Rebecca Simeone
Oakville,MO
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with 24 years of experience providing optimal direct patient care in a hospital setting. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Committed to providing patients and families with outstanding care and support to improve outcomes. Seeking full time utilization management position to effectively utilize clinical knowledge, critical thinking and multitasking abilities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
St. Luke's Hospital
06.2004 - Current
- Experience working in multiple units including medical surgical, telemetry, step-down, orthopedics, gynecology, and neurology.
- Provided skilled, timely, exceptional and supportive care to patients. Administered medications and treatments to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, treatment plan, disease process, management and lifestyle options.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to appropriate providers.
- Managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to healthcare team, optimizing quality of care.
- Provided clinical guidance as a preceptor to newly hired staff nurses and student nurses to achieve effective outcomes.
- Charge nurse on orthopedic unit and medical surgical unit focused on pulmonary disease. Supervised team members, directing and mentoring team in proper care, policies, and procedures.
Registered Nurse
Cross Country Travel Corps
01.2002 - 06.2004
- Delivered high level of quality care to patients recovering from orthopedic surgery.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Charge nurse within three months of hire.
- Instructed family members and caregivers on proper post-op care plan to ensure sustained recovery.
Registered Nurse
St. John's Mercy Medical Center
05.1999 - 01.2002
- Provided direct patient care on medical-surgical, and orthopedic trauma 48 bed unit.
- Charge nurse position within six months of hire. Led unit healthcare team in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Unit Secretary
St. John's Mercy Medical Center
07.1997 - 05.1999
- Entered physician's orders proficiently. Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for hospital and patient needs.
- Managed incoming calls and directed to appropriate staff.
- Maintained friendly rapport with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare personnel.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Goldfarb School of Nursing At Barnes-Jewish College
St Louis, MO05.1999
Skills
- Strong ability to work independently and expeditiously in time-sensitive environment
- Excellent organizational competency and attention to detail
- Reliable with expert healthcare knowledge
- Active listening
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Team oriented with capability to collaborate with coworkers to foster positive work culture
Awards
Daisy Award 2013
Faces Award 2016
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
St. Luke's Hospital
06.2004 - Current
Registered Nurse
Cross Country Travel Corps
01.2002 - 06.2004
Registered Nurse
St. John's Mercy Medical Center
05.1999 - 01.2002
Unit Secretary
St. John's Mercy Medical Center
07.1997 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Goldfarb School of Nursing At Barnes-Jewish College
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