Paula Simpson
Clearwater,Florida
Summary
Compassionate, patient focused, very dedicated, great stamina with 5 years experience in clinical settings such as Medical-Surgical, Orthopedic, and Long Term Acute Care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Aya Healthcare
09.2022 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge on medical-surgical and medical-telemetry units.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
RN
LTAC, Baycare Alliant Hospital
10.2019 - 01.2023
- Perform/document detailed physical assessments, report abnormal findings, implement and coordinate appropriate interventions
- Provide nursing care to patients with ongoing/acute medical conditions such as Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injuries, Acute Respiratory Failure, Ventilator Dependent Patients, Tracheostomies, Complex Wound Care, and Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Serve as liaison between patients and physicians to assist patients in understanding their treatment plans
- Evaluate health education needs of patients and provided necessary training and instruction
- Instruct patients and family members on proper discharge care
- This includes medications, diagnosis, and health maintenance.
RN
Orthopedic, Bayfront Health
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures such as Total Knee and Hip Replacements and Total Abdominal Hysterectomies
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
- Interact and communicate with patients of all ages and ethnic backgrounds, giving quality medical care and treatment.
Education
Associate - Applied Science in Nursing
Coastal Alabama Community College
Skills
- Excellent bedside manner
- Compassionate caregiver
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Patient and Family Advocacy
Certification
- Compact Licensed Registered Nurse – RN 949546
- BLS/ACLS, American Heart Association – Expires 12/31/2023
Timeline
RN
Aya Healthcare
09.2022 - Current
RN
LTAC, Baycare Alliant Hospital
10.2019 - 01.2023
RN
Orthopedic, Bayfront Health
10.2018 - 09.2019
Associate - Applied Science in Nursing
Coastal Alabama Community College
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