Kar'ree Simmons
Milledgeville,GA
Summary
Experienced and licensed practical nurse with a diverse clinical background, transitioning from geriatrics to women's health, specifically focusing on labor and delivery. Recognized for providing compassionate and patient-centered care, excelling in building strong relationships with patients and their families, while also advocating for their needs. Proficient in managing complex care requirements across diverse populations and settings, the commitment lies in empowering and supporting mothers and newborns. Bringing adaptability, teamwork, and a continuous learning mindset to the role, driven by a passion for delivering exceptional care throughout childbirth and beyond as a future registered nurse.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse (Charge Nurse)
Bostick Nursing Facility| BOS Staffing
02.2024 - Current
- Proficiency in administering medications and treatments, with a strong understanding of pharmacology and medication management principles
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish rapport with patients, families, and healthcare team members
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to make sound clinical judgments in fast-paced environments
- Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care, with a focus on promoting patient dignity, autonomy, and safety
- CPR certification and other relevant certifications/licenses as required by state regulations
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Licensed Practical Nurse (Vaccinator)
Mobile Vax
06.2021 - Current
- Ensure safe handling and storage of vaccines.
- Specializes in coordinating between patients and families to facilitate communication and optimize care.
- According to the CDC, prepare and administer the COVID-19 vaccines to patients in appropriate age groups.
- Monitor patients for potential adverse reactions. Review, collect, and document patient information.
- Replenish vaccine supplies, organize vaccination paperwork and reference materials, and any other duties required during vaccination administration.
- Comply with all designated safety policies and procedures in the work area, including the use of applicable protective equipment when necessary to prevent exposure to potentially infectious agents.
Licensed Practical Nurse (Charge Nurse)
Washington County Regional Medical Center- Extended Care
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Proficiency in administering medications and treatments, with a strong understanding of pharmacology and medication management principles
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish rapport with patients, families, and healthcare team members
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to make sound clinical judgments in fast-paced environments
- Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care, with a focus on promoting patient dignity, autonomy, and safety
- CPR certification and other relevant certifications/licenses as required by state regulations
Licensed Practical Nurse (Border Operations Intake/Screening)
California Department of Health |Snap Nurse
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Assess patients as they arrive. Check vital signs and provide care as needed. Screen patients for COVID-19 vaccines and Flu vaccines
- Prepare and administer the COVID-19 vaccines to patients in appropriate age groups according to the CDC. Monitor patients for potential adverse reactions.
- Communicates current health status and needs of patients to the appropriate disciplines/staff.
- Ensure HIPPA confidentiality, integrity, and availability of patient PHI data.
- Prepares clinical progress notes, and documentation in electronic medical record and follows patient care plans as developed according to care center policy.
- Compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory mandates. Rotate to other clinical areas as needed
Licensed Practical Nurse (Vaccinator)
Oregon Department of Health| Jogan Health
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Ensure safe handling and storage of vaccines. Understand and comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws
- Adheres to quality assurance procedures and good manufacturing practices.
- Prepare and administer the COVID-19 vaccines to patients in appropriate age groups according to the CDC.
- Monitor patients for potential adverse reactions. Review, collect, and document patient information.
- Ensure HIPPA confidentiality, integrity, and availability of patient PHI data.
- Replenish vaccine supplies, organize registration forms, reference materials, and any other duties required during vaccination administration.
- Comply with all designated safety policies and procedures in the work area, including using applicable protective equipment when necessary to prevent exposure to potentially infectious agents.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Butts County Sheriff Department|Snap Nurse Nursing Agency
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Coordinates and administers medication, therapeutic agents, and treatments to inmates. Provides emergency first aid care, checks, and records all vital signs.
- Oversees special pods of diabetics, mental health, and prenatal. Obtains specimens from inmates for diagnostic testing when needed.
- Document all care information concisely, accurately, and completely promptly using EHR.
- Ensure HIPPA confidentiality, integrity, and availability of patient PHI data.
- Promotes a therapeutic environment to ensure inmates are treated in a professional, ethical, and tactful manner.
- Instructs and supervises correctional staff regarding inmate health care and needs.
Licensed Practical Nurse (Vaccinator)
South Carolina Department of Health and Environment
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Ensure safe handling and storage of vaccines
- Understand and comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws
- Adheres to quality assurance procedures and good manufacturing practices
- Prepare and administer the COVID-19 vaccines to patients in appropriate age groups according to the CDC
- Monitor patients for potential adverse reactions
- Review, collect, and document patient information
- Ensure HIPPA confidentiality, integrity, and availability of patient PHI data
- Replenish vaccine supplies, organize vaccination registration forms, reference materials, and any other duties required during vaccination administration
- Travel to schools, factories, and clinics within the region to administer vaccines
- Comply with all designated safety policies and procedures in the work area, including using applicable protective equipment when necessary to prevent exposure to potentially infectious agents
Licensed Practical Nurse (Charge Nurse)
Bostick Nursing Center
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Proficiency in administering medications and treatments, with a strong understanding of pharmacology and medication management principles
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish rapport with patients, families, and healthcare team members
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to make sound clinical judgments in fast-paced environments
- Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care, with a focus on promoting patient dignity, autonomy, and safety
- CPR certification and other relevant certifications/licenses as required by state regulations
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Licensed Practical Nurse (Scheduler)
Riverside University Health Systems
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Schedule vaccination appointments using Epic charting system.
- Create and update medical charts for new and existing patients.
- Ensure HIPPA confidentiality, integrity, and availability of patient PHI data.
- Reschedule and cancel existing appointments. Screen patient for COVID-19 vaccine.
- Stay informed of what facilities have availability and which vaccine they are offering. Stay informed of the vaccination chart that is being served.
Licensed Practical Nurse (Covid Screener)
City of Houston| Rapid Staff Nursing Agency
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Take tympanic or oral temperatures of staff members twice a day
- Educate patients on signs/symptoms of Covid-19 and quarantine guidance
- Instruct patients on performing self-tests, while observing for accuracy
- Travel to different SPOC locations to screen/swab patients for infectious viruses
- Follow Department of Health and CDC guidelines and protocols
- Don and Doff PPE as required within the protocol for Covid screening
- Sterilization of equipment/instruments used
Licensed Practical Nurse (Covid Screener)
Washington County Health Department| Jackson Nursing Professionals
09.2020 - 10.2020
- Take tympanic or oral temperatures of staff members twice a day
- Educate patients on signs/symptoms of Covid-19 and quarantine guidance
- Travel to different SPOC locations to screen/swab patients for infectious viruses
- Follow Department of Health and CDC guidelines and protocols
- Don and Doff PPE as required within the protocol for Covid screening
- Contact patients who have been diagnosed with an infectious disease to provide health education
- Conduct interviews with patients to learn of possible contacts to help detain viruses
- Sterilization of equipment/instruments used
- Case investigation/ Contact tracing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Peach State Nursing Agency| Johnson State Prison
03.2018 - 09.2020
- Coordinates and administers medication, therapeutic agents, and treatments to inmates
- Provides emergency first aid care, checks, and records all vital signs
- Oversees special pods of diabetics, mental health, and prenatal
- Obtains specimens from inmates for diagnostic testing when needed
- Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely promptly in the appropriate format
- Promotes a therapeutic environment to ensure inmates are treated in a professional, ethical, and tactful manner
- Instructs and supervises correctional staff regarding inmate health care and needs
- Maintains accurate medical records
- Provides healthcare education for both inmates and correctional staff
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lighthouse Nursing Agency| Central State Hospital (Cook Forensic)
03.2018 - 10.2018
- Provide general direct nursing care to injured, ill, convalescent, or disabled individuals.
- Administered prescribed medications or starts intravenous fluids, and notes times and amounts on clients' charts.
- Measured and recorded clients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
- Observed clients, charting, and reporting changes in clients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.
- Provided basic client care and treatments, such as dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas, douches, alcohol rubs, and massages, or performing catheterizations.
ER Licensed Practical Nurse
Medical Center Navicent Health, Level 1 Trauma Center
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Provide direct and indirect patient care in the Emergency Department.
- Provided care that met the psychosocial, physical, and general aspects of care; met the communication needs of patient and family.
- Determined priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system.
- Communicated with Emergency Department physicians about changes in patient's status, symptoms, and results of diagnostic studies.
- Collected lab samples for testing. Performed routine bedside laboratory tests as directed by supervisor.
- Reported adverse reactions of medications to the RN and Doctor caring for that patient
- Respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response. Administering medications via PO, SQ, IM, PR, IVF, and IVPB, with precise documentation to ensure safety and compliance.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA12-2024
Diploma of Practical Nursing -
Central Georgia Technical College
12.2016
High School Diploma -
Baldwin High School
05.2004
Skills
- EHR documentation proficiency
- Adapability
- Time Management
- Communication
- Adept Multitasking
- Detail Oriented
- Organizational skills
- Teamwork
- Interpersonal skills
EHR Systems
- First Net
- Epic
- Kipu
- Cerner
- Meditech
- Point Care Click
License
Georgia Compact
LPN 094352
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse (Charge Nurse)
Bostick Nursing Facility| BOS Staffing
02.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse (Charge Nurse)
Washington County Regional Medical Center- Extended Care
07.2023 - 01.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse (Border Operations Intake/Screening)
California Department of Health |Snap Nurse
12.2022 - 04.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse (Vaccinator)
Oregon Department of Health| Jogan Health
09.2022 - 11.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Butts County Sheriff Department|Snap Nurse Nursing Agency
07.2022 - 09.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse (Vaccinator)
South Carolina Department of Health and Environment
01.2022 - 05.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse (Charge Nurse)
Bostick Nursing Center
09.2021 - 12.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse (Vaccinator)
Mobile Vax
06.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse (Scheduler)
Riverside University Health Systems
02.2021 - 05.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse (Covid Screener)
City of Houston| Rapid Staff Nursing Agency
11.2020 - 01.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse (Covid Screener)
Washington County Health Department| Jackson Nursing Professionals
09.2020 - 10.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Peach State Nursing Agency| Johnson State Prison
03.2018 - 09.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lighthouse Nursing Agency| Central State Hospital (Cook Forensic)
03.2018 - 10.2018
ER Licensed Practical Nurse
Medical Center Navicent Health, Level 1 Trauma Center
05.2017 - 05.2018
Diploma of Practical Nursing -
Central Georgia Technical College
High School Diploma -
Baldwin High School
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Augusta Technical College
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