Wendy L. Sims
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 31 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Critical Care, Pediatrics, Operating room, PACU, Nursing Home, Adjunct Faculty for teaching nursing students, School Health Nurse Supervisor, 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 efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Nurse Supervisor
Mecklenburg County Health Department
08.2015 - Current
- Assisted with caring for specific patients by utilizing excellent clinical skills and judgment.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Trained, evaluated and coached clinical staff to improve performance.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment
Education Coordinator
Carolinas Specialty Hospital
01.2009 - Current
- Establish, Implement, facilitate and coordinate the ongoing, hospital-wide Education Program in accordance with Joint Commission and other healthcare Accrediting standards.
- Assisted with development of improved seminars and training materials
- Planned, formulated and assessed goals, policies, and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards
School Nurse
Mecklenburg County Public Health
10.2013 - 08.2015
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
Staff Development Coordinator
Brian Center Health And Rehabilitation
06.2010 - 06.2012
- Performed reviews of employee work performance to check for areas in need of additional training.
- Monitored employee performance to look for areas in need of improvement.
- Developed and delivered new hire training programs and continuous professional development.
- Created and managed continuous improvement classes and training programs targeted to new employees.
Performance Improvement Coordinator
Carolinas HealthCare System
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Using continuous quality improvement methods to help improve the quality of patient care.
Clinical Case Manager
Carolinas HealthCare System
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Managing patients effectively through a continuum of care by overseeing timely Access to services and the appropriateness and medically necessitate is provided.
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations, and procedural costs
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals
Post Anesthesia Recovery Nurse
Carolinas HealthCare System
- Providing direct patient care for adult and pediatric populations recovering from various surgical procedures
- Preceptor for new employees and nursing students.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
Staff Nurse
Carolinas HealthCare System
- II Cardiovascular Recovery Unit, Provide direct patient care for adult and pediatric populations, functioning as charge nurse, precepting new employees
- Caring for patients with LVADs, LVAS, IABP, hemodynamic monitoring., Cardiovascular step-down surgical unit, Carolinas HealthCare System, Providing direct patient care for cardiovascular surgical patients, telemetry monitoring and arrhythmia assessments, charge nurse, preceptor for new graduates.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Leadership in Health Care Systems
Regis University
Denver, CO05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina
Charlotte, NC05.1990
Skills
- Nurse retention management
- Supervisory expertise
- Supervisory experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent organization skills
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
Certification
Feb 2007 Certified Professional Utilization Reviewer, McKesson Health Solutions LLC. Feb 2009 Certified Professional Utilization Reviewer, McKesson Health Solutions LLC.
- National School Nurse Certification, National Board for Certification of School Nurses - August 2021
- BLS Provider
Affiliations
2008-present Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Member
2006-present American Association of Heart failure Nurses Member
2006-present Association of Black Cardiologist Lay Member
Teaching and Mentorship Activities
Carolinas College of Health and Sciences, Charlotte, NC
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Taught freshman and senior nursing students for 2 semesters in course 101 and 201 of nursing curriculum. Responsible for clinical teaching and evaluation of written assignments. Provided office hours for students.
Timeline
School Nurse Supervisor
Mecklenburg County Health Department
08.2015 - Current
School Nurse
Mecklenburg County Public Health
10.2013 - 08.2015
Staff Development Coordinator
Brian Center Health And Rehabilitation
06.2010 - 06.2012
Education Coordinator
Carolinas Specialty Hospital
01.2009 - Current
Performance Improvement Coordinator
Carolinas HealthCare System
01.2008 - 01.2009
Clinical Case Manager
Carolinas HealthCare System
01.2003 - 01.2008
Post Anesthesia Recovery Nurse
Carolinas HealthCare System
Staff Nurse
Carolinas HealthCare System
Master of Science - Nursing, Leadership in Health Care Systems
Regis University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina
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