Mary Kate Simon
Quincy,MA
Summary
Experienced RN dedicated to providing safe, competent and compassionate care to all. Dependable and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Works well independently yet strongly values being part of a team. Progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and can skillfully handle difficult, high-stress patient situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with colleagues, patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and willingness to assist.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Boston Medical Center
One Boston Medical Center Pl, Boston, MA 02118
03.1998 - Current
- 2022 - Present Endocrinology, Diabetes, Nutrition & Weight Management
- Responsible for safely administering IV, IM and subcutaneous medications as ordered. Competently care for patients with hypo & hyperglycemic episodes. Effectively manage multiple department triage RN responsibilities.
- 2010 - 2022 Staff RN Hematology/Oncology - Chemotherapy/Stem Cell Transplant Infusion Clinic & Triage
- Provided competent and compassionate care while safely administering multiple chemotherapy regimens, blood products and IVF. Assisted providers with stem cell re-infusions and bone marrow biopsies.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided patient teaching regarding treatment plan, side effects and self care measures. Referred patients to social work, patient navigator, nutrition services, PT/OT, home services and financial services as needed. Charge RN & preceptor responsibilities.
- Utilized triage protocols to assess and document patient calls. Maintained quality care to assure patients needs were promptly and properly being met during clinic visits. Responsible for prescription refills, referrals to VNA, palliative care, hospice and assisted with direct admissions to ED. Assisted providers with patient workflow. Utilized multidisciplinary approach with strong focus on patients satisfaction with overall clinic experience.
- 2008 -2010 Staff RN Radiation Oncology
- Responsible for monitoring and evaluating patients actively receiving radiation therapy. Assisted providers with patients weekly evaluation visits. Obtained IV access for patients prior to CT simulation and worked well with radiation therapists.
- 1998 - 2008 Staff RN Inpatient Hematology/Oncology & Med/Surg
- Safely cared for Hem/Onc, Med/Surg, Amyloid, GYN/GU patients.
- Charge nurse & preceptor responsibilities.
RN
Mount Auburn Hospital
Cambridge, MA
06.1994 - 03.1998
- 1994 - 1997 Staff RN Telemetry Step Down Unit
- Safely coordinated care for 6-10 patients per shift. Responsible for monitoring and educating pre-op/post-op CABG and Cardiac catheterization /stent patients.
- Charge RN and preceptor.
- 1997 - 1998 Home Care RN/Case Manager
- Encompassed holistic approach to return patients to independent care at home and prevent relapse hospitalizations. Coordinated multidisciplinary care for patients at home.
Combat Medic
MA Army National Guard
Boston, MA
09.1991 - 09.1996
- Assessed and treated soldiers for acute trauma incidents and emergencies. Stabilized patients and transported to local treatment facilities.
- Awarded Army Achievement Medal for meritorious service 08/21/1991.
Education
Certifications -
Aesthetic Institute of MA
Waltham, MA03.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Massachusetts Bay Community College
Wellesley Hills, MA05.1994
Skills
- Proficiency obtaining peripheral IV access, Port-A-Cath access, central line access and care
- Safe medication administration
- Experience removing sutures
- Proficiency documenting in Epic, EMAR, Symplast & Logician
- Strong communication & assessment skills
- CPR/OCN certified
- Past ACLS certification
Timeline
RN
Boston Medical Center
03.1998 - Current
RN
Mount Auburn Hospital
06.1994 - 03.1998
Combat Medic
MA Army National Guard
09.1991 - 09.1996
Certifications -
Aesthetic Institute of MA
Associate of Science - Nursing
Massachusetts Bay Community College