Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
Daisy Award Nominee
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Kevin Simpson

Westfield,USA

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Ascension St. Vincent, specializing in patient assessment and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability in telemetry interpretation and care plan development, consistently ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Recognized for delivering exceptional education to patients and families, fostering a supportive environment that promotes recovery and wellness. Committed to enhancing healthcare delivery through compassionate care and effective communication.

Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Intake Registered Nurse

Options Behavioral Health
01.2025 - Current
  • Conduct comprehensive mental health intake assessments for up to [15] patients per shift, including psychiatric history, suicide/homicide risk[Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)], substance use, and psychosocial factors.
  • Rapidly triage referrals and emergency presentations to determine appropriate level of care and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Perform medication reconciliation and document current medications, allergies, and adverse reactions to ensure safe admission and continuity of care.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Administer and monitor first-line psychiatric and PRN medications per orders; observe for adverse effects and report changes to the treatment team.
  • Implement crisis intervention techniques and de-escalation strategies to safely manage agitated or suicidal patients, reducing need for restraints.
  • Conduct orientation and safety education for newly admitted patients, including unit rules, medication teaching, and crisis resources.
  • Ensure care adheres to hospital policies, Joint Commission standards, and state mental health regulations during intake and admission processes.
  • Provide mentorship and training to new intake staff and float nurses on assessment protocols, EHR workflows, and safety procedures.

Registered Nurse

Ascension St. Vincent 86th St./ Progressive Coronary Care Unit
10.2023 - 12.2024
  • Managed care for all levels of cardiovascular medical and pre-operative procedures, revascularization, angioplasties, and cardiac catheterizations.
  • Effective assessment skills for varying levels of acuity on cardiac progressive unit. Proficient in managing multiple cardiac IV infusions/drips while adhering to unit protocols.
  • Communicates daily with Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Pulmonology, Infectious Disease, Nephrology, and current resident physicians regarding the management and maintenance of patient care.
  • Provides education to patients daily regarding their respective disease processes.
  • Able to read and interpret telemetry independently.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to the healthcare team.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.

Registered Nurse

Staff America/Community North Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2023
  • Assisted in the implementation of infection control procedures and best practices.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging situations.
  • Specialized in acute rehabilitation primary care. Responsible for extensive variety of complex diagnoses. This patient population encompassed neurological and musculoskeletal disorders, brain/spinal cord trauma, burn, GU, post op cardiovascular surgical complications, and organ transplant rehabilitation.
  • Able to assess, troubleshoot, and problem solve patient needs. Thorough pain assessment provided while utilizing adaptive solutions. Collaborated directly with the physicians, the physical, occupational, and speech therapists. Attended daily interdisciplinary conferences for planning patient goals while following specific state and national guidelines for optimal rehabilitative care.
  • Effectively handles IV medications, central lines, multiple types of ostomies, wound vacs, tracheostomies, G/J, JP, and nephrostomy tubes. Monitored signs and symptoms of all medication administrations, and continuously monitored for adverse reactions, as well as providing a consistently safe environment.
  • Provided education to each patient and their families/caregivers regarding current therapies and new medications. Created detailed individualized care plans that addressed patient needs during the admission process.
  • Assessed, planned, and evaluated care for up to seven patients daily. Commended by direct supervisors, patients, and their family members for providing excellent patient care.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.

Education

Associate Degree - Nursing

Fortis College
12.2021

Skills

  • EPIC Charting Proficiency
  • Telemetry interpretation
  • Care plan development
  • Pain management
  • Patient assessment
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Critical thinking
  • Family education
  • Sunrise Charting Proficiency
  • Assessment/Monitoring of Vital Signs and Observations
  • Critical Thinking
  • Patient Safety
  • Precepting
  • Cardiac care management
  • Direct patient care
  • Effective communication
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Excellent Interpersonal Communication
  • Time Management
  • Licensed RN
  • Medication administration
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient care
  • Infection control measures
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Performing ekgs
  • Intake and discharge
  • Relationship building

Accomplishments

  • Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
  • Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.

Certification

  • BLS/AHA- Expires 05-2027
  • RN License- 28282415A- Expires 10-2025

Timeline

Intake Registered Nurse

Options Behavioral Health
01.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse

Ascension St. Vincent 86th St./ Progressive Coronary Care Unit
10.2023 - 12.2024

Registered Nurse

Staff America/Community North Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2023

Associate Degree - Nursing

Fortis College

Daisy Award Nominee

Recieved Nomination for Excellent Patient Care in the Cardiac Progressive Unit

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