Shatoya Simpson-McClendon RN,BSN
Greenacres,Fl
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Infusion
Florida Cancer Specialists
03.2024 - Current
- Safely and accurately administer chemotherapeutic agents through central line or peripheral vein to patients as ordered by company physicians
- Act as moderator/instructor for chemotherapy classes as needed
- Educate patients and family (when appropriate) about medications, side effects, and planned treatment courses
- Interact with patients and family in a caring professional manner
- Thoroughly and accurately document on OncoEMR of the treatment rendered to patients
- Ensure appropriate charges are captured by following guidelines for appropriate administration of all medication
- Precepted oncoming nurses with no Oncology experience.
Registered Nurse Intake Coordinator
Wellpath
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Intake and medical assessment of inmates
- Medication administration
- CIWA/COWS detox protocol
- Medical rounds with health care provider
- Q 15 monitoring for patients with suicidal/homicidal ideation
- Phlebotomy, blood glucose monitoring
- Count controlled substances and implement clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols
- And document using the SOAP form
- Communicate information to the nursing staff, physician, health care supervisory personnel or other staff as necessary.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Oncology Unit
Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Medical Center
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Safely and accurately administer chemotherapeutic agents through central line or peripheral veins as ordered by hospital physicians
- Attend interdisciplinary meetings to discuss discharge planning for patients as well as be their advocate
- Thorough and accurate document on CERNER
- Update care plans as necessary
- Medication administration and physical assessments as needed
- Precepting new RN graduates for 16 weeks
- Nominated for Daisy Award
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Safely and accurately administer chemotherapeutic agents through central line or peripheral veins as ordered by hospital physicians
- Attend interdisciplinary meetings to discuss discharge planning for patients as well as be their advocate
- Thorough and accurate document on CERNER
- Update care plans as necessary
- Medication administration and physical assessments as needed
- Precepting new RN graduates for 16 weeks
- Nominated for Daisy Award
Registered Nurse, Infusion
FLORIDA CANCER SPECIALIST
10.2019 - 05.2022
- Safely and accurately administer chemotherapeutic agents through central line or peripheral vein to patients as ordered by company physicians
- Act as moderator/instructor for chemotherapy classes as needed
- Educate patients and family (when appropriate) about medications, side effects, and planned treatment courses
- Interact with patients and family in a caring professional manner
- Thoroughly and accurately document on OncoEMR of the treatment rendered to patients
- Ensure appropriate charges are captured by following guidelines for appropriate administration of all medication
- Precepted oncoming nurses with no Oncology experience.
Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse
SNS NURSING SOLUTIONS HOME HEALTH
07.2018 - 10.2019
- Direct patient care in the home according to the care plan and patient activities as indicated by Registered Nurse within the scope of Nurse Practice Act and Home Health Care Policies and Procedures
- Adhere to professional standards as outlined by protocols, rules, and regulation
- Communicate effectively with other members of th health care team
- Maintain confidentiality of patient records.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE Case Manager
HAMLIN PLACE
09.2016 - 05.2019
- Coordinate and provide care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and client centered
- Help patients make informed decisions by acting as their advocate regarding their clinical status and treatment options
- Handling care assignments while reviewing case progress to determine case closure.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE Crisis Care
TRUSTBRIDGE HOSPICE
05.2015 - 09.2016
- Provide palliative care to terminally ill patients
- Maintained comfort and quality of life, and alerted physicians about changes in patients’ condition
- Provided continuous and precise assessment of patient’s pain and comfort levels
- Communicated all pertinent information and evaluations through clear and concise documentation
- Commute to patients’ homes.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse Long Term Care
Avante Nursing Home Lake Worth
05.2010 - 07.2015
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE Program Manager
ALZHEIMER’ S COMMUNITY CARE
06.2008 - 05.2010
- Responsible for maintaining a quality program in adherence to Alzheimer’s Community Cares Mission
- Ensures the adherence to state and local licensing guidelines, rules, and regulations
- Always maintains accurate updates SADC Quality Assurance Manual
- Oversee daily activities and adheres to policy and procedures of the program
- Responsible for establishing and attainment of goals and objectives of the program including compliance with funding guidelines, policy, and procedure compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL12.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
EXCELSIOR COLLEGE
Albany, NY05.2019
Associate of Arts - General Education
PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE
Lake Worth, FL05.2016
Skills
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Central Line Access
- Venipuncture
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and Empathy
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Infusion
Florida Cancer Specialists
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Intake Coordinator
Wellpath
02.2023 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Oncology Unit
Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Medical Center
02.2023 - 11.2023
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER
05.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse, Infusion
FLORIDA CANCER SPECIALIST
10.2019 - 05.2022
Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse
SNS NURSING SOLUTIONS HOME HEALTH
07.2018 - 10.2019
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE Case Manager
HAMLIN PLACE
09.2016 - 05.2019
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE Crisis Care
TRUSTBRIDGE HOSPICE
05.2015 - 09.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse Long Term Care
Avante Nursing Home Lake Worth
05.2010 - 07.2015
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE Program Manager
ALZHEIMER’ S COMMUNITY CARE
06.2008 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Palm Beach State College
Associate of Science - Nursing
EXCELSIOR COLLEGE
Associate of Arts - General Education
PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE
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