Simon Degroot
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
Littleton,CO
2
years of professional experience
Ambitious critical care nurse with experience in both PCU and Medical Surgical patients seeking an opportunity to not only continue to grow, but advance their ability to help patients through a higher acuity setting. Skilled in quality care that balances the needs of the patient, while also adhering to provider care plans to ensure positive patient outcomes.
Work History
Registered Nurse
2 Years 5 Months- Managing care for both critical care and floor patients with complex cardiac, neurological, and respiratory medical conditions
- Caring for high-risk airway patients, including laryngectomies, tracheostomies, HHFNC, and BiPAP
- Performed numerous rapid responses and aided in code blue scenarios
- Coordination with nursing staff to ensure best care for the patient
- Safe and efficient medication administration, including questioning provider orders and advocating for patient needs
- Caring for post operative patients that were, or currently undergoing mild to moderate sedation
- Familiarity with numerous high-risk drip medications, including but not limited to: insulin, heparin, diltiazem, amiodarone.
- Clinical communication and coordination between interdisciplinary practices, including but not limited to, orthopedics, ENT, pulmonology, cardiology, gastroenterology, palliative care, social work.
- Collection and interpretation of frequent EKG/Telemetry, pulse oximetry, and blood pressure data
- Gaining IV access and ensuring safe medication administration with appropriate guidelines
Registered Nurse Preceptor
1 Year 5 Months- Overseeing safe and efficient patient care for both new graduate nurses and students
- Facilitating guidance while enabling independence for orientates and students
- Providing feedback and growth opportunities to education staff and management in a positive and productive manner
Staff Relief Charge Nurse
4 Months- Supervising and operating a high acuity floor while coordinating the needs of the hospital and units
- Creating and organizing assignments with the oncoming nursing team
- Delegating staffing with other units and house supervisor for hospital needs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
- Magna cum laude in the Accelerated Nursing Program at University of Colorado
Skills
BLS
(AHA)
ACLS
(AHA)
NIHSS Certified
Registered Nurse - Colorado State Board of Nursing
Accomplishments
- Awarded the "Good Catch of the Year" for UCHealth at Highlands Ranch Hospital in 2025 for a life saving intervention with a critical care patient
- Awarded "Coordinator's Choice" for New Graduate Nurse Project "Early Palliative Care Consultation in the Critical Care Setting" (2025)
Timeline
Staff Relief Charge Nurse
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
03.2026 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse Preceptor
UCHealth
02.2025 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse
UCHealth
02.2024 - CurrentRead More
University of Colorado Denver
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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