Kimiko Simpson
Rossland,B.C.
Summary
As a renal home therapies nurse, I rely on establishing strong rapport with my patients and their families. Excellent communication skills are required, as I am frequently communicating with the interdisciplinary team regarding patient care.
Time management is important in my position. I am often the only person working in home therapies, so if there are multiple issues, the ability to prioritize is important.
Our program covers a very large geographical area with many rural patients, so thinking outside of the box and being creative is definitely a valuable skill
I have worked in a variety of different health care settings in different hospitals, and can adapt to changes staying focused and calm.
I like to stay up to date on my nursing skills and try to regularly enroll in relevant courses to do so.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Patient Educator
Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (Interior Health Authority)
03.2012 - Current
- Position involves: providing education and ongoing care to patients and/or their families who choose a home modality of dialysis; collaborating with the interdisciplinary renal team and patients to determine optimal patient care; regularly communicating with the BC Renal Agency and the Interior Health PD and HHD programs to better standardize policies and protocols pertaining to these programs; continually upgrading relevant skills and education
- Have acted as a lead/preceptor for 2 Selkirk nursing students for their 4th year project in nephrology nursing.
RN, in-centre hemodialysis, med/surg acute care, public health
Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (Interior Health Authority)
02.2004 - 03.2012
- Worked in a multitude of areas within the field of nursing during this time
- Valuable experience gained in the acute care med/surg setting; Also valuable and unique experience gained working in the public health setting, primarily immunizations to infants through to school-age children
- In-centre HD experience consisted of direct patient care of HD patients, on-call shifts, and ICU HD.
Registered Nurse, Dialysis
Diaverum Australia (Melbourne, Australia)
12.2009 - 09.2010
- Involved working at several different community dialysis units in the Melbourne area.
Program Coordinator and Instructor
Sprott Shaw Community College (Vancouver, B.C.)
01.2010 - 06.2010
- Involved in the start-up of the LPN program for the downtown campus
- Responsibilities included: Obtaining lab equipment, lab and classroom supplies; Researching and updating teaching material for classes and labs; Providing face to face teaching in classes and labs; Finding practicums for student placements at nearby hospitals and health care facilities.
RN, in-centre hemodialysis unit
Penticton Regional Hospital (Interior Health Authority)
09.2006 - 09.2007
- Position entailed providing in-centre HD to patients; position also consisted of on-call work, and ICU HD.
RN, in-centre hemodialysis unit
Vancouver General Hospital (Vancouver Coastal Health)
05.2005 - 11.2005
- Position entailed providing in-centre HD to patients; also on-call and ICU HD.
RN, acute med/surgical care
St. Paul's Hospital (Providence Health)
11.2003 - 01.2004
- Obtained a position post preceptorship at UBC
- Valuable experience gained during preceptorship and continuation on to working in this area
- Obtained significant and valuable experience with patients dealing with substance abuse.
Education
Nephrology Nursing course (NSSC 7115) -
BCIT
03-2024
Nephrology Nursing course (NSNN 7600, 7700) -
BCIT
11-2022
Nephrology Nursing Course (7420)
BCIT03-2018
nephrology exam - CNeph(C) status obtained -
Canadian Nurses Association
04.2012
Nephrology Nursing courses (NSNN 7200,7410,7500) -
BCIT
03.2005
BSc in Nursing -
University of British Columbia
11.2003
BA, maj.Psychology -
University of British Columbia
05.1998
1st year Arts and Sciences -
Selkirk College
05.1995
Skills
- As a renal home therapies nurse, I am routinely involved in conducting patient assessments, patient teaching, regular clinics, home visits, and staff education My position involves extensive teamwork and ongoing clear communication, including frequent collaboration with other home therapy educators provincially, working with our interdisciplinary team, and working with patients and their families on a regular basis In regards to patient teaching, I have found that it is crucial to be skilled with being able to vary the teaching style Every individual learns at a different pace with different strengths, vulnerabilities, and coping abilities In my position as a patient educator, it is imperative to develop strong rapport and strong professional relationships with patients There is a huge amount of trust involved between patients and their healthcare providers I find critical thinking is an essential skill in my job As our program covers such a vast geographical area and encompasses two different dialysis modalities, it is essential to be a flexible thinker, or to be able to think outside of the box, so to speak I also feel that it is imperative to see my job as an ongoing learning opportunity I am always learning something new, whether it be in my professional practice, or from my patients
Upcoming Plans
- As an offshoot of the current Selkirk College practicum that I am currently acting as preceptor for, there are plans for another preceptor involvement with a 3rd year course which would involve a larger patient population. The hope is that the CKD population can be included with our home therapies population.
- My husband is a teacher, and completed his Master's degree in Education with an emphasis on technology. He would like to collaborate with me and work on different opportunities for technology use in renal home therapies. We are currently looking at how Virtual Reality could have a significant positive impact on the renal home therapies population.
Awards
Received the Award of Excellence in Biology at Selkirk College
Affiliations
I love to be active, especially out in nature. I especially enjoy it when I get to do this with my family.
I also enjoy spending time delving into artistic endeavors such as wood carving, drawing, and sewing.
Timeline
RN, Patient Educator
Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (Interior Health Authority)
03.2012 - Current
Program Coordinator and Instructor
Sprott Shaw Community College (Vancouver, B.C.)
01.2010 - 06.2010
Registered Nurse, Dialysis
Diaverum Australia (Melbourne, Australia)
12.2009 - 09.2010
RN, in-centre hemodialysis unit
Penticton Regional Hospital (Interior Health Authority)
09.2006 - 09.2007
RN, in-centre hemodialysis unit
Vancouver General Hospital (Vancouver Coastal Health)
05.2005 - 11.2005
RN, in-centre hemodialysis, med/surg acute care, public health
Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (Interior Health Authority)
02.2004 - 03.2012
RN, acute med/surgical care
St. Paul's Hospital (Providence Health)
11.2003 - 01.2004
Nephrology Nursing course (NSSC 7115) -
BCIT
Nephrology Nursing course (NSNN 7600, 7700) -
BCIT
Nephrology Nursing Course (7420)
nephrology exam - CNeph(C) status obtained -
Canadian Nurses Association
Nephrology Nursing courses (NSNN 7200,7410,7500) -
BCIT
BSc in Nursing -
University of British Columbia
BA, maj.Psychology -
University of British Columbia
1st year Arts and Sciences -
Selkirk College
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