Andrea Williams
Flag Pond,TN
Summary
Registered nurse with over four years of experience in various hospital settings such as cardiac step-down, rehabilitation, emergency room, and med surg. Dedicated to exceptional patient care, patient education and safety with strong clinical judgment and interpersonal skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
Ballad Health - Holston Valley Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
- Provided comprehensive cardiac education to patients and families, empowering them in self-care management post discharge.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Optimized patient outcomes in high-stress scenarios by remaining calm, focused, and utilizing critical thinking skills to provide appropriate interventions.
- Enhanced continuity of care by effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary teams during shift handoffs and patient transfers.
- Expanded clinical knowledge base by attending continuing education courses focused on advancements in cardiac nursing practice.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation
Quillen Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2019 - Current
- Enhanced patient recovery by developing and implementing personalized rehabilitation plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients in rehabilitation settings.
- Educated patients and their families on post-discharge care, promoting successful transitions to home environments.
- Managed wound care effectively, utilizing appropriate dressings and techniques to promote healing and prevent infections.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, building trust that facilitated open communication about personal health concerns and goals for rehabilitation.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the rehabilitation unit, reducing incidents significantly over time.
- Coordinated with occupational therapists, speech therapists, and other specialists to ensure seamless integration of care services for patients'' unique needs.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse - Travel
Aya Healthcare - Wake Forest Baptist Hospital
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing specialized cardiac care and monitoring their progress.
- Reduced complications post-surgery through diligent assessment, intervention, and timely communication with the interdisciplinary team.
- Promoted a supportive environment for patients and families by addressing concerns and providing education on their condition.
- Managed the administration of medication effectively, ensuring accurate dosages and preventing adverse reactions.
- Skillfully managed acute symptoms presented by patients experiencing chest pain or dysrhythmias, resulting in prompt medical intervention when necessary.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ballad Health Unicoi County Hospital
10.2020 - 09.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit - Travel
Aya Healthcare - Watauga Medical Center
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Effectively managed acute pain symptoms by administering medications as prescribed while monitoring for potential side effects.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Northeast State Community College
Blountville, TN05.2019
BBA - Accounting
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN05.1999
Skills
- Electronic Medical Records
- Clinical Documentation
- Compassionate Care
- Advanced Life Support
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Patient Safety
Accomplishments
Daisy Award - Watauga Medical Center
Certification
ACLS
PALS
BLS
NIHSS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
Ballad Health - Holston Valley Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse - Travel
Aya Healthcare - Wake Forest Baptist Hospital
07.2022 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit - Travel
Aya Healthcare - Watauga Medical Center
11.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ballad Health Unicoi County Hospital
10.2020 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation
Quillen Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2019 - Current
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Northeast State Community College
BBA - Accounting
East Tennessee State University
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