Kelsey Simmons
Morning Sun,IA
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in clinical leadership and patient care coordination. Known for excellent team collaboration and delivering high-quality patient outcomes. Proven ability to adapt to changing healthcare needs while maintaining focus on team efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Coordinator
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
- Mentored new clinical staff members for proper onboarding and orientation processes.
- Supervised and managed daily activities of 15 clinical team members consisting of physicians, nurses, and support staff.
- Organized systems for tracking patient referrals to improve ease of retrieval.
- Led multidisciplinary cancer case conferences improving communication and treatment outcomes for patients.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both patients and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Wapello Specialty Care
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Recruited, hired and coached employees to offer high-quality care to all residents.
Registered Nurse
UnityPoint Trinity Muscatine Infusion Center
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Confer with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Audit charts and review clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring patients for adverse reactions during infusion therapy sessions.
- Administer medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, and monitored responses.
- Managed infusion cases involving multiple medications simultaneously, ensuring proper dosing, compatibility, and timing to maximize treatment effectiveness.
Registered Nurse, Lead
UnityPoint Trinity Muscatine L&D Unit
03.2015 - 02.2020
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care. Nominated for Daisy award twice.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southeastern Community College
West Burlington, IA12.2014
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Advocacy
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Staff Leadership
- Iowa Mandatory Abuse Reporter Trained - Child and Dependent Adult Abuse
- Recruitment and onboarding
- Staff coaching and mentoring
- Policy development
Timeline
Clinical Coordinator
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing
Wapello Specialty Care
08.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
UnityPoint Trinity Muscatine Infusion Center
09.2020 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse, Lead
UnityPoint Trinity Muscatine L&D Unit
03.2015 - 02.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southeastern Community College
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