Marsha Simmonds
Vineland,NJ
Summary
To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unit Manager
Lincoln Specialty Care Center
Vineland, NJ
08.2015 - Current
- Handled complaints from patients and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
- Coordinated nursing with other services to promote continuity of total regimen of care.
- Protected patients and employees by developing and interpreting infection-control policies and protocols and maintained patient confidence by monitoring confidential information.
- Maintained adequate stock of medications, supplies and equipment to meet patient needs.
- Promoted patient independence by establishing patient care goals and taught and counseled patients, friends, and family about medications and self-care skills.
- Oversaw RNs, LPNs, nursing aides, medical clerks and support staff and performed staffing scheduling duties.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
Floor Nurse
lpn, Lincoln Specialty Care Center
Vineland, NJ
08.2015 - Current
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Coped effectively with mental and emotional challenges of positions by remaining centered on patients' needs and delivering quality care.
- Worked under registered nurses to care for patients and manage basic care.
- Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders in rehab environment.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on rehab floor.
- Modified patient health treatment plans by observing patient conditions and responses.
Floor Nurse
LPN, Deptford Center For Rehabilitation
Vineland, NJ
12.2014 - 08.2015
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Cared for patients in 30-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
CNA
Bishop McCarthy Residence
Vineland, NJ
09.2007 - 11.2013
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
Associate of Science -
Jersey College, Ewing
Trenton, NJ03.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Cumberland County Tech
Bridgeton, NJ10.2013
Skills
- In-service Programs
- Critical Thinking
- Process Implementation
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Risk Management
- Decision Making
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Time Management
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Employee Supervision
Certification
CPR certified 1/2022- present
Timeline
Unit Manager
Lincoln Specialty Care Center
08.2015 - Current
Floor Nurse
lpn, Lincoln Specialty Care Center
08.2015 - Current
Floor Nurse
LPN, Deptford Center For Rehabilitation
12.2014 - 08.2015
CNA
Bishop McCarthy Residence
09.2007 - 11.2013
Associate of Science -
Jersey College, Ewing
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Cumberland County Tech
CPR certified 1/2022- present
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