Kimberley Simonelli
Ocala,FL
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with a focus on providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UF Health/Central Florida/ The Villages Hospital
The Villages, FL
08.2022 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Nurse Extern
UF Health/Central Florida/The Villages
The Villages, FL
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Supported nursing staff by identifying and reporting changes in patient condition, evaluating safety concerns, and assisting with treatment procedures.
- Recorded vital signs and intake and output of patients and documented information in EPIC and Cerner.
- Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms requiring medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or signs of trauma.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Medical Assistant
Surgical Group Of Gainesville
Gainesville, FL
01.2003 - 06.2021
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Prepared patients for suture removal and dressing changes.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Phlebotomist
Lifesouth Community Blood Center
Gainesville, FL
05.1998 - 01.2003
- Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Conducted venipuncture.
- Assisted with office procedures by monitoring patient flow, performing telephone screening and maintaining sample drug lists.
- Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks numerous times per day.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Determined donor eligibility by conducting screenings, interviewing prospective donors, and obtaining medical histories.
Education
High School Diploma -
Trenton High School
Trenton, FL06.1989
No Degree - CNA, HHA
Health Education Center
Chiefland, FL05.1998
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Rasmussen University
Ocala, FL 08.2020 - Current
Skills
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Patient Relations
- Clear Communication
- Clinical and Operational Judgement
- Critical Thinking
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Examination Preparation
- Procedure Assistance
- Wound Care
- Vitals Collection and Documentation
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UF Health/Central Florida/ The Villages Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Nurse Extern
UF Health/Central Florida/The Villages
02.2022 - 08.2022
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Rasmussen University
08.2020 - Current
Medical Assistant
Surgical Group Of Gainesville
01.2003 - 06.2021
Phlebotomist
Lifesouth Community Blood Center
05.1998 - 01.2003
High School Diploma -
Trenton High School
No Degree - CNA, HHA
Health Education Center
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