Adrian Williams, BSN, RN
San Antonio
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with more than 5 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Morningside Ministries
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, ensuring accurate delivery of care as prescribed by the healthcare provider.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Assistant Director Of Nursing (Adon)
Touch Stone Communities
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Helping to hire, train, teach, and monitor nurses
- Managing clinical operations and developing care plans
- Preparing the daily schedule and planning shifts
- Ensuring nursing staff follows departmental procedures and policies
- Assisting in budget preparation and expense management
- Conducting patient rounds and addressing complaints
- Evaluating the performance of the department and recommending improvements
- Scheduling staff meetings for patient updates, issues, and recommendations
- Ensuring compliance with state, federal, and local standards
- Keeping patient and employee records updated and accurate
Assistant Director of Nursing Responsibilities (Student)
Galen College Of Nursing
09.2021 - 01.2022
Intensive Comfort Care
VITAS Healthcare
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Participated in continuous care crises team by giving around the clock level of care when a patient experience a crises
- Assisted with ongoing assessment that include vitals signs, patient assessment, pain management and providing overall comfort
- Managed pain by administering pain medications, and evaluating the effectiveness and comfort and teaching the family how to manage pain based off orders
- Worked with the interdisciplinary team, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans based on any change of conditions
- Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about end of care treatments, end of life care
Charge Nurse
Medina Valley Health & Rehabilitation
03.2019 - 09.2021
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with health care team
- Conducted patient assessments to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering medications and wound care
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10-2024
Associate Of Applied Science - Nursing
Galen College Of Nursing
San Antonio, TX01.2021
Skills
Clinical Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- IV Therapy and Administration
- Wound Care Management
- Medication Administration
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Emergency Response
- Infection Control Practices
- Pain Management
Technical Skills
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) Proficiency
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Patient Care Technologies
- Medical Equipment Operation
Point Click Care (PCC)
- Charting and Documentation
Communication Skills
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Collaboration with Healthcare Teams
- Effective Verbal and Written Communication
- Active Listening
- Conflict Resolution
- Empathy and Compassion in Patient Care
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
- Clinical Decision Making
- Prioritization of Care
- Time Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Adaptability in Fast-Paced Environments
Interpersonal Skills
- Building Rapport with Patients and Families
- Cultural Competence
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Leadership and Supervision (if applicable)
- Emotional Resilience
Organizational Skills
- Care Plan Development
- Patient Documentation and Reporting
- Case Management
- Resource Management
- Coordination of Multidisciplinary Care
Specialized Skills
- Geriatric Care
- Mental Health Nursing
- Critical Care Nursing
- Community Health Nursing
Additional Skills
- Research and Evidence-Based Practice
- Quality Improvement Initiatives
- Professional Development
- Continuing Education
-Strong Clinical Judgment
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Morningside Ministries
06.2023 - Current
Assistant Director Of Nursing (Adon)
Touch Stone Communities
12.2022 - 06.2023
Assistant Director of Nursing Responsibilities (Student)
Galen College Of Nursing
09.2021 - 01.2022
Intensive Comfort Care
VITAS Healthcare
01.2020 - 06.2020
Charge Nurse
Medina Valley Health & Rehabilitation
03.2019 - 09.2021
Associate Of Applied Science - Nursing
Galen College Of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
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