Kelly Simonds
Summary
Dynamic Professional Nurse Clinician with a proven track record at Abbvie Pharmaceuticals, excelling in case management and project management. Recognized for achieving top 5% in Key Performance Indicators, I advocate for patients while implementing treatment plans that enhance care coordination and improve outcomes. Strong communicator and dedicated mentor in nursing education.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Nurse Clinician, Patient Outreach
Abbvie Pharmaceuticals, Immunology
04.2017 - Current
- Provided case management, support and medication training for multiple therapeutic drugs, following established protocols and guidelines.
- Provided patient advocacy and disease state education across multiple telephonic and virtual platforms.
- Created and facilitated ongoing nurse education, partnered with Abbvie Nurse Trainers to enhance best practices and patient support care models.
- Inter-disciplinary collaboration with healthcare providers, Insurance benefit managers and pharmacies to coordinate prompt prescription fulfillment.
- Collaborated with Abbvie Marketers and Senior Program Leadership to optimize patient care coordination.
- Participated in case reviews with multi-disciplinary teams to discuss complex cases and develop collaborative solutions for individualized care plans.
- Served as Project manager for program initiatives as well as Senior Peer Leader/Mentor for Abbvie Nurse ambassador training and onboarding.
- Achieved within the top 5% of Key Performance Indicators and program metrics.
- Attended Orange Frog: "The Happiness Advantage" by Shawn Achor.
- Completed Dale Carnegie Leadership trainings: Communicating to Lead, Professional Effectiveness, Communicating Effectively, Connecting and Collaborating with others, Disagree Agreeably, Managing up, Virtual meetings that engage, Present with impact, and Managing Workplace stress.
RN, Intensive/Surgical Care Units
John Cochran Veteran Affairs Hospital
02.2015 - 03.2017
- Provided critical care for U.S. veterans in fast-paced ICU/Step down ICU environment.
- Served as an advocate for patients and their families, addressing concerns and facilitating open lines of communication between healthcare providers and loved ones.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and reduce complications in the ICU setting.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lewis And Clark Community College
Godfrey, IL12-2012
Skills
- Case management/review
- Pharmaceutical education facilitation
- Project management
- Strategic treatment planning
Accomplishments
- Achieved Senior Ambassador-peer leader and Mentor for the Abbvie Nurse Ambassador program.
- Revolutionized the patient care model with other project leads to remove obstacles for patients starting new therapies.
Certification
- Missouri Registered Nurse license
- Illinois Registered Nurse license
- California Registered Nurse License
Languages
English
Timeline
Professional Nurse Clinician, Patient Outreach
Abbvie Pharmaceuticals, Immunology
04.2017 - Current
RN, Intensive/Surgical Care Units
John Cochran Veteran Affairs Hospital
02.2015 - 03.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lewis And Clark Community College