Amy Lawrence Simonds RN

781-***-**** ad2bwr@r.postjobfree.com

Education

Cason Newman University, Tide Jefferson City, TN

Pursing Master of Science Nursing, anticipated graduation 2024

Bachelor of Science Nursing, August 2021

Tidewater Community College, Portsmouth, Virginia

Associates Degree in Applied Sciences, December 2010, magna cum laude

Massasoit Community College, Brockton, Massachusetts

Pre-nursing, non-degree, Dean’s List

Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan

Liberal Arts, non- degree

Professional Summary

10 years of acute care experience in a Level 2 teaching facility in various roles working with multiple disciplines to provide optimal patient centered care.

Demonstrated ability to rapidly adjust to dynamic situations in a variety of settings while working with diverse populations.

Knowledge of current evidence-based nursing theory and practices.

Communicator with experience in presenting information accurately and effectively to large and small groups utilizing verbal and documented presentations enhanced with current technology.

Experience

February 2016 to present

ICU Staff Nurse, Beaumont Health, Dearborn, MI

Responsible for total patient care for medical, trauma, neurological and surgical patients at nurse to patient ratio of 1:1-2 dependent on acuity

Qualified to float to all adult critical care units within the facility to include CCU and CVICU

Adept at managing ventilators, arterial lines, ventricular access devices including drains and pressure monitors, central lines, CRRT, Vigileo/EV100, and specialty beds to include roto-prone

Maintained patient homeostasis, safety and well-being through independent titration of multiple drips such as vasopressors, anticoagulants, paralytics, analgesia and sedation in accordance with protocols or ordered parameters

Assessed patient and family education needs and readiness and provided needed education utilizing individualized care and education plans initiated on receipt of patient responsibility and revised each shift.

Served as charge nurse and nurse preceptor for nurses and nursing students.

February 2013- February 2016

Medical/Oncology Staff Nurse Beaumont Health, Dearborn, MI

Provided direct nursing care for up to 8 patients including appropriate supportive care and administration of chemotherapy, blood components, fluid and electrolyte replacements, and other oncology treatments as prescribed

Followed established facility policies and procedures to continuously maintain optimal patient safety and infection control standards

Supervised support staff and precepted new nurses in clinical activities

Received multiple “Everyday Hero” awards for excellence in patient care and satisfaction

Served as evening charge nurse and nurse preceptor.

Case Manager, Affinity Hospice of Life, Southgate MI

October 2011 to February 2013

Created and implemented individualized patient plans of care through detailed patient assessment and collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.

Coordinated patient care in varied settings; hospital, long term care and home

Responsible for precepting new hospice nurses

Supervised hospice aids

Received “Whatever it Takes” award for excellence in patient care and customer satisfaction

Academic Activities and Achievements

Gama Beta Phi National Honor Society, member since 2020

Tidewater Community College Student Nurses Association, President 2009-2010

Tidewater Community College President’s List 2009, 2010

Massasoit Community College Dean’s List

Community Service

Citizens Committee to Protect the Elderly, 2009-2010

La Leach League International, Group Leader, Various locations in TN, MA and VA 2001-2009

Vineyard Community Church Medical Mission to Mazatlán, Mexico 2011-present

Provided medical outreach in impoverished areas providing primary nursing care and education during a two week annual trip

References available upon request.

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