Jennifer Simm
Nanaimo,B.C.
Summary
Conscientious Registered Nurse offering 8 years of experience providing comprehensive care in Acute and Community care settings. Works effectively within healthcare teams to develop care plans and advocate for patients. Excellent record of adherence to patient privacy protocols and medical charting best practices.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Enhanced Discharge Team (Community Health services, Island Health)
Nanaimo , BC
2021.04 - Current
- Provide high intensity transitional support to clinically complex patients being discharged from NRGH and create sustainable care planning once safely discharged
- Mitigate health concerns to keep client’s from re-admission to hospital
- Communication with client’s support network (family, friends, etc.), navigation through the complexity of the healthcare system and referring to case management if requiring long term care application.
Registered Nurse
Discharge Readiness Unit, Island Health
Nanaimo , BC
2018.10 - 2021.04
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors, case managers and physicians
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
Registered Nurse
Medical Acute, (Island Health)
Nanaimo , BC
2016.06 - 2018.10
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Home Care Support
Personal Care for Gentleman living with a C6 injury
Nanaimo , BC
2012.04 - 2016.05
- Morning care including catheter and bowel care
- Cooking meals and light duties around the home
- Shopping and running errands
- Assisting client with manual transfers.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree -
Vancouver Island University
06.2016
Skills
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Wound Care and Irrigation
- Chronic Disease Management
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Medication Administration
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Problem Resolution
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- WHIMIS training, 04/2024
- Food Safe Level 1, 06/2024
- Naloxone Training, 05/2024
- CPR-C Certificate, 2023
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, 01/2020
Languages
French
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Enhanced Discharge Team (Community Health services, Island Health)
2021.04 - Current
Registered Nurse
Discharge Readiness Unit, Island Health
2018.10 - 2021.04
Registered Nurse
Medical Acute, (Island Health)
2016.06 - 2018.10
Home Care Support
Personal Care for Gentleman living with a C6 injury
2012.04 - 2016.05
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree -
Vancouver Island University
- WHIMIS training, 04/2024
- Food Safe Level 1, 06/2024
- Naloxone Training, 05/2024
- CPR-C Certificate, 2023
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, 01/2020
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