Katie Simpson
Nurse practitioner
Tazewell,TN
Summary
Empathetic Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Calm, understanding professional bringing over 4 years of experience in diagnosing, evaluating and treating acute and chronic medical conditions through physical examinations and testing with 20 years experience as a registered nurse. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Ultra Health Providers
Middlesboro, KY
06.2022 - Current
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Nurse Practitioner
Trinity Family Health
Manchester, KY
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
Care Advisor
Carenet Healthcare
San Antonio
12.2019 - 12.2021
- Educated patients on medicine and at-home healthcare tools.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
Staff Nurse, Telemetry, Mother-Baby Unit
Baptist Health Corbin
Corbin, KY
08.2006 - 12.2019
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting all data in Epic.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Updated patient charts using Epic with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
- Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Demonstrated in-depth understanding of telemetry equipment functions.
Staff RN
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
12.2005 - 08.2006
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Registered Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Appalachian Regional Medical Center
03.2005 - 12.2005
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Staff Nurse, Telemetry
Baptist Health Corbin
06.2004 - 03.2005
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Monitored and documented heart rhythms according to physicians' orders.
- Demonstrated in-depth understanding of telemetry equipment functions.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL06.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southeast Kentucky Community And Technical College
Cumberland, KY05.2004
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Good telephone etiquette
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Responsible
- Preventative Health
- Chronic Disease Management
- Staff Supervision
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Triaging
- Vaccine administration
- Newborn care
- Medication Administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- EMR / EHR
References
- Shiree Bargo, RN BSN. 606-224-2884. Somerset, KY. shiree.trent@gmail.com
- Nina Hensley, APRN. 606-657-3116 . London, KY. ninahensley17@yahoo.com
- Renee Gibbons, APRN. 606-654-2599. Pineville, KY. Renee_fuson@hotmail.com
Certification
FNP, Board Certified- ANCC, Certification # 2021106260
Kentucky Family Nurse Practitioner License # 3016914
Registered Nurse State of TN (Compact) License # 152821
Tennessee Family Nurse Practitioner License # 30450
Basic Life Support- American Heart Association, Exp. 4/2023
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Ultra Health Providers
06.2022 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Trinity Family Health
12.2021 - 06.2022
Care Advisor
Carenet Healthcare
12.2019 - 12.2021
Staff Nurse, Telemetry, Mother-Baby Unit
Baptist Health Corbin
08.2006 - 12.2019
Staff RN
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
12.2005 - 08.2006
Registered Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Appalachian Regional Medical Center
03.2005 - 12.2005
Staff Nurse, Telemetry
Baptist Health Corbin
06.2004 - 03.2005
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of The Cumberlands
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southeast Kentucky Community And Technical College