Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Katie Sims

Edgewood,WA

Summary

As a licensed healthcare professional, I am looking for an LPN position that will allow me to utilize my education and healthcare experience while providing me ample opportunities for continued learning and professional development.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Admission Nurse/Unit Nurse

Life Care Center Of South Hill
02.2025 - Current
  • Facilitated smooth transitions for patients transferring between different levels of care within the hospital system.
  • Initiated referrals for specialty consults, diagnostic testing, or therapeutic interventions as needed based on patient assessments and clinical judgment.
  • Provided skilled wound care management, including dressing changes and monitoring for signs of infection or other complications.
  • Managed medication administration according to prescribed schedules, ensuring proper dosage and timely intake.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Garden Terrace Healthcare Center
07.2024 - 02.2025
  • Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
  • Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
  • Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
  • Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up to date in the electronic medical record system.

Patient Care Coordinator/Medical Assistant

Revibe Men’s Health
11.2021 - 10.2023
  • Maintained accurate records of all patient care activities using electronic health record systems.
  • Assisted physicians in performing various procedures related to patient care needs.
  • Administered medications according to prescribed orders and monitored effects on the patient's condition.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams in order to provide comprehensive patient centered care.

Mobile Phlebotomist

Trident Care Health Services
09.2021 - 11.2021
  • Performed venipuncture and capillary puncture procedures on patients in a mobile setting.
  • Maintained accurate records of specimens collected, including patient information, specimen type, collection date and time.
  • Transported blood samples to designated laboratory or other medical facility for testing purposes.
  • Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.

Veterinary Assistant

Horse Cart Small Animal Hospital
08.2020 - 09.2021
  • Assisted veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating animals for various illnesses and injuries.
  • Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
  • Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, microbiology cultures and hematology.
  • Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.

Veterinary Assistant

South Seattle Veterinary Hospital
11.2019 - 08.2020
  • Responded to emergency calls promptly and efficiently.
  • Organized operating room ahead of procedures and assisted veterinarians during surgeries.
  • Operated radiographic and ultrasound equipment.
  • Assisted veterinarians with the examination, diagnosis, and treatment of animals.

Education

Associate of Applied Science Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse

Bates Technical College
Tacoma, WA
01.2024

Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certificate - undefined

Phlebotomy Training Specialists
Tukwila, WA
01.2021

Skills

  • Wound Care
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Physical Assessment
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Health Education
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Preventive Care
  • Geriatric Care

Certification

  • Washington State Licensed Practical Nurse – June 28, 2024
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider – July 8, 2023

Timeline

Admission Nurse/Unit Nurse

Life Care Center Of South Hill
02.2025 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Garden Terrace Healthcare Center
07.2024 - 02.2025

Patient Care Coordinator/Medical Assistant

Revibe Men’s Health
11.2021 - 10.2023

Mobile Phlebotomist

Trident Care Health Services
09.2021 - 11.2021

Veterinary Assistant

Horse Cart Small Animal Hospital
08.2020 - 09.2021

Veterinary Assistant

South Seattle Veterinary Hospital
11.2019 - 08.2020

Associate of Applied Science Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse

Bates Technical College

Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certificate - undefined

Phlebotomy Training Specialists

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