NAKIA SIMS
Douglasville,GA
Summary
Seeking opportunities in the healthcare industry to demonstrate leadership, dedication, and hard work, with the ultimate objective of delivering exceptional care to patients and their families.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Piedmont Cancer Institute
06.2023 - Current
- Educated patients and families about cancer treatments, side effects, and self-care strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions.
- Managed complex medication regimens while monitoring for potential drug interactions or adverse reactions, mitigating risks associated with cancer treatments.
- Enhanced patient safety with strict adherence to chemotherapy administration protocols and monitoring guidelines.
- Developed trusting relationships with patients through active listening skills and empathetic communication style, fostering a supportive environment during challenging times in their lives.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based oncology nursing practices in infusion therapy.
- Acted as a liaison between patients and their support networks by providing timely updates on treatment progress and addressing concerns or questions that arose during the treatment journey.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify early signs of treatment-related complications or disease progression for prompt intervention by healthcare providers.
- Implemented infection control measures to minimize the risk of complications among immunocompromised patients receiving chemotherapy infusions.
- Evaluated patients'' responses to treatments and adjusted nursing interventions accordingly, optimizing clinical outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and facilitating continuity of care among healthcare providers.
- Coordinated referrals for supportive services such as nutrition counseling, mental health support, and financial assistance programs to address patients'' holistic needs during treatment.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as bone marrow biopsies, lumbar punctures, and intrathecal injections for optimal patient care delivery.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Performed triage patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Applied and monitored Dignicap services.
Registered Nurse for Group Home Services
COMFORT COMMUNITY CENTER, LLC
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Managing IDD client's healthcare, managing LPN and DST staff
- Hiring LPN staff
- Overseeing the medical care of individuals with intellectual disabilities
- Updating Health Risk Service Tools (HRST) for individuals
- Creating healthcare plans for each individual patient
- Managing medications, medical equipment and whatever the individual needs medically
- Monthly oversight of care for individuals requiring nursing services
- Collaborating with families, support coordinators and higher management for the development of individuals services plans
- Providing first aid care to individuals and determining if emergency care is needed
- Completing assessments and determining if a client is a good candidate for the group homes, community living service or day center
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Contracted travel Perioperative nurse
MEDLEY HEALTHCARE STAFFING
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA
- Prepared patients for the physician visit by obtaining medical information, vital signs, ECG's and medical reconciliation
- Occasionally starting IV's and administrating IV Lasix
- Applying heart monitors such as MCOTS and holter monitors
- Assisting with the device and vascular clinics
- Providing wound care and obtaining lab work
- Assigning medical assistants to their daily duties and managing the flow of the clinic
- Adhered to all relevant regulatory and accreditation guidelines, ensuring consistent compliance with established perioperative nursing standards.
- Educated patients and loved ones regarding operating procedures, expectations, side effects and recovery process.
- Provided personalized patient care, addressing individual concerns to ensure comfort and trust during preoperative preparations.
- Conducted thorough assessments of preoperative patients, identifying potential risks or contraindications for surgery.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Pre-op charge nurse
EMORY HEALTHCARE AMBULATORY SURGERY
09.2019 - 06.2022
- Company Overview: ATLANTA, GA
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
- Advocated for patient needs, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Contracted travel medical surgical float nurse
TAILORED HEALTHCARE STAFFING
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Company Overview: CINCINNATI, OH
- Provides physical and emotional care to patients and families during their hospitalization
- Care includes physical and neurological assessments, wound care, patient and family education, medication administration, enteral nutrition, internal and external line maintenance and patient advocacy
- Assistance to providers and management of PCT's
- Supported hospital''s mission and vision by consistently providing high-quality, patient-centered care across all assigned units.
- Contributed to hospital-wide quality improvement initiatives, utilizing evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes.
- Delivered high-quality nursing care to diverse patient populations in various clinical settings and departments.
- Anticipated potential challenges during shift handovers through proactive communication with incoming colleagues about ongoing cases.
- Maintained strong communication with patients and families throughout treatment process, fostering trust and rapport.
- Enhanced team collaboration by working closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient outcomes.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between units, coordinating patient transfers while minimizing disruptions to overall care continuity.
- Collaborated with physicians on developing individualized care plans tailored to the unique needs of each patient across all units assigned as Float Nurse.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate documentation of patient assessments and interventions.
- Promoted patient and family teaching to enhance patient understanding of needs and potentially accelerate recovery.
- Promoted a culture of safety among staff members by adhering to best practices in infection control and prevention measures.
- Reduced readmission rates by collaborating with case managers on comprehensive discharge planning for complex patients.
- Administered and maintained comfort, treatment, medication, intravenous infusion and health care to support patient needs.
- Streamlined workflow efficiency, quickly adapting to new environments and protocols within different units.
- Submitted accurate documentation, reporting and in-depth nursing observation to support continuity of total patient care.
- Managed time effectively to balance competing priorities in high-pressure situations across multiple units.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Registered Nurse/Staff Relief Charge Nurse
SHEPHERD CENTER
06.2017 - 03.2022
- Company Overview: ATLANTA, GA
- Providing rehabilitation care including educating family, administering medications, physical and neurological assessment, IV insertion and care, patient advocacy, enteral nutrition maintenance and wound care
- Charge nurse relief that includes preparing daily schedule and assignments, managing nurses and PCT's staff and managing the flow of the unit
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with colleagues through regular meetings and communication.
PRN medical surgical nurse
PIEDMONT NEWNAN HOSPITAL
10.2018 - 11.2020
- Company Overview: NEWNAN, GA
- Demonstrated excellent critical thinking skills during emergent situations, collaborating with team members to deliver timely interventions and stabilize patients.
- Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, pain management techniques, illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
- Recorded and measured patients' weight, temperature, respiration, and blood pressure.
- Inserted catheters and completed tracheostomy for patients.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, offering support during difficult times and facilitating communication between healthcare providers and loved ones.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of medications to patients.
- Monitored vital signs and responded promptly to any changes, preventing potential adverse events or complications.
- Facilitated seamless transitions of care between units by effectively communicating pertinent information about each patient''s status.
- Administered blood transfusions safely, monitoring for any adverse reactions or complications.
- Provided high-quality wound care management, promoting proper healing and minimizing complications.
- Efficiently managed complex caseloads of diverse patient populations while maintaining attention to detail in documentation.
- Educated patients on disease prevention strategies, contributing to healthier lifestyle choices and overall wellbeing.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols and policies.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments for falls prevention measures, reducing fall-related injuries among patients in the medical-surgical unit.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Utilized EPIC to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
BSN - science in nursing
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
Phoenix, AZ09.2018
ADN - medical surgical nursing, pediatrics, obstetrics, mental health and simulation education
GORDON STATE UNIVERSITY
Barnesville, GA05.2017
License Practical Nursing Diploma -
ATLANTA AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Atlanta, GA01.2005
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Strong teamwork
- Excellent communication skills
- Quick learner
- Professional bedside manner
Communication Skills
I have excellent communication skills. I get along well with others and have amazing rapport with my patients.
Leadership Experience
I was personally asked to be the infirmary supervisor during my time working with Correct Health Company. I also was personally requested to take the triage nurse position at Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers. I became the primary preoperative charge nurse at Emory within 3 months of employment.
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Piedmont Cancer Institute
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse for Group Home Services
COMFORT COMMUNITY CENTER, LLC
02.2023 - 06.2023
Contracted travel Perioperative nurse
MEDLEY HEALTHCARE STAFFING
06.2022 - 01.2023
Contracted travel medical surgical float nurse
TAILORED HEALTHCARE STAFFING
02.2022 - 05.2022
Pre-op charge nurse
EMORY HEALTHCARE AMBULATORY SURGERY
09.2019 - 06.2022
PRN medical surgical nurse
PIEDMONT NEWNAN HOSPITAL
10.2018 - 11.2020
Registered Nurse/Staff Relief Charge Nurse
SHEPHERD CENTER
06.2017 - 03.2022
License Practical Nursing Diploma -
ATLANTA AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
BSN - science in nursing
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
ADN - medical surgical nursing, pediatrics, obstetrics, mental health and simulation education
GORDON STATE UNIVERSITY
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