JUSTINE SIMISTER
Holly Ridge,NC
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional recognized for delivering high-quality patient care and efficient medication administration. Committed to improving patient outcomes through personalized education and fostering strong relationships with patients and families. Proven ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining accurate documentation and effective communication.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
New Jersey Urology
Lawrenceville, NJ
05.2018 - 08.2026
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Coordinated patient medications, placing pharmacy orders and administering doses to ensure timely treatment.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing changes, administering injections, collecting specimens for laboratory tests, and performing sterile techniques.
- Handled patient intake, including documenting vitals, symptoms, and initial assessments.
- Charted progress notes, reflecting care administered and responses.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations requiring immediate assessment and intervention.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques for managing their urological problems at home.
- Assisted physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of urology-related conditions.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and families, fostering a compassionate care environment.
- Managed multiple tasks while ensuring accuracy in documentation, contributing to effective patient care.
- Served as a resource person for nursing staff members seeking advice or clarification on urology-related topics.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehensible terminology.
- Leveraged RPMS and EHR systems to enhance efficiency in patient care administration.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hamilton Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation
Hamilton, NJ
05.2015 - 05.2017
- Handled patient intake, including documenting vitals, symptoms, and initial assessments.
- Recorded patient vital signs, including temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.
- Monitored patient status regularly to ensure comfort and safety. of comfort and condition of patients.
- Enhanced patient care by monitoring delivery and addressing deficiencies.
- Coordinated patient medications through pharmacy orders and administration.
- Supported patients in achieving healthcare goals through personalized care and ongoing assistance.
- Contributed to care plans by completing regular, accurate condition and behavior assessments.
- Explained procedures, medications, and plans to patients.
- Oversaw unit operations, supervising all patient treatments and maintaining current records.
- Coordinated unit staffing, adjusting schedules to account for personnel absences and changing patient loads.
- Stayed on top of patients' needs with routine rounds, paying special attention to high-acuity patients.
- Provided support in implementing care plans to achieve patient health goals. plan implementations.
Lpn/Director of MDS Services
Lawrenceville Nursing and Rehab
Lawrenceville, NJ
03.2000 - 01.2016
- Fostered high-quality patient care by monitoring care delivery and correcting deficiencies.
- Handled patient intake, including documenting vitals, symptoms, and initial assessments.
- Stayed on top of patients' needs with routine rounds, paying special attention to high-acuity patients.
- Recorded information for relieving LPNs and explained treatments and plans.
- Contributed to care plans by completing regular, accurate condition and behavior assessments.
- Maintained awareness of comfort and condition of patients.
- Administered patient medications according to [Job title]’s specifications.
- Secured patient information against release or improper access with proper use of [Software] tools and controls.
- Coordinated unit staffing, adjusting schedules to address personnel absences and align with patient care needs.
- Managed medication orders and administration, ensuring timely placement of pharmacy orders and accurate delivery of medications.
- Managed administrative tasks related to patient care documentation, including documenting nursing notes and physicians' orders.
- Explained procedures, medications, and plans to patients.
- Maintained productive relationships with patients and families based on trusting and open communication.
- Conducted frequent rounds to evaluate care.
- Oversaw unit operations, supervising all patient treatments and maintaining current records.
- Supported the execution of individualized care plans for patients..
- Improved outcomes by educating patients and families individually and in group settings.
- Supported patients in achieving healthcare goals through personalized care and ongoing assistance.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Led the application of improved patient care methods and documentation processes. Managed the application of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary team meetings to enhance patient care.
- Managed interdepartmental activities to streamline processes and improve collaboration. Collaborated with other departments to expedite work and improve collaboration.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
Education
Diploma -
Mercer County Vo Tech
Hamilton, NJ06-1988
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Patient intake
- Patient documentation
- Medication management
- Care planning
- Safety monitoring
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Geriatric care
- Task prioritization
- Communication skills
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
New Jersey Urology
05.2018 - 08.2026
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hamilton Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation
05.2015 - 05.2017
Lpn/Director of MDS Services
Lawrenceville Nursing and Rehab
03.2000 - 01.2016
Diploma -
Mercer County Vo Tech