NICOLE SIMPSON
LPN
Nashville,TN
Summary
Accomplished LPN with a proven track record at TRI STAR SOUTHERN HILLS, adept in medication administration and providing emotional support. Excelled in implementing infection control measures and enhancing patient care through effective mentorship, demonstrating strong leadership and empathy. Achieved significant improvements in patient outcomes and training efficiency.
Healthcare professional with proven track record in delivering high-quality patient care and medical support. Skilled in collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and adapt to evolving medical needs. Known for reliability, adaptability, and strong problem-solving abilities.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
TRI STAR SOUTHERN HILLS
10.2024 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
LPN
SWEDISH MEDICAL CENTER
05.2022 - 10.2024
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
LPN
ARAPAHOE COUNTY JAIL
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
- Coordinated with physicians to implement prescribed treatment plans, ensuring consistency in patient care delivery.
- Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
- Implemented preventive measures that mitigated the spread of infections among vulnerable patient populations.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to maintain and enhance nursing skills, consistently delivering high-quality patient care.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
LPN /PCT Preceptor
SKYRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER
05.2019 - 10.2022
- Enhanced PCT trainee skills by developing comprehensive simulation exercises and hands-on practice sessions.
- Mentored PCT students, providing individualized guidance and support to help them achieve their career goals.
- Improved trainee learning outcomes with tailored instructional materials and teaching methods for diverse learning styles.
- Collaborated with fellow preceptors to design innovative training programs that incorporated the latest industry best practices.
- Reduced incidents of patient care errors by emphasizing importance of detailed patient documentation and reporting during training sessions.
- Reduced fall incidents by regularly monitoring patients'' movements and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Supported patients'' mobility by safely transferring them to and from beds, wheelchairs, or other equipment.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures to ensure proper healing and infection control measures were followed.
- Assisted nurses during medical emergencies by providing prompt response time and following established guidelines for patient care procedures.
- Contributed to a positive team culture by actively participating in staff meetings, sharing ideas for process improvements, and providing constructive feedback to colleagues.
PCT
PRIVATE DUTY
05.2000 - 04.2011
- Streamlined onboarding process for PCT trainees, reducing learning curve and accelerating their readiness for patient care.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching methods, increasing competency levels of trainee PCTs.
- Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.
- Directly cared for patients at least 1 hours each month to maintain currency on clinical techniques.
- Supported patients'' mobility by safely transferring them to and from beds, wheelchairs, or other equipment.
- Assisted nurses during medical emergencies by providing prompt response time and following established guidelines for patient care procedures.
- Streamlined patient admissions and discharges by efficiently preparing rooms, gathering required paperwork, and coordinating necessary transportation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South College
Knoxville, TN01-2026
LPN - Nursing
Concorde Career College
Aurora, CO08-2022
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- METHADONE DISPENSING
- DRUG COUCILING
- CASE MANGEMENT
- Infection control
- HOSPICE CARE
- Tracheostomy care
- EMR / EHR
- Staff supervision
Accomplishments
BOARD MEMBER OF UBC
MASTER STAFF GRID MANANGEMENT
DAISY BOARD
ETHICS COMMITTE
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- CPR/AED Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - [State] Board of Nursing.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- IV CERTIFICATION
Timeline
LPN
TRI STAR SOUTHERN HILLS
10.2024 - Current
LPN
ARAPAHOE COUNTY JAIL
08.2023 - 09.2024
LPN
SWEDISH MEDICAL CENTER
05.2022 - 10.2024
LPN /PCT Preceptor
SKYRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER
05.2019 - 10.2022
PCT
PRIVATE DUTY
05.2000 - 04.2011
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- CPR/AED Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - [State] Board of Nursing.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- IV CERTIFICATION
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South College
LPN - Nursing
Concorde Career College
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