Karla Simpson RN
Pompano Beach,FL
Summary
Compassionate and adaptable registered nurse with active listening and effective communication skills. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medication and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Highly motivated and reliable with desire to take on new challenges.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Nurse
Hillcrest Rehabilitation Center
Hollywood, FL
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Assisted in administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, including vitals, assessments, and lab results.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported them to supervising nurse or physician.
- Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacology principles when preparing medications for administration.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient records according to HIPAA guidelines.
Student Nurse
John Knox Village Care Center
Pompano Beach, FL
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Assisted in administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Performed physical exams and collected vital signs for assigned patients.
- Documented information about patient care, vitals and condition markers in computer system.
- Cared directly for patients by assisting with daily living activities and mobility needs.
- Maintained safe and comfortable environment for each patient.
- Observed medical procedures to advance nursing knowledge and prepare for more challenging experiences.
- Completed clinical work in different units to achieve degree standards and build nursing knowledge.
Registered Pharmacy Technician
Caduceus Pharmacy
Lauderdale Lakes, FL
01.2011 - 03.2018
- Maintained accurate records of medications, including dosages, patient information and other related data.
- Compounded sterile products according to established protocols and safety standards.
- Provided customer service in the pharmacy, including answering questions about medications and health care items.
- Assisted pharmacists with preparing and filling prescriptions for patients.
- Input prescription orders into computer system accurately and efficiently.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts, and counting money back to customers.
- Answered telephones promptly and courteously, responding to inquiries or transferring calls as appropriate.
- Verified insurance coverage for prescriptions.
- Maintained inventory levels by reordering drugs as needed.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Concorde Career College
Miramar, FL12.2020
Associate of Science - Pharmacy Technician
Legacy Educators
Lauderdale Lakes, FL05.2010
High School Diploma -
St Vincent Strambi Catholic High School
St Elizabeth, Jamaica 06.1999
Skills
- Compassionate Communication
- Team Leadership
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Patient Advocacy
- Physician Collaboration
- Taking and Recording Vital Signs
- Lab Testing Protocols
- Medication Administration
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse #9631744
- Registered Pharmacy Technician #56835
Timeline
Student Nurse
Hillcrest Rehabilitation Center
11.2019 - 03.2020
Student Nurse
John Knox Village Care Center
11.2019 - 03.2020
Registered Pharmacy Technician
Caduceus Pharmacy
01.2011 - 03.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Concorde Career College
Associate of Science - Pharmacy Technician
Legacy Educators
High School Diploma -
St Vincent Strambi Catholic High School
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