Kevin Simpson
Westfield
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Ascension St. Vincent, excelling in patient assessment and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability in telemetry interpretation and care plan development, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Recognized for delivering exceptional education to patients and families, fostering a supportive environment for recovery and wellness.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent 86th St./ Progressive Coronary Care Unit
Indianapolis
10.2023 - 06.2025
- 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.
- Assisted in the implementation of infection control procedures and best practices.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging situations.
Registered Nurse
Staff America/Community North Rehabilitation Hospital
Indianapolis,
06.2022 - 09.2023
- 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
- Problem solving
- Family education
- Preventive health
- Sunrise Charting Proficiency
- Assessment/Monitoring of Vital Signs and Observations
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Safety
- Phlebotomy
- Knowledge of Regulatory Practices
- Excellent Interpersonal Communication
- Time Management
Certification
- BLS/AHA- Expires 2025-06
- RN License- 28282415A- Expires 2023-10
- Covid Emergency License from 2022-01 to 2022-05
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent 86th St./ Progressive Coronary Care Unit
10.2023 - 06.2025
Registered Nurse
Staff America/Community North Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2023
Associate Degree - Nursing
Fortis College
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