Ashlee Williams
Morristown,TN
Summary
Caring and service-oriented Registered Nurse with over 19 years of experience in delivering evidence-based therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivated leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Amedisys Hospice
Morristown, TN
03.2016 - Current
- Assessed patients' physical and psychological needs, developed individualized care plans, and monitored progress in meeting goals.
- Provided patient and family education regarding disease process, symptom management, end-of-life issues, and available resources.
- Performed initial assessments of new patients to determine hospice eligibility.
- Conducted regular visits with assigned patients in their home setting or at long-term care facilities to assess health status changes.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality care for all patients.
- Collaborated closely with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Orientation and oversight of new hire nurses to facilitate transition to independent status.
- Oversight of graduate nurse program with new RNs until they reach 1 year of experience.
- Provided direct oversight, coaching, and mentoring to nursing staff on shift.
- Trained other nurses on clinical management tasks, patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Developed effective communication strategies with families to provide support throughout the course of illness.
- Coverage area: the state of TN.
RN Case Manager
Camellia Home Health
Knoxville, TN
02.2013 - 01.2016
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated individualized nursing care plans for each patient.
- Created detailed documentation of patient health history including lab results, treatments and medications prescribed.
- Implemented interventions based on evidence-based practice guidelines while working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
- Coordinated and updated discharge plans with physicians, healthcare team, patients, and families to ensure continuity of care.
- Facilitated training sessions for nursing staff on patient care and daily tasks, enhancing team competency and professional development.
- Delivered patient and family health education on self-management, prevention, and wellness to empower informed health decisions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Case Manager 2 Years
- Clinical Manager 1 Year
RN
Morristown Hamblen Healthcare System
Morristown, TN
07.2007 - 05.2013
- Provided patient education on disease processes, medications, treatment plans, diet and lifestyle modifications.
- Monitored vital signs, administered intravenous fluids, medications, blood transfusions and other treatments according to physician orders.
- Performed wound care including dressing changes, debridement and irrigation; monitored healing progress.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests, therapeutic procedures, and other medical interventions.
- Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Administered emergency resuscitative measures when necessary according to advanced cardiac life support protocol.
- Med-Surg 1 Year
- Critical Care 5 Years
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Walters State Community College
Morristown, TN03-2007
Skills
- IV medication administration
- Physical Assessments
- Patient care management
- Case coordination
- EHR management
- HIPAA compliance
- Policy adherence
- Process improvement
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Staff development
- Family advocacy
- Emotional awareness
- Managing Deadlines
- HCHB experience
Certification
- RN License, 03/2027
- CPR and ACLS, 01/2028
Timeline
RN
Amedisys Hospice
03.2016 - Current
RN Case Manager
Camellia Home Health
02.2013 - 01.2016
RN
Morristown Hamblen Healthcare System
07.2007 - 05.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Walters State Community College