Karla Simmons
Sumrall,MS
Summary
Experienced RN Unit Coordinator with a proven track record at South Mississippi State Hospital, specializing in psychiatric and mental health care. Demonstrated leadership, ensuring high-quality care and process improvements. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Unit Coordinator
South Mississippi State Hospital
Purvis, MS
06.2016 - Current
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical and mental health histories.
- Administered scheduled and PRN medications, including long-acting injections.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements within the unit.
- Coordinated patient transfers to appointments and other facilities.
- Collaborated with members of an interdisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans that meet each patient's needs.
- Ensured the cleanliness and organization of the patient areas to maintain a safe environment.
- Directed and supervised nursing, and support care professional personnel.
- Ensured compliance with organizational standards related to regulatory bodies such as JCAHO, TJC or CMS, Medicare.
- Completed documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies.
- Conducted patient education on hospital policies, procedures, medication, and health management strategies.
- Oversaw patient units and performed daily rounds on the units to ensure safety and compliance.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, assisting on the floor as needed.
- Provided support and guidance to nursing staff on patient care issues.
- Maintained accurate records and documentation for all patients in the unit.
RN - Labor and Delivery
Merit Health Wesley
Hattiesburg, MS
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Administered IV fluids and medications to manage labor pain and support labor progression.
- Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns.
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Provided emotional support to family members throughout labor process.
- Collaborated with physicians, midwives, anesthesiologists, neonatologists, and other healthcare professionals during labor and delivery process.
- Conducted initial assessments of laboring patients, determining stage and progression of labor.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by obstetricians.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Assessed and monitored labor progress, fetal heart tones, and maternal vital signs.
- Performed newborn assessments such as APGAR scores at one minute and five minutes after birth.
- Performed tests on newborns to check for rare but serious conditions just after birth.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Forrest General Hospital
Hattiesburg, MS
04.2015 - 10.2015
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Observed vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, weight and height measurements; documented results accurately in medical record system.
- Developed individualized patient-care plans based on physician instructions and nursing assessment of patient needs.
Office Clerk/Account Manager
Hub Water Association
Columbia, MS
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Collected, counted and disbursed money to complete basic bookkeeping and banking transactions.
- Answered phone calls in a professional manner and transferred calls accordingly.
- Inventoried and ordered materials, supplies and services.
- Scanned documents into computer system for storage purposes.
- Computed, recorded and proofread data or reports.
- Troubleshot office equipment, computer hardware and software issues.
- Greeted customers and answered inquiries.
- Performed basic bookkeeping tasks such as entering data into accounting software programs like QuickBooks or Sage 50 Accounting System.
- Managed daily office operations and maintained a clean and efficient workspace.
- Answered telephones, directed calls, and took messages.
- Processed accounts payable and accounts receivable updates to maintain current financial records.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MS05-2014
Skills
- Psychiatric and mental health care
- Electronic and paper documentation
- Patient assessments
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Medication administration
- Staff scheduling
- Nursing plan development
Certification
- Basic Supervisory Course-MSPB
- BLS/CPR American Heart Association
- TB Certified
- MANDT Certified
Timeline
RN Unit Coordinator
South Mississippi State Hospital
06.2016 - Current
RN - Labor and Delivery
Merit Health Wesley
10.2015 - 06.2016
RN, Medical-Surgical
Forrest General Hospital
04.2015 - 10.2015
Office Clerk/Account Manager
Hub Water Association
01.2009 - 12.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pearl River Community College