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Tessa Sims

Booneville,MS

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficient with 13 years of diverse experience in direct patient care. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Pre OP and Post op specialties.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Dedicated nursing professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Certified in BLS, ACLS and PALS

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Preop RN

Magnolia Regional Health Center Surgery Center
06.2011 - Current
  • 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.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.

RN

Ashland Health And Rehabilitation
11.2010 - 04.2011
  • 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.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.

Cashier

Walgreens
05.2005 - 11.2010
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.

Education

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Northeast Mississippi Community College
Booneville, MS
05.2010

Skills

  • IV starts
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Medical Supply Management
  • Preventive Healthcare
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Patient Examination
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Routine Examinations
  • Airway Management
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Admissions and Discharge Processes
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Treatment Preparation
  • Patient and Family Advocacy

Timeline

Preop RN

Magnolia Regional Health Center Surgery Center
06.2011 - Current

RN

Ashland Health And Rehabilitation
11.2010 - 04.2011

Cashier

Walgreens
05.2005 - 11.2010

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Northeast Mississippi Community College
Tessa Sims