Jennifer Simonds
Cedar Hill,MO
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with 12+ years of experience in progressive care units. Skilled in providing comprehensive patient care and support, coordinating patient care, administering medications, and assessing patient condition. Recognized for exceptional service orientation and consistently delivering the highest level of care and comfort to patients.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
TEE/Cardioversion Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital South
04.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Mercy Hospital South
05.2012 - 04.2023
- Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans
- Improved patient outcomes, and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes
- Recovered coronary artery bypass patients by educating, monitoring vital signs, and implementing treatments
- Trained new RN hires
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures such as venipunctures for blood tests, setting up chest tubes and drainage systems, and inserting saline locks and angiocaths
- Educated patients, family members, and caregivers on conditions and treatment protocols to aid in compliance and improve outcomes
Server
Ruby Tuesday
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Gained familiarity with menu ingredients and cooking processes to respond to customer inquiries
- Engaged customers in friendly conversation to boost satisfaction and loyalty to restaurant
- Greeted guests promptly, shared daily specials, and collected drink orders to offer superior service
- Entered orders, delivered food and beverages, and processed payments
- Trained new servers in restaurant procedures and customer service standards
Lead Parts Counterperson
Howard RV Supercenter
08.2011 - 08.2011
- Greeted and assisted customers and responded to inquiries and requests
- Reviewed catalogs, computer inventory system, and schematics to determine replacement part stock numbers and prices
- Assisted with merchandising retail product displays to increase sales
- Identified required replacement parts using old parts, customer descriptions, or industry knowledge as reference
- Maintained cleanliness, order, and organization throughout parts department and inventory storage
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes Jewish College
St. Louis, MO01.2012
Skills
- Patient monitoring and management
- Teamwork and communication
- Emotional awareness
- Treating heart disease and pulmonary disease
- Compassionate care
- Patient education and counseling
- Time management
- Management of medical equipment
Timeline
TEE/Cardioversion Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital South
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Mercy Hospital South
05.2012 - 04.2023
Lead Parts Counterperson
Howard RV Supercenter
08.2011 - 08.2011
Server
Ruby Tuesday
01.2006 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes Jewish College
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