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Karrie Simoncic

Stockton,CA

Summary

Registered nurse with 19 years of experience in obstetrics. Skilled in providing comprehensive care, managing time, prioritizing tasks, and exercising sound judgment to improve patient care. Adept in crisis management and comfortable in fast-paced emergency situations. Experienced in managing high-risk obstetric complications and performing technical procedures with a strong emphasis on patient/family education. Seeking opportunities to advance career in the inpatient setting.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Nurse IV, Labor and Delivery

San Joaquin General Hoapital
French Camp, CA
04.2018 - Current
  • Assisted physicians with exams, lab tests or other procedures as requested.
  • Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.

Nursing Informatics Specialist

San Joaquin General Hoapital
French Camp, CA
05.2015 - 04.2018
  • Integrated new software into existing systems, ensuring compatibility across multiple platforms.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure accurate data entry into the system.
  • Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings for discussion of best practices in using nursing informatics technology.
  • Participated in stakeholder meetings to discuss strategies for improving patient care delivery through technology solutions.
  • Collaborated with management in multiple departments to drive clinical process change initiatives.
  • Provided training to healthcare personnel on the use of computerized medical applications.
  • Assisted with troubleshooting issues related to system upgrades and maintenance activities.

Staff Nurse IV, Labor & Delivery

San Joaquin General Hospital
French Camp, CA
01.2006 - 05.2015
  • Served as charge nurse and preceptor caring for high-risk obstetric patients in a 20+ bed unit of this 196 bed facility
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments and provided complete care to mothers and newborns, utilizing internal/external fetal monitors, nursing interventions, IV therapy, and durable medical equipment.
  • Assisted attending physicians, midwives, and CRNAs in procedures such as speculum exams, bedside ultrasounds, cerclage removals, epidurals, and spinal anesthesia.
  • Examined, evaluated, admitted, and discharged patients.
  • Participated in total care from admission through labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing -

San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA
01.2005

Skills

  • Perform Non-Stress tests
  • Examine cervical dilation
  • IV therapy and blood draws
  • Perinatal patient-focused care
  • Medication Administration
  • Trained in pre- and post- surgical care
  • Breastfeeding educator
  • Preceptor for new employees and nursing students
  • Super user for multiple computer applications
  • Charge Nurse

Certification

  • Registered Nurse - State of California
  • CPR certified through American Heart Association
  • Advanced Fetal Monitoring certified through AWHONN
  • NRP certified through AAP/American Heart Association
  • ACLS certified through American Heart Association
  • Registered Nurse Certification in Inpatient Obstetric Nursing through National Certification Corporation

Accomplishments

  • Department representative for hospital wide Performance Improvement Committee
  • Informatics team member for build, education, and implementation of Cerner EHR and supporting applications
  • Created patient educational brochures, in regards to breastfeeding preparation, for distribution by prenatal clinics
  • Member of Breastfeeding Task Force with a goal of obtaining Baby Friendly designation
  • Hospital representative in community outreach labor preparation classes at Black Infant Health
  • Received awards from administration for Clinical Care in Nursing and Service Excellence in Nursing

Timeline

Staff Nurse IV, Labor and Delivery

San Joaquin General Hoapital
04.2018 - Current

Nursing Informatics Specialist

San Joaquin General Hoapital
05.2015 - 04.2018

Staff Nurse IV, Labor & Delivery

San Joaquin General Hospital
01.2006 - 05.2015

Associate of Science - Nursing -

San Joaquin Delta College

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