Misty Simms
Lavalette
Summary
Dedicated individual with an expertise in respiratory support and patient assessment. Proven ability to manage complex care needs, ensuring optimal patient comfort and safety. Skilled in mechanical ventilator operation and effective communication within interdisciplinary teams, enhancing patient outcomes and fostering a supportive environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Person Centered Support Staff
Palco
03.2024 - Current
- Managed and monitored patient care for an individual requiring mechanical ventilation, ensuring optimal respiratory function and patient comfort
- Provided comprehensive respiratory support, including the operation and management of a mechanical ventilator, a percussion vest, a cough assist device, nebulizer machineand suctioning via tracheostomy
- Assessed vitals frequently.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement an individualized plan of care
- Managed tracheostomy care and maintenance including sterile dressing changes and assessing for patency and signs of infection
- Managed enteral tube systems including insertion, site care, flushign and monitoring for complications
- Administered enteral feeds via gravity and pump
- Administered medications via enteral tubes while ensuring proper preparation and flushing while maintaining patient safety
- Monitored patient for tolerance to enteral feedings such as assessing for high gastric residual volumes or grimacing
- Performed routine maintenance and replacement of gastrostomy tube as needed
- Assessed skin integrity, provided skin and peri care, repositioned patient frequently to avoid skin breakdown
- Performed bathing and provided adequate nutrition and hydration for nonverbal - immobile patient
- Performed urinary catheterizations for patient requiring bladder drainage and 24 hour urine collections for specimens
- Managed both indwelling catheter for 24 hour collection and intermittent catheters using sterile insertion and removal
- Performed passive ROM to prevent further contractures
- Ensured patients room was clean and safe
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Collins Career And Technical Center
120 Marion Pike, Coal Grove, OH12-2025
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Respiratory support
- Mechanical ventilator operation
- Tracheostomy care
- Medication administration
- Routine maintenance tasks
- Emergency response skills
- Support services
Timeline
Person Centered Support Staff
Palco
03.2024 - Current
Practical Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Collins Career And Technical Center