Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
AHA BLS Instructor Certification
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Krystal Simmons

Ararat,NC

Summary

Adept at fostering growth and learning within Central Continuing Care, I excel in coaching and mentoring, alongside effective recruitment strategies. My collaborative approach and policy implementation skills have significantly enhanced team performance and retention. Demonstrating multitasking prowess, I've successfully driven development pathways and improved employee promotion processes, embodying teamwork and strategic resource management.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Development Coordinator

Central Continuing Care
03.2021 - Current
  • Facilitated open communication channels among employees, fostering a collaborative work environment conducive to growth and learning.
  • Worked with managers to identify internal talent and plan development pathways.
  • Collaborated with department supervisors to identify talented employees and plan out paths for development and promotion.
  • Performed reviews of employee work performance to check for areas in need of additional training.

Wound Care Nurse

Central Continuing Care
08.2019 - 03.2021
  • Evaluated resident wounds and recommended appropriate treatments, expediting the healing process.
  • Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive treatment plans, resulting in improved resident outcomes.

Staff Nurse

Wake Forest Baptist Health
08.2019 - 08.2020
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
  • Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
  • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.

LPN Staff Nurse

Central Continuing Care
01.2017 - 08.2019
  • Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Administered medications as ordered by provider.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Surry Community College
Dobson, NC
05-2019

Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing

Surry Community College
Dobson, NC
12-2016

Skills

  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Recruitment strategies
  • Training delivery
  • Compliance management
  • Policy implementation
  • Hiring procedures
  • Resource management
  • Policy development
  • Retention strategies
  • Training classes
  • Continuing education requirements
  • Hiring processes
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Multitasking

AHA BLS Instructor Certification

Certified American Heart Association BLS Instructor

Timeline

Staff Development Coordinator

Central Continuing Care
03.2021 - Current

Wound Care Nurse

Central Continuing Care
08.2019 - 03.2021

Staff Nurse

Wake Forest Baptist Health
08.2019 - 08.2020

LPN Staff Nurse

Central Continuing Care
01.2017 - 08.2019

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Surry Community College

Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing

Surry Community College

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