Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Clinical Excellence Award
Timeline
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Deborah Fitzsimmons

Carpentersville

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with over 36 years of experience at Resurrection Medical Center. Expert in medication administration and patient assessments, utilizing strong clinical judgment to enhance patient care. Recognized for fostering a supportive environment and advocating for families during challenging times, ensuring holistic and individualized care.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Resurrection Medical Center
03.1989 - Current
  • Highly skilled nursing professional with more than 36 years practical experience in labor, delivery, recovery, newborn nursery and postpartum care.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Frequently serves as charge nurse and assists in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Provided compassionate emotional support and guidance to individuals and families coping with the profound grief of infant loss, fostering a safe and empathetic environment for healing during the bereavement process.
  • Optimized patient comfort during labor by implementing individualized pain management strategies including epidural administration, intravenous medication, or alternative methods.
  • Delivered compassionate care to patients in their most vulnerable state by proactively anticipating their needs and developing individualized care plans to optimize comprehensive care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
12-1988

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Care plan development
  • Evaluations
  • Team coordination

Accomplishments

Numerous Daisy Award Nominations

Certification

NCC/ Certification In Inpatient Obstetrics

ACLS and CPR certified - current

Clinical Excellence Award

Award from the division of nursing for demonstration of clinical excellence and dedication to the core values of Resurrection Medical Center.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Resurrection Medical Center
03.1989 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Iowa
Deborah Fitzsimmons