Paulette Simpson
Altamont,New York
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and team satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Medical, surgical, pulmonary, neurology, orthopedics, heart surgeries and procedures. Progressive Care, Step-down Unit, Emergency Department as well as team nursing in the ICU. Float Nurse adaptable to changes and has knowledge of many units practices.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Peter's Health Partners
08.1988 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Maria College of Albany
Albany, NY05.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Maria College of Albany
Albany, NY05.1997
Skills
- Physical Assessment
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient Care Planning
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Body Mechanics Knowledge
- Staff Supervision
Certification
Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Peter's Health Partners
08.1988 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Maria College of Albany
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Maria College of Albany
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