Anita Williams
Potsdam,NY
Summary
New York State-Licensed Practical Nurse offering 29+ years of healthcare experience. Proficient in delivering exceptional nursing care, triaging conditions and supporting diverse patient needs. Effective at tracking vitals and responses to treatments, administering medications and transcribing orders. Good relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinic LPN
STG International, Inc.
04.2022 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered immunizations and injections to patients per providers orders.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Obtained patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Massena Hospital
09.2019 - 11.2021
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Supported physicians during examinations to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in electronic chart to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Administered medications and immunizations ordered by physicians.
- Inventoried/ordered immunizations/medical supplies from hospital pharmacy and through NYSIIS.
- Cared for up to 20 pediatric/adolescent patients each day with quality-driven support
Licensed Practical Nurse
Highland Nursing Home
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations.
- Medication pass for 30 to 40 individuals.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in chart to keep team informed of changing conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sunmount DDSO
11.2005 - 12.2018
- Managed patient care of 12 individuals in home setting through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Gathered lab specimens.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences. transported individuals on community outings and to their medical appointments.
- Administered controlled narcotics, performed catheterizations, G-tube changes and care, trach care.
- Medication pass to include meds via g-tube/J-tube.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in individual charts to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements.
- Delivered updates in patient status to RN, recording changes in medical records.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
St Regis Nursing Home
05.2000 - 11.2005
- Managed patient care of up to 42 residents through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, performed catheterizations.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in chart to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Cared for over 42 residents and Alzheimer patients each day with quality-driven support.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sussex Family Practice
11.1992 - 01.1999
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in office setting.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Cared for newborn to geriatric patients each day with quality-driven support.
Education
No Degree - Only Completed One Year. - Business Management
North Country Community College
Saranac Lake, NYCertificate - Practical Nursing
Monmouth County B.O.C.E.S.
Freehold, NJ09.1992
High School Diploma -
Minerva Central Schoo
Olmstedville, NY06.1981
Field Medic Training - Field Medic Training
United States Army National Guard
Fort Sam Houston, TX1981
Skills
- Wound Dressing
- Specimen Collection/venipuncture
- Medication Administration
- Infection Control
- HIPAA Compliance
- Quality Assessments
- Inventory Assessment
- First Aid and CPR
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Clinic LPN
STG International, Inc.
04.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Massena Hospital
09.2019 - 11.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Highland Nursing Home
03.2019 - 07.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sunmount DDSO
11.2005 - 12.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
St Regis Nursing Home
05.2000 - 11.2005
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sussex Family Practice
11.1992 - 01.1999
No Degree - Only Completed One Year. - Business Management
North Country Community College
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Monmouth County B.O.C.E.S.
High School Diploma -
Minerva Central Schoo
Field Medic Training - Field Medic Training
United States Army National Guard
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