Rachel Simcox
Maple,NJ
Summary
Outgoing, goal-oriented, patient-focused registered nurse seeking a position as a High-Risk OB Nurse at Virtua Voorhees. Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. Over 6 years of experience in various medical surgical settings, including cardiology and neurology.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Cardiology and Neurology Unit
Virtua
Voorhees, NJ
07.2018 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in an assignment of 4 - 6 patients on a very high acuity, medical surgical unit specialized in cardiology and neurology.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Maintained a minimum of 16 hours of stroke education annually.
- Promoted secondary stroke prevention through in-patient and family education.
- Administered medication, conducted venipuncture for IV line insertion, drew blood from central lines, cleaned and dressed wounds and administered blood.
- Inserted and cared for foley catheters, NG tubes and tube feedings.
- Monitored lumbar drains, wound drains, chest tubes, trachs, and bladder scans.
- Monitored patients on telemetry, interpreted cardiac rhythms and took appropriate action when necessary.
- Performed frequent assessments of physical and neurological status, including the NIH Neuro assessment scale on all applicable patients (neuro checks).
- Provided intensive education for the majority of our patient population (strokes, brain tumors, seizures, and many types of surgeries).
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures and on peritoneal dialysis (PD).
Patient Care Technician
Virtua
Voorhees, NJ
09.2008 - 07.2018
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Enabled increased mobility for patients by assisting with ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Prepared and maintained patient rooms for admissions, discharges, and transfers, ensuring readiness and comfort.
- Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures to support patient care plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN07.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rowan College At Burlington County
Pemberton, NJ12.2016
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Wound Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient Management
- Telemetry monitoring
- Precepting
- EMR Systems
- Charge Nurse
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Additional Information
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- License: Registered Nurse, State of New Jersey
Timeline
Registered Nurse Cardiology and Neurology Unit
Virtua
07.2018 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Virtua
09.2008 - 07.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rowan College At Burlington County