Jody Simmons
Cookeville,TN
Summary
Highly-motivated Registered Nurse with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I am a driven nurse with over 2 years of experience caring for patients within a critical care setting and 7 years in corrections and long term care. I have experience in management, travel nursing, and the emergency room. I am dedicated to providing top quality care to my patients, along with striving to be a dependable and trusted coworker.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Alliance Medical Staffing
Nashville, TN
01.2024 - Current
- Provided direct nursing care to patients with acute, chronic, and complex conditions.
- Managed multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards.
- Maintained professional relationships with healthcare staff members while working effectively within an interdisciplinary team setting.
- Identified potential problems or changes in condition that may require further evaluation or intervention.
- Adapting to new settings and having the ability to learn quickly.
RN Team Leader
Quility Home Health
Cookeville, TN
08.2023 - Current
- Provided home health care services such as wound care, medication administration, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients and families about disease management, lifestyle changes, nutrition, and preventive healthcare measures.
- Instructed family members in basic nursing skills including wound care, injections, catheterization, and other treatments as ordered by the physician.
- Performed assessments of the patient's physical condition to determine their level of function and need for assistance with activities of daily living.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients facing difficult decisions regarding their health care options.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning with physicians, social workers, case managers, therapists, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care plan.
Registered Nurse
Shiftkey
Nashville, TN
01.2022 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information such as medical history, vital signs, medications administered.
- Supervised Licensed Practical Nurses during their shift hours in accordance with organizational guidelines.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations or changes in patient's condition.
- Utilized specialized equipment such as ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, IV pumps., as required by individual patient needs.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare team members involved in providing quality patient care services.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
Nashville, TN
08.2022 - 02.2024
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Monitored vital signs and other indicators of patient health status.
- Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, catheters, and other medical devices.
- Educated families about their loved ones' conditions and provided emotional support.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists, social workers, family members and other healthcare providers.
LPN and RN
QCHC
Cookeville , TN
11.2019 - 08.2023
- Assessed and monitored inmates' physical, psychological, and medical health conditions.
- Evaluated inmates for suicidal ideation or other mental health concerns; referred to appropriate healthcare professionals when indicated.
- Performed medical rounds on a daily basis to assess the overall condition of inmates.
- Identified changes in an inmate's condition and reported them to the physician or nurse practitioner immediately.
- Ensured that all required documentation was completed accurately within established timeframes according to facility policy.
Medical Administrator
Southern Health Partners. Inc
Cookeville, TN
11.2017 - 11.2019
- Directed strategic planning to develop and implement corporate goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
- Developed action plans to ensure that all organizational objectives are met in a timely manner.
- Established performance standards and monitored progress towards achieving them.
- Provided guidance to team members on caring for inmates.
- Assessed and monitored inmates' physical, psychological, and medical health conditions.
- Provided nursing care to inmates with acute and chronic illnesses including diabetes, hypertension, HIV and AIDS, mental health disorders.
- Evaluated inmates for suicidal ideation or other mental health concerns; referred to appropriate healthcare professionals when indicated.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and documented medication administration in accordance with policy.
LPN
NHC HealthCare, Fort Oglethorpe
Athens , TN
08.2015 - 11.2018
- Provided nursing care to elderly residents including medication administration, wound care, and symptom management.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, weight and height.
- Educated families on medical conditions of their loved ones and provided emotional support when needed.
- Conducted regular rounds to ensure that residents are receiving appropriate care.
- Responded quickly to any changes in a resident's condition or behavior by initiating appropriate interventions or notifying the physician and healthcare team member immediately.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Fortis
Cookeville06-2022
Licensed Practical Nurse - Diploma
TN Technology Center
Athens 08-2015
Skills
- Direct Nursing Care
- Basic Nursing Care
- Multitasking And Organization
- Workload Management
- Skilled Manager
- Hipaa And Confidentiality
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Relationships And Rapport
- Critical care experience
- Adapt easily
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate
- Standards Of Care
Accomplishments
3.8 GPA
Certification
- BLS/ACLS/PALS
- Stroke certified
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Alliance Medical Staffing
01.2024 - Current
RN Team Leader
Quility Home Health
08.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
08.2022 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse
Shiftkey
01.2022 - Current
LPN and RN
QCHC
11.2019 - 08.2023
Medical Administrator
Southern Health Partners. Inc
11.2017 - 11.2019
LPN
NHC HealthCare, Fort Oglethorpe
08.2015 - 11.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Fortis
Licensed Practical Nurse - Diploma
TN Technology Center
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