Monica Simms, MSN, ANP-BC

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Lansdowne, PA 19050 Email: acwqzt@r.postjobfree.com

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

A devoted and hard-working nursing professional with a long, successful background in medical oncology, palliative care and geriatric practices seeks to continue delivering exceptional healthcare services in demanding environments. Possess strong communication skills that can be easily used to work closely with staff members and patients to solve problems and create effective care plans. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments by streamlining health service operations and maintaining order.

Areas of Expertise

Comprehensive Patient Care

Community Health

Physician Collaboration

Staff Oversight & Guidance

Interpersonal Communication

Organization

Caseload Management

Records Maintenance

Admittances & Transfers

Treatment Plans

Physical & Clinical Exams

Family & Patient Education

Professional Experience

MATRIX MEDICAL NETWORK, Philadelphia, PA November 2014–Present

Nurse Practitioner

As part of the Clinical Operations Team, provides clinical assessment and care to assigned patients including assessments of health plan members in their homes and in facilities. The responsibilities include: adult/geriatric assessment, medical history, physical exam, medication reconciliation, diagnosis, and health education. Additionally, patient education, communication to the PCP, follow-up facilitated with the PCP, and case management referrals may also be part of any assessment.

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, Philadelphia, PA October 2013-November2014

Nurse Practitioner

Assesses the physical status of surgical preoperatively/postoperative patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies. Oversaw the care of cardiothoracic preoperative and postoperative patients with assigned cardiothoracic residents and fellows. Worked both independently and as part of a treatment team to formulate optimal care plans for patients including treatments and consultations. Prepared patients for discharge entering instructions and follow up care. Deeply involved in all crucial aspects of patient care such as managing disease processes, obtaining medical histories, and providing health education to patients and families.

THOMAS JEFFERSON KIMMEL CANCER CENTER, Philadelphia, PA December 2011–September 2013

Nurse Practitioner

Assesses the status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies. Determines eligibility of patients for entry into clinical trials based on findings. Calculate and draft all chemotherapy orders weekly for up coming treatments for patients receiving chemotherapy and those receiving concurrent radiation. Write prescriptions or orders for medication, blood products based upon laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures in accordance with written practice protocol.

MATRIX MEDICAL NETWORK, Philadelphia, PA July 2010–December 2011

Nurse Practitioner

Build communicative relationships with clients to understand their complex medical needs. Use medical history knowledge and conduct physicals to make informed diagnoses for underserved clients in the community. Maintains provision of preventive health services (e.g. screening, risks assessment, immunizations, PAP smears, self-breast exam)

VNA OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA, PHILADELPHIA, PA NOVEMBER 2009-JULY 2010

NURSE PRACTITINER

Collects, records, and analyzes assessment data such as patient health data, and diagnoses. Monitors and evaluates the patient’s responses, documents interventions, evaluates, and revises the plan of care as necessary. Provides safe, therapeutic, cost-effective patient care and problems, imaging and lab results. Conduct rounds on 10 bed inpatient units of those patients on hospice to ensure optimal management of symptoms by means of mediation adjustments. As part of the Palliative care and Hospice team, provided and maintained call for the various 3000 patient population of outpatient hospice members.

Additional Experience

Temple University, Philadelphia, PA August 2004–NOVEMBER 2009 CLINICAL STAFF NURSE, MEDICAL Oncology, Provided rigorous bedside nursing care in the inpatient unit for general medical and radiation oncology. Administer chemotherapy treatments, calculate and verify chemotherapy orders prior to administration to ensure proper dose of treatments. Safely administer medications, fluids and blood products. Collaborate with the physicians and other clinicians regarding treatment plan and possible side effects as the patients’ advocate. Assessed patients’ responses and managed symptoms throughout the various treatments cycles.

Education

Masters of Science, Nursing, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA (January, 2009)

Bachelors of Science, Nursing, Widener University, Chester, PA (May, 2004)

Bachelors of Arts, Psychology, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA (August 2000)

Licenses & Certifications

Adult Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center (July 2009)

Advance Practice-NP Georgia Board of Nursing (August 2016)

Registered Professional Nurse, Georgia State Board (August 2016)

Registered Nurse, Pennsylvania State Board (August 2004)

Active DEA License (2010)

American Heart Association, Basic Life Support

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