Sonya Y. Jackson-Simmons, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

**** ********* ***** ~ West Palm Beach, Fl 33417

561-***-**** advshn@r.postjobfree.com

Direct Care Outpatient Inpatient Management

Highly dynamic healthcare professional with inpatient and outpatient experience committed to continue professional training.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Interdisciplinary Collaboration Evidence Based Practice Coaching & Mentoring EHR Telehealth Diagnosis Patient Interaction

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Strive Health Palm Beach, FL

Lead Nurse Practitioner 2020-2022

Obtained histories, performed appropriate physical exams, ordered diagnostic tests/labs, interpret test results, prescribed medications in an outpatient office. Document patient condition, develop relevant intervention plan, and monitor response to significant incidents Educated patients and their family on CKD, ESRD, dialysis treatment options and renal transplants Collaborate with multidisciplinary team including Primary Care Physician, and Nephrologists Patient referral to Dietician, Case Manager, Vascular Surgeon, and Transplant Center Lead a team in the care management of CKD, and ESRD patients in Palm Beach County, Florida Kept abreast of developments in renal care treatment, guidelines, policies and procedures Design, deliver and coordinate orientation and training for clinical hires in new markets Jupiter Hospitalists, Inc/Dr. Baqir Syed (Independent Hospitalist) Jupiter, FL Acute Care Nurse Practitioner 2010 – 2020

Provide inpatient advance practice nursing care including acute and chronic illnesses. Perform appropriate physical exams, order diagnostic tests/labs, interpret test results, and prescribe medications. Record physical findings, and formulate plan based on patient's condition. Admit patients seen in the emergency room. Responsible for admission and discharge admission orders. Dictate History & Physical, Consultations, and Discharge Summary. Collaboration with specialists and multidisciplinary teams for inpatient and outpatient care. Assist with perioperative and post-operative care within the hospital. Consult specialists as needed. Preceptor for Nurse Practitioner students. Strong work ethic. Successful in managing time, multitasking, prioritizing tasks, and exercising sound judgment required to improve the quality of patient care. Track record in building relationships with patients, family members, physicians and other medical professionals. Strong organizational and excellent communication skills. Dr. Hashem Khorassani, (Independent Hospitalist) WPB, FL Acute Care Nurse Practitioner 2009 - 2010

Provide inpatient advance practice nursing care. Perform physical assessments, order diagnostic tests/labs, and interpret test results. Admit patients seen in the emergency room and write admission orders. Dictate History & Physicals, Consultations, and Discharge Summary. Record physical findings, and formulate plan based on patient's condition. Consult specialists as needed. OTHER WORK HISTORY

Kanner, Mendelson, & Shteiman, LLC Primary Care WPB, FL Office Administrator, RN, Medical Assistant

Responsible for hiring and terminating staff, evaluated 15 or more employees job performance, and conducted monthly staff meetings. Implemented office protocols, instructed clinical and administrative staff on office procedures. Experienced in chart audits/HEDIS Measures. Patient care, and patient education. Obtained authorizations for hospital admissions, specialist, and diagnostic procedures. Referred patients to external agencies such as Health Care District, DCF Services, Senior Services, WIC Food Program, and Pharmaceutical Patient Assistant Programs. Established Mentoring Program for Medical Assistants. Experienced with DOT physicals and OODD Examinations. Experience in HMO/PPO, Medicare/Medicaid, Auto and Worker's Compensation Insurance.

JFK Medical Center Atlantis, FL

RN III, Staff/Step-down unit

Provide nursing care to patients, completing pre-operative and post-operative procedures, perform physical assessments, administer medications/IV Fluids and monitor recovery progress. Track lab values and test results, updating physicians when appropriate. Responsible for 4:1 patient on Surgical/Vascular step-down unit. Preceptor for Student Nurse. Relief Charge Nurse RN, Per Diem

Provide nursing care to patients on a Medical Surgical unit, performed physical assessments, administered medications/IV Fluids, patient, and family education, discharge planning, etc. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL

• Master of Science, Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

• Bachelor of Science, Nursing Magna Cum Laude

Palm Beach Community College, Lake Worth, FL

• Associate of Arts, General Education

• Associate of Science, Nursing

Ross Technical Education Center, West Palm Beach, FL

• Medical Assistant Certificate

Licensure:

• APRN - Florida

• RN Multistate

Certifications:

• American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association

• Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)

• Sigma Theta Tau - Honor Society of Nursing

• Florida Atlantic University Alumni

Awards/Honors/Recognition:

• The National Scholars Honor Society

• Biltmore Who’s Who

• The IMPAC Award for Honors (FAU)

• Cambridge Who's Who

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