Beatrice Sims
HOUSTON,TX
Summary
Dedicated to promoting quality patient care and satisfaction and offering experience in nursing and healthcare administration. Possesses proven track record of developing and implementing comprehensive nursing policies, providing excellent leadership and mentoring, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
Birchwood Of Spring Branch
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Improved patient care quality by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective discharge planning and patient education
- Enhanced staff performance by conducting regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and offering tailored professional development opportunities
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
- Evaluated work performance of nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Planned and assigned workload to nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Evaluated work performance of 9 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Planned and assigned workload to 10-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Shasta Regional Medical Group
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Assessed medical status of patients pre and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Assisted providers with cardiac monitoring, therapeutic measures and procedures related to cardiac monitoring
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Monitored condition and performance of cardiac equipment, executing routine maintenance and scheduling repairs
- Assisted providers with cardiac monitoring, therapeutic measures and procedures related to cardiac monitoring
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Monitored condition and performance of cardiac equipment, executing routine maintenance and scheduling repairs.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently monitoring cardiac telemetry and promptly responding to critical changes.
- Provided comprehensive cardiac education to patients and families, empowering them in self-care management postdischarge.
- Ensured optimal clinical outcomes for cardiac patients through timely identification of potential complications and prompt intervention.
Travel Registered Nurse, Post-Op Unit
Kindred Hospital Bay Area
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities
- Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence at urgent care clinic
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments
- Evaluated hospital-onset and healthcare-acquired infections by conducting root cause analysis
- Identified and mitigated unnecessary infection risks through regular reviews and procedural assessments
- Identified risks proactively, preparing teams for likely infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends
- Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions
- Coordinated successfully and with full compliance to prevent infections according to facility and Joint Commission standards
- Developed effective training programs to help staff understand and implement critical protections
- Presented findings to committees and public interest groups to spearhead necessary changes to policies and procedures
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
New York Community Hospital
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed caseload of 5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Assisted 2 physicians with procedures such as thoracentesis, intubation
- Collaborated with 10-person health care team to revise and develop treatment plans for [Number] patients simultaneously.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
Kindred Hospital Bay Area
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and interpreting results, contributing to accurate diagnoses and appropriate treatments.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through thorough discharge planning and patient education on self-care management.
- Implemented time management strategies effectively balancing multiple responsibilities while delivering high-quality care under pressure.
ADON
HOUSTON HEIGHTS NURSING HOME
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Improved patient care quality by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols
- Enhanced staff competency through regular training sessions and performance evaluations
- Streamlined communication between nursing departments for efficient workflow and patient care coordination
- Reduced medication errors by conducting thorough medication administration audits and providing feedback to nursing staff.
- Planned and assigned workload to nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Evaluated work performance of nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Planned and assigned workload to nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Evaluated work performance of nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Planned and assigned workload to 5-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Evaluated work performance of 5 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
Staff Registered Nurse, PACU
Methodist West Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Education
Master of Science - Geriatric Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Belltech Career Institute
Houston, TX05.2017
Skills
- Nurse Education and Training
- Leadership and Guidance
- Quality Improvement
- Strong Work Ethic
Certification
B.sc of Nursing
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Birchwood Of Spring Branch
09.2022 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Shasta Regional Medical Group
08.2021 - 04.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, Post-Op Unit
Kindred Hospital Bay Area
01.2021 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
New York Community Hospital
07.2020 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
Kindred Hospital Bay Area
01.2020 - 05.2020
ADON
HOUSTON HEIGHTS NURSING HOME
01.2019 - 02.2020
Staff Registered Nurse, PACU
Methodist West Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2019
Master of Science - Geriatric Nursing
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Belltech Career Institute
B.sc of Nursing
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