Lavichea Simmons
Charleston,SC
Summary
Compassionate, Dedicated, and Hardworking Registered nurse with a progressive career history in direct patient care, on a fast-paced medical surgical unit. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education, counseling, continuous training and proven leadership skills, that will help to increase as well as, enhance patient safety, patient care and patient satisfaction. Furthermore, consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Liquid Agents Healthcare
Plano, Texas
01.2021 - Current
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Educate patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Delivers Nursing care according to standards of care defined within American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards of clinical practice.
- Supports philosophy, mission, objectives, and goals in accordance within department and assesses areas of personal and professional development.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Roper Hospital
Charleston, SC
05.2012 - Current
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Administer high quality, skilled nursing care to patients requiring intermittent professional nursing services.
- Delivers nursing care in according to standards of care defined within American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards of clinical practice.
- Collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare providers in providing patient care.
- Demonstrates maturity and accountability for job performance.
- Supports philosophy, mission, objectives, and goals in accordance within department and assesses areas of personal and professional development.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC05.2018
Master of Science - Health Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ07.2008
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Benedict College
Columbia, SC05.2004
Skills
- IV Administration
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Cognitive Psychology
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Electronic Charting
- Medical Procedure Preparation
Certification
ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
BLS- Basic Life Support
NIHSS- National Institutes of Health Stroke Screening
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Liquid Agents Healthcare
01.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Roper Hospital
05.2012 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trident Technical College
Master of Science - Health Administration
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Benedict College
ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
BLS- Basic Life Support
NIHSS- National Institutes of Health Stroke Screening
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