Saycia Sime
Sioux Falls
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience in Clinic, Medical/Surgical, Pediatric, and Critical Care Units. Skilled in fostering trust with diverse patient populations and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient care. Proficient in managing complex conditions and delivering prompt assessments under pressure. Experienced leader adept at guiding nursing teams to achieve patient care goals and improve satisfaction.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sanford Cardiac Cath Lab
01.2025 - Current
- Assist interventional cardiologists during diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures (PCI, STEMI, TAVR, EP studies).
- Monitor and interpret hemodynamic waveforms and cardiac rhythms.
- Administered conscious sedation while monitoring patient response for safety and comfort.
- Provided comprehensive pre- and post-procedure care, including sheath removal and vascular site management, to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Participated in STEMI call rotation, achieving rapid response times to facilitate timely patient interventions.
Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital
02.2025 - 12.2025
- Managed care for critically ill cardiac patients, ensuring comprehensive treatment for post-MI, heart failure, cardiogenic shock, and post-cardiac arrest.
- Managed ventilators, arterial lines, central lines, and vasoactive drips.
- Interpreted ECG rhythms and responded to acute changes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create and refine personalized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Trained and guided new nurses in clinical practices, fostering skill development and confidence in patient care.
Registered Nurse
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Delivered comprehensive care to patients with complex medical and surgical conditions, ensuring optimal recovery.
- Administered IV medications, blood products, and titratable drips.
- Oversaw 4–6 patient assignments in high-acuity environment, maintaining high standards of nursing care.
- Performed detailed patient assessments and coordinated discharge planning to enhance patient readiness for home care.
- Educated patients on disease management and post-discharge care
LPN
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Vital signs monitoring & patient assessment
- Medication administration (oral, IM, SQ, IV where permitted)
- Wound care & dressing changes
- Catheter insertion & care
- Administered G-tube and NG tube feedings, ensuring nutritional needs met in a clinical setting.
- Monitored blood glucose levels for patients, supporting effective diabetes management.
Education
Lake Area Technical College -
Lake Area Technical College
01.2024
Dakota State University -
Dakota State University
01.2021
High School -
Deuel High School
01.2020
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Critical care management
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- ECG interpretation
- IV administration
- Patient sedation
- Infection control measures
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
Accomplishments
Employee of the Month
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital
02.2025 - 12.2025
Registered Nurse
Sanford Cardiac Cath Lab
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System
07.2024 - 01.2025
LPN
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System
07.2023 - 07.2024
Lake Area Technical College -
Lake Area Technical College
Dakota State University -
Dakota State University
High School -
Deuel High School