Michel'le Simpson
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at HCA Houston Healthcare, skilled in medication administration and patient assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through critical care expertise and strong clinical judgment. Advocated for families, ensuring clear communication and support during challenging times, while implementing effective infection control measures.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest
Houston, TX
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Promoted a safe environment by enforcing infection control policies and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
Clinical Charge Nurse
HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest
Houston, TX
04.2022 - 06.2025
- Contributed to a positive team dynamic through active participation in meetings, educational sessions, and collaborative problem solving.
- Collaborated with surgeons and anesthesiologists for seamless patient hand-offs during preoperative and postoperative stages.
- Supported continuity of care through clear communication with interdisciplinary team members both verbally and written documentation.
- Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols in the PACU.
- Contributed to optimal patient outcomes by coordinating with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive care plans.
- Advocated for patients and their families to ensure that they received the highest quality of care.
- Streamlined workflow processes by delegating tasks effectively among team members according to their skills and expertise.
- Enhanced overall unit performance by participating in process improvement initiatives aimed at improving clinical outcomes for patients in the PACU setting.
- Ensured timely patient recovery by closely monitoring vital signs, pain levels, and postoperative complications.
- Fostered a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork, collaboration, and professional growth among nursing staff members.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse
HCA Houston Healthcare
Houston, TX
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals to ensure optimal care.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and information sharing.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe healthcare environment.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Participated in staff training sessions to improve nursing practices and team efficiency.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Educator
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX05.2020
Skills
Medication administration
Patient assessments
Documentation and charting
Strong clinical judgment
Critical care
Tracheostomy care
Lab result interpretation
Performing ekgs
Diabetes management
Chronic disease management
Procedure preparations
Ventilator Management
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest
06.2025 - Current
Clinical Charge Nurse
HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest
04.2022 - 06.2025
Registered Nurse
HCA Houston Healthcare
03.2020 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Nurse Educator
Galen College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lamar University