LaToya Simms
Alameda,CA
Summary
Hardworking nursing professional delivering exceptional care to a wide variety of medically complex patients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Wound Care/Clinical Resource/Charge Nurse
Alameda Health System
08.2023 - Current
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
- Contributed significantly towards Joint Commission accreditation compliance through regular audits, staff education and process improvement recommendations.
Medical/Surgical/DOU/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Alameda Health System
01.2023 - Current
- Managing patients recovering from medical/surgical procedures
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plans
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
Registered Nurse Per Diem -Medical Surgical Telemetry/DOU
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Managing patients recovering from medical/surgical procedures along with Ventilator dependent patients
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plans
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
Med/Surg/Tele/DOU/PCU Registered Nurse-contract Prn
Cedar Park Regional Hospital
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Managing patients recovering from medical/surgical procedures along with Ventilator dependent patients
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plans
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
Medical/Surgical/Telemetry/Step-down Registered Nurse-Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Document patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR
- Use first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under the care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
- Administer medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
Medical/Surgical/Telemetry Charge, Pre-op/Per Diem PACU Staff Nurse
Crescent Medical Center Lancaster
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Manage patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions, post-op
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, and identifying irregular telemetry readings
- Managing high acuity COVID-19 patients
Travel Nurse
Dakota Travel Nurse
01.2018 - 05.2020
- Traveling to high acuity Med/Surg, LTAC, Vent/Trach, Acute Care/Psych, and Skilled/Long-Term care facilities to assist in whatever capacity needed
- Performed safe and diagnosis appropriate care and handling all aspects of treatment from medication administration to wound care
- Managing high acuity COVID-19 patients
Education
Master of Science - Nursing in Education
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ08.2022
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Southeast Technical Institute
Sioux Falls, SD05.2020
LPN -
VMT longterm care management
Washington, DC08.2003
Skills
- Certified BLS Instructor
- Certified ACLS Instructor
- Certified PALS Instructor
- Team leadership
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Wound Care/Clinical Resource/Charge Nurse
Alameda Health System
08.2023 - Current
Medical/Surgical/DOU/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Alameda Health System
01.2023 - Current
Med/Surg/Tele/DOU/PCU Registered Nurse-contract Prn
Cedar Park Regional Hospital
08.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse Per Diem -Medical Surgical Telemetry/DOU
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
05.2022 - 01.2023
Medical/Surgical/Telemetry/Step-down Registered Nurse-Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
12.2021 - 05.2022
Medical/Surgical/Telemetry Charge, Pre-op/Per Diem PACU Staff Nurse
Crescent Medical Center Lancaster
03.2020 - 12.2021
Travel Nurse
Dakota Travel Nurse
01.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Southeast Technical Institute
LPN -
VMT longterm care management
Master of Science - Nursing in Education
Capella University
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