SOMMER MIMS
Sanford,FL
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in patient care and critical assessment. Skilled in maintaining calm and efficiency in high-pressure environments. Proven ability to collaborate with healthcare teams to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
ADVENTHEALTH SURGERY CENTER LAKE MARY, FL
Lake Mary, FL
08.2023 - Current
- Performed direct nursing care and ensured patient safety by adhering to guidelines and protocols.
- Performs direct care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act
- Maintains a safe therapeutic environment
- Perform initial intake assessments, verifying paperwork and doctor’s orders, IV insertion for surgery
- Reports to charge nurse and follows chain of command
- Educated patients on preoperative procedures and rights
- Described perioperative experience to the patient and the participation of the significant other, including what to expect before, during, and after the procedure
- Contacted all patients the day prior to surgery
- Reviewed health history and procedure to be performed
- Provided all required preoperative instructions applicable to the procedure being performed
- Prepared and restocked the pre-operative area for the following day
- Anticipate and manage critical situations and emergencies
- 2:1 patient ratio, airway management, vital signs and cardiac monitoring, surgical site monitoring, neurological assessment, pain management, collaboration with surgical team, precise documentation, operation and discharge instructions and education, medication safety, infection control
- Performed thorough and accurate continual patient assessment, anticipating potential problems and reporting pertinent assessments to the anesthesiologist, supervisor, and/or surgeon appropriately
Registered Nurse
ADVENTHEALTH APOPKA, FL
Apopka, FL
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Oversaw and supported PCTs to ensure high standards of patient care.
- Practiced a wide variety of nursing protocols and procedures including, but not limited to: head to toe assessment, stroke assessments using the NIHSS, ECG 12-lead, IV insertion, IV medication administration, Insulin injections, Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone drips, blood transfusions, collect labs and urine samples, stratus for translation services, foley catheter insertion, bladder scanner, wound care, ostomy, nephrostomy, and urostomy care, tube feedings, tube medication administration, hand-held doppler, Backer Act, Marchman Act, PCI and TR band care.
- EMR - Cerner and Epic, admission and discharge, assisting with ADLs for optimal patient care.
- 1:4 patient ratio and 21 bed unit
- Stroke certified unit
- Preceptor
- Onboarding Ambassador
- Reports to charge nurse and follows the chain of command
Physical Therapy Aide II
ADVENTHEALTH APOPKA, FL
Apopka, FL
06.2018 - 05.2022
- Assisted patients with preparation and recovery during therapy sessions, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Organized therapy spaces and assisted with equipment setup and patient transfers.
- Adjust and modify devices to fit patients comfortably and to help them function more effectively.
- Assists physical therapists with a variety of treatments and always maintains premium patient care.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY – ORLANDO CAMPUS
Orlando04.2022
Associates Degree - General Studies
LAKE SUMTER STATE COLLEGE
Leesburg, FL05.2015
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Emergency response
- Electronic medical records
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Intravenous therapy
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Regulatory compliance
- Healthcare policies
- Effective communication
- Medical terminology
- Documentation compliance
- HIPAA regulations
Certification
- Registered Nurse License # 9596869
- ACLS – Renewal 2027-05
- BLS – Renewal 2027-05
- PALS – Renewal 2027-05
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
ADVENTHEALTH SURGERY CENTER LAKE MARY, FL
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
ADVENTHEALTH APOPKA, FL
05.2022 - 08.2023
Physical Therapy Aide II
ADVENTHEALTH APOPKA, FL
06.2018 - 05.2022
Associate Degree - Nursing
RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY – ORLANDO CAMPUS
Associates Degree - General Studies
LAKE SUMTER STATE COLLEGE
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