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Phebe Simmons

Portland,OR

Summary

Hardworking nursing professional bringing 1.5 + years of experience delivering exceptional care to patients on a Progressive Care Unit. Knowledgeable about appropriate time management in a busy work environment and addressing acute changes in health status. Skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Nurse PCU

Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital
02.2023 - Current
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
  • Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
  • Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Friendship Health Center
11.2022 - 02.2023
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.

Nursing Student

Benefis Healthcare System
05.2021 - 08.2022
  • Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers.
  • Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
  • Participated in skills lab simulations to further develop nursing skills.
  • Comprehensive EHR documentation (Meditech Trained)
  • Leadership and Management rotations
  • EBP Improvement project development and implementation

Personal Care Assistant

Touchmark
10.2020 - 04.2021
  • Accompany residents to and from medical appointments, household responsibilities (doing dishes, disposing of trash, caring for pets, cooking meals), and assisting with activities of daily living.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Haven Health
10.2019 - 05.2020
  • Worked as a CNA at a skilled nursing facility in long-term care and rehabilitation
  • Helped residents with the activities of daily living.

Education

Bachelors of Science in Nursing -

Montana State University
08.2022

Bachelors of Science in Biology -

Northern Arizona University
05.2020

Skills

  • Patient Education
  • Patient Safety
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Student Precepting
  • Infection Control

Certification

  • Registered Nurse State of Oregon- OSBN license #: 10003546
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by the American Heart Association (Renewed 08/24/2023)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified by the American Heart Association (Issued 08/25/2023)

References

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Timeline

Staff Nurse PCU

Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital
02.2023 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Friendship Health Center
11.2022 - 02.2023

Nursing Student

Benefis Healthcare System
05.2021 - 08.2022

Personal Care Assistant

Touchmark
10.2020 - 04.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant

Haven Health
10.2019 - 05.2020

Bachelors of Science in Nursing -

Montana State University

Bachelors of Science in Biology -

Northern Arizona University

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