LaToya Simms
Alameda,CA
Summary
Hardworking nursing professional delivering exceptional care to a wide variety of medically complex patients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Alameda Health System, Alameda Hospital
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. members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Managed complex patient caseloads with varying acuity levels, effectively prioritizing care needs and allocating resources as necessary.
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. 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. members on changes in stability or acuity.
Medical/Surgical/Telemetry/Step-down Registered Nurse-Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare-Scott & White Medical Center
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Document patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
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 in Nursing - Education
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN03.2024
Post-Graduate Certificate - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Norwich University
Northfield, VT01-2026
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ08.2022
Associate of Science in Registered Nursing - undefined
Southeast Technical Institute
Sioux Falls, SD05.2020
LPN - undefined
VMT longterm care management
Washington, DC08.2003
Skills
- BLS/ACLS/PALS Instructor (4 years)
Timeline
Charge Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Alameda Health System, Alameda Hospital
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-Scott & White Medical Center
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 in Nursing - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science in Registered Nursing - undefined
Southeast Technical Institute
LPN - undefined
VMT longterm care management
Master of Science in Nursing - Education
Capella University
Post-Graduate Certificate - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Norwich University