Kayla Sims
Dillsboro,IN
Summary
Seasoned Chronic Care Coordinator and Acute Care Clinic Nurse at Margaret Mary Health, adept in multidisciplinary team collaboration and strategic planning. Demonstrated excellence in improving patient care and satisfaction, leveraging effective communication and adaptability. Skilled in health education and quality improvement, consistently achieving goals with a proactive approach.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chronic Care Coordinator
Margaret Mary Health
06.2021 - Current
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Determined need for special assessment activities for complex cases, effectively handling care plans.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
Acute Care Clinic Nurse
Margaret Mary Health
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Charge Nurse, Advanced Care Unit (Step-down Unit)
Mercy West Hospital
08.2017 - 11.2020
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Dearborn County Hospital
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dearborn County Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, etc.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH08-2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
Lawrenceburg, IN12-2016
High School Diploma -
Milan High School
Milan, IN05-2014
Skills
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Strategic planning
- Monitoring tools
- Multitasking and organization
- Health education
- Data collection and report generation
- Quality improvement
- Goal attainment
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Continuous improvement
Accomplishments
Recipient of the Daisy Award through Margaret Mary Health for Extraordinary Care provided to patients and their family.
Created and implemented COPD rescue pack program through Margaret Mary Health.
Certification
- CPR certified- 2014 to current
Timeline
Chronic Care Coordinator
Margaret Mary Health
06.2021 - Current
Acute Care Clinic Nurse
Margaret Mary Health
11.2020 - 06.2021
Charge Nurse, Advanced Care Unit (Step-down Unit)
Mercy West Hospital
08.2017 - 11.2020
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Dearborn County Hospital
01.2017 - 08.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dearborn County Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2017
- CPR certified- 2014 to current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
High School Diploma -
Milan High School
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