ARIELLE WILLIAMS, RN
Summary
Knowledgeable seasoned nurse well-versed in preoperative procedures and patient care. Proven ability to prepare patients effectively for surgery ensuring all preoperative protocols are followed. Skilled at prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments and collaborating seamlessly with surgical teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Atrium Health Cabarrus, Huntersville
10.2021 - 09.2024
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care
plans, interventions applied, and observations. - Leveraged knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control and safety precaution to initiate
appropriate intervention in crisis situations. - Offered and accepted multiple extensions on contracts. Transitioned from external to internal traveler
- Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripheral IV, central lines, midlines, and
PICCs to support acute and long-term treatment of various medical conditions. - Educated patients and their families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and post-discharge care for optimal recovery.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical
supervisors with current information.
Acted as charge nurse - Promoted continuity of care for patients undergoing frequent facility transfers by coordinating seamless hand-offs between nursing staff members.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with industry advancements and enhance nursing competencies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms to detect contraindications before anesthesia
or scheduled surgery
Registered Nurse
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
10.2018 - 10.2021
- Provided quality nursing care to 5 to 6 patients in a 24-bed post-operative neurosurgical, cardiothoracic, pancreatic and bariatric surgical unit
- Acted as charge nurse
- Performed preoperative and postoperative assessment to evaluate patient progress.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication
use, and disease management. - Precepted new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Prepared patients for invasive surgical procedures and witnessed surgical consent forms.
- Connected with patients and families from variety of cultural and economic backgrounds to establish and
maintain open communication for improved patient outcomes. - Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare
teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse
Jennie Stuart Medical Center
10.2016 - 05.2018
- Cared for 4 patients in a 15 bed Progressive Care Unit and often floated to care for patients in the Intensive
Care Unit. - Assisted doctors with invasive bedside procedures such as central line placement, chest tube placement,
and intubation. - Monitored patient's respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote
stabilization. - Collect and analyze patient data to
Initiated and monitored complex IV infusions. - Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI2016
Bachelor of Arts - Public Policy and Law
Trinity College
Hartford, CT2011
Additional Information
Professionalism, care planning, clinical assessment, organizational skills, process improvement, effective time management, meticulous attention to detail, critical thinking, medical record review, medication reconciliation, discharge planning, ability to manage stress, interdisciplinary communication and documentation expertise, computer literacy, electronic medical records (EMR): Cerner, Epic. , and a compassionate demeanor to properly prepare patients for surgery, addressing their anxieties and ensuring a smooth surgical process
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Atrium Health Cabarrus, Huntersville
10.2021 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
10.2018 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse
Jennie Stuart Medical Center
10.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Public Policy and Law
Trinity College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hawaii Pacific University