Pecola Simpson
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes. Exceptional approach in Skilled patient support.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shift Med
Atlanta, GA
01.2021 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Primrose Retirement Communities LLC
Newburgh, IN
06.2017 - 01.2022
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Riverwalk Assisted Living
Evansville, IN
01.2013 - 08.2020
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
PN Certification - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN05.2002
Skills
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Wound Dressing
- Recording Vital Signs
- Patient Admission
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Patient Charting and Reporting
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Assessing Residents
- Nursing Assistance
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shift Med
01.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Primrose Retirement Communities LLC
06.2017 - 01.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Riverwalk Assisted Living
01.2013 - 08.2020
PN Certification - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
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