Shanica Baptiste-Simmonds MSN, APRN, FNP-C
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with seven years of cumulative experience in prior registered nursing roles. Adept at critical care and management with training in patient education and leadership. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Dominion Family Healthcare, PLLC
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals and gynecological examinations.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Advanced Women's Center
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Worked in women's health services providing counseling on reproductive issues and assisting with family planning needs.
- Assessed and treated STDs in females and their partners.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Aguirre Pediatrics
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks.
- Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
CentroMed Sarah E. Davidson Clinic
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
Charge Registered Nurse
Christus Santa Rosa- Westover
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse
Austin Emergency Center
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
MercyOne Medical
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Christus St. Michael's
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Telephone Triage Nurse- Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
White Stone Healthcare
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues and administering or dispensing medication and injections.
- Assisted in management of patient utilization of health care system and provided patient education relative to health care needs, use of community resources and responsibilities of membership in managed care.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Contract Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
University Hospital
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Circulator Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Performed preoperative assessments on patients and evaluated overall health.
- Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
- Communicated with patient and his or her family regarding postoperative and wound care.
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
- Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
- Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
Charge Registered Nurse
Comanche County Memorial Hospital Oklahoma
06.2016 - 01.2019
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Cincinnati College of Nursing
Cincinnati, OH04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Norman, OK07.2016
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Sir Arthur Lewis Community College
Vieux-Fort Saint Lucia08.2012
Skills
- Healthcare management
- Electronic Medical Records
- Preventive Care
- Excellent oral communication
- Treatment plan development
- Diabetes and nutrition treatments
- Acute care expertise
- Compliance reporting expert
Accomplishments
Outstanding Master of Science in Nursing Award (April 2023)
Affiliations
04/2016- Present: Sigma Theta Tau International Member- Beta Beta Chapter (Dallas)
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
- ENPC - Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Dominion Family Healthcare, PLLC
01.2023 - 05.2023
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Advanced Women's Center
01.2023 - 05.2023
Charge Registered Nurse
Christus Santa Rosa- Westover
09.2022 - 05.2023
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Aguirre Pediatrics
08.2022 - 12.2022
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
CentroMed Sarah E. Davidson Clinic
05.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse
Austin Emergency Center
05.2022 - 11.2022
Travel ER Registered Nurse
MercyOne Medical
02.2022 - 05.2022
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Christus St. Michael's
09.2021 - 02.2022
Telephone Triage Nurse- Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
White Stone Healthcare
07.2020 - 08.2021
Contract Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital
11.2019 - 06.2020
Travel ER Registered Nurse
University Hospital
08.2019 - 11.2019
Circulator Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
01.2019 - 08.2019
Charge Registered Nurse
Comanche County Memorial Hospital Oklahoma
06.2016 - 01.2019
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Cincinnati College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Sir Arthur Lewis Community College
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