Hi, I’m
Rebecca Simmons
Registered Nurse
Jefferson,MD
The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.
Mahatma Gandhi
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with a background in medical-surgical nursing. Skilled in patient assessment and medication administration, and team collaboration. Proficient in electronic medical record systems and various medical procedures. Dedicated to providing patient-centered care and improving outcomes. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
Work History
Frederick Health Hospital, Frederick, USA
MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSE
2021.09 - Current (3 years)
Job overview
- Provide care to adult patients with a variety of medical and surgical conditions
- Administer medications and treatments as ordered by physicians
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to provide patient-centered care
- Evaluated laboratory results and diagnostic tests to assess response to treatment plans
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times
- Enforced infection control protocols throughout all phases of care delivery
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on providing quality care
- Identified potential risk factors that could lead to adverse events or complications
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs
- Provided patient education on medications and treatments
- Performed assessments to monitor changes in patient conditions
- Administered intravenous fluids, electrolytes, and other medications as prescribed
- Documented patient progress notes and care plans in electronic medical records system
- Initiated emergency measures for life threatening situations or complications.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Education
Frederick Community College
Associate of Science from Nursing
05.2021
University Overview
Honors: Dean's List
Skills
- Electronic medical record (EMR) systems
- Intravenous (IV) therapy
- Patient assessment and triage
- Patient and family education and counseling
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Team collaboration and communication
- Wound care and dressing changes
- Basic life support (BLS)
- Medication Administration
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Team Training and Development
Certification
- Maryland Nursing License #R248702-Expires 02/28/25
- Basic Life Support #235414740521-Expires 03/31/25
Availability
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Timeline
MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSE
Frederick Health Hospital
2021.09 - Current (3 years)
Frederick Community College
Associate of Science from Nursing
- Maryland Nursing License #R248702-Expires 02/28/25
- Basic Life Support #235414740521-Expires 03/31/25
Shared Governance and Committees
- Unit Practice Council (UPC)
- Nursing Professional and Education Development (NPED)
- Daisy Committee
- Purposeful Rounding Committee
Mentor
- Currently mentoring a nursing student for their Capstone Project.
References
References available upon request.
Shared Governance And Committees
- Unit Practice Council (UPC)
- Nursing Professional and Education Development (NPED)
- Daisy Committee
- Purposeful Rounding Committee
- Mentor
Mentor
Mentor for a nursing student completing their Capstone Project.
References
References available upon request.
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