Nancy Simon
Port Saint Lucie,FL
Summary
Highly proficient and experienced Detox/Psych nurse providing excellent patient-centered care. Excellent communication skills and strong capabilities in the challenging behavioral health field. Committed to providing safe and quality care at the appropriate level. Effective collaborative skills with interdisciplinary teams to maximize positive client outcomes across the continuum.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detox/Psych Nurse
Neuropsychiatric Addiction Clinic
06.2019 - Current
- Conduct COWS and CIWA assessment, monitoring and communicate observations and findings with physicians and other members of the treatment team
- Administer Detox and Psychiatric medications as prescribed
- Monitor for seizures and adverse effects
- Conduct Groups to promote restoration of health, client and family education and serves as a client advocate
- Coordinate with Nursing Program Director, Medical Director, Executive Director, Social Workers, Pharmacist, and Case Managers to keep all informed of current departmental activities, plans, and developments through both oral and written reports
- Maintain medical charting
- Coordinate emergency medical care for medical and psychiatric emergencies
- Maintain and adheres to established infection control protocols
- Comply with all program policies and procedures, as well as all state and accreditation standards
- Consult with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients
LPN Detox Nurse
Beach House Center for Recovery
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Reduced risk of relapse by developing comprehensive aftercare plans tailored to each patient''s unique needs and challenges.
- Educated patients on addiction recovery processes, empowering them to take control of their health and wellbeing.
- Conducted thorough intake assessments, identifying potential complications or contraindications prior to initiating detox protocol.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, facilitating efficient coordination of care for detox patients.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Port Saint Lucie Nursing
03.2016 - 12.2019
- Provided proficient nursing care to geriatric patients; Thorough head-to-toe assessments, and health history, obtained and analyzed objective and subjective data
- (Lab reports, EKG, radiological exams, and symptoms.)
- Developed patient-specific care plans
- Maintained complete timely documentation
- Interdisciplinary care-collaboration to optimize care and reduce inpatient length of stay
- Patient advocate through education and patient-centered treatment development
- Patient education: diagnosis, treatment, lifestyle adjustments, medication management, and wound care/incision site care
- Discharge planning and coordination of appropriate outpatient services
- Preceptor for novice nurses and new team members
Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor
Rehabilitation Center at Jupiter Gardens
07.2014 - 03.2018
- Supervised a 48-bed subacute rehabilitation unit in a 120-bed skilled nursing facility
- Delegated and prioritized patient care assignments
- Sought out avenues to improve quality and efficiency
- Provide education and evaluation of nursing and patient care staff
- Provided staff education on new equipment, supplies, and services
- Facilitated evidence-based research within the geriatric population
- Ensured adherence to AHCA standards and company policies/procedures
- Performed annual employee evaluations for subordinate clinical staff
- Completed employee health screenings and maintained health records
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL01-2009
Technical Degree - Practical Nursing (LPN)
Academy of Nursing And Health Occupations
West Palm Beach, FL01-2014
Skills
- Clinical Judgment
- Electronic Health Records-Praxis, Epic, MediTech, Point Click Care
- Psychiatric and Mental Healthcare
- Clinical Educator
- Motivational interviewing
- Quality & Process Improvement
- Psychotherapy techniques
- Group therapy facilitation
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Therapeutic communication
- Substance abuse treatment
- Patient assessments
- Crisis intervention
- Medication administration
- De-escalation techniques
- Client education
- Recovery support
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), FL, license#: PN5216144
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Body: AHA- American Heart Association, expires: 2026-01
Affiliations
American Psychiatric Nursing Association (APNA)
Timeline
Detox/Psych Nurse
Neuropsychiatric Addiction Clinic
06.2019 - Current
LPN Detox Nurse
Beach House Center for Recovery
01.2019 - 03.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Port Saint Lucie Nursing
03.2016 - 12.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor
Rehabilitation Center at Jupiter Gardens
07.2014 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Florida Atlantic University
Technical Degree - Practical Nursing (LPN)
Academy of Nursing And Health Occupations
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