Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Kyela Williams

Tampa,FL

Summary

Compassionate and empathetic Registered nurse with a

33+ year career in direct client care, medical behavioral health, and community health. Proven to remain calm under pressure and direct my colleagues skillfully during high stress and difficult situations. Able to develop strong relationships with clients, staff, and management. Proven leader with participation in Shared Governance, uniting and guiding nursing teams toward their goals and improving patient satisfaction in a health system with continuous change.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

New Vitae Wellness And Recovery
Philadelphia, PA
08.2019 - 09.2020
  • Assisted clients transitioning from State Hospitals, Forensic Units, and Extended Acute Care as they transition back into the community.
  • Provided Medication administration, case management, diabetes/hypertension and activities of daily living education, to clients and significant others involved in their care.
  • Maintained electronic record of their progress.
  • CPR and CPI
  • Assessed need for involuntary behavioral health services



Registered Nurse

Einstein Medical Center
Philadelphia, PA
05.2015 - 08.2019
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing changing conditions.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.

Registered Nurse

Belmont Behavioral Health
New Philadelphia, PA
04.2004 - 05.2015
  • Managed care from admission to discharge on an acute behavioral health unit.
  • Administered medications via oral and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Provided education to families and their significant others.
  • Participated in Policy and Procedure committee to maintain JCAHO accreditation and the highest standards of care.
  • Lead a successful team comprised of RNs, Behavioral Health Associates, and nursing students.

Education

No Degree - General Studies

Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA
05.1986

Skills

  • Compassionate and Caring, and Empathetic
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Quick Decision Making
  • Preventive Healthcare
  • Attention to Detail
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Diabetes/Hypertension Education
  • Nursing Student Precepting
  • Delegation and Motivation
  • First Aid
  • Treatment Plan Modification

Accomplishments

    Policy and Procedure Committee

    Shared Governance

    Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Timeline

Registered Nurse

New Vitae Wellness And Recovery
08.2019 - 09.2020

Registered Nurse

Einstein Medical Center
05.2015 - 08.2019

Registered Nurse

Belmont Behavioral Health
04.2004 - 05.2015

No Degree - General Studies

Community College of Philadelphia

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Thomas Jefferson University

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