treatment Planning
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
Cross City Rehab
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
HCA North Floida
02.2024 - 08.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cross City Rehab
01.2016 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Tri County Nursing Home
01.2016 - 07.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cross City Rehab
11.2005 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Certificate - Nursing
Rassmussen College
High School Diploma -
Dixie County High School
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