Erin Simmons
Mt Airy
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated individual who strives to deliver high-quality patient care in fast-paced clinical environments. Known for a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and eagerness to learn. Skilled in building rapport with patients and families. Committed to providing safe, evidence-based care and growing as a professional nurse.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Frederick Health Hospital
01.2026 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, ensuring timely interventions and accurate documentation.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies for improved outcomes.
- Provided comprehensive prenatal education and support to expectant mothers during labor and delivery processes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for high-risk pregnancies.
- Monitored vital signs and fetal heart rates, ensuring timely interventions for patient safety.
Revenue Cycle Training & QA Coordinator
Frederick Health
07.2022 - Current
- Proficiently used Meditech to complete daily tasks.
- Utilize PowerPoint to create and maintain departmental training materials.
- Curate training classes to keep current staff up to date on workflow modifications.
- Collaborate with supervisors within my department and outside departments regarding training of new staff or existing staff members learning new lines of business.
- Utilized Excel to track staff audits and other errors.
- Participated in Lean project to assist in streamlining inpatient/observation authorization workflows with the authorization team and case management.
- Assist in obtaining authorizations when staffing required.
Pre Access Lead
Frederick Health
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Proficiently used Meditech to complete daily tasks.
- Worked daily worklists to obtain authorizations for different services performed at the hospital and offsite locations.
- Assisted staff in completing their daily tasks.
- Answer any and all questions from staff throughout the day to streamline processes and be of outmost help.
- Assist direct supervisor in any and all tasks assigned to me.
- Ensure accuracy by auditing staff.
- Assist in acclimating new staff to our environment.
- Assist in the interview process and in choosing new hires.
Patient Access Lead
Frederick Health
12.2019 - 05.2021
- Proficiently used Meditech to complete daily tasks.
- Assist patients in filling out chick in and payment paperwork by obtaining accurate demographic info.
- Utilize payment software to collect payments from patients.
- Answer any and all questions from staff throughout the day to streamline processes and be of outmost help.
Bed Management/Patient Access Rep
Frederick Health
02.2013 - 12.2019
- Proficiently used Meditech to complete daily tasks.
- Admit Inpatients/Observation patients from the emergency room by finding the appropriate unit based off of admitting dx/provider.
- Inform Insurance companies upon a patient’s admittance in a timely manner to ensure proper auth is obtained.
- Assisted in creating/completing the Bed Management Training Manual.
- Assisted in troubleshooting Backline for its proper implementation.
- Train new Bed Management hires.
- Work directly with many other departments throughout the hospital to ensure best possible care for our patients.
- Assist patients in filling out chick in and payment paperwork by obtaining accurate demographic info.
- Utilize payment software to collect payments from patients.
POS Associate
Kohls
11.2010 - 11.2011
- Completed purchases using point of sales system
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
- Restocked, arranged, and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Processed POS transactions, including checks, cash and credit card purchases/refunds.
CNA
Right at Home
06.2010 - 09.2010
- Went to people’s homes for in home healthcare.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Obtained client medical history including medication info, current symptoms, and allergies.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Gathered dietary information assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Frederick Community College
Frederick, MD12-2025
Diploma -
South Carroll High School
Sykesville, MD05-2010
Skills
- Medical Surgical Nursing Clinicals performed at Frederick Health Hospital, total of 374 hours
- Maternal Child and Family Health Clinicals performed at Frederick Health Hospital, total of 45 hours
- Mental Health Nursing Clinicals performed at Frederick Health Hospital, total of 45 hours
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified, American Heart Association Expires 03/31/2028
S.T.A.B.L.E, Expires 03/31/2028
NRP, Expires 04/30/2028
Registered Nurse, License #R276733
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Frederick Health Hospital
01.2026 - Current
Revenue Cycle Training & QA Coordinator
Frederick Health
07.2022 - Current
Pre Access Lead
Frederick Health
05.2021 - 07.2022
Patient Access Lead
Frederick Health
12.2019 - 05.2021
Bed Management/Patient Access Rep
Frederick Health
02.2013 - 12.2019
POS Associate
Kohls
11.2010 - 11.2011
CNA
Right at Home
06.2010 - 09.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Frederick Community College
Diploma -
South Carroll High School
SKILLS
- Empathy & Compassion
- Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving
- Time Management , Organization, Communicaiton
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Teamwork & Interdisciplinary Collaboration