Catherine Williams
Humble
Summary
13 years as LVN with excellent communication skills. Hardworking highly motivated with experience in mental health psychiatric nursing, wound care, and in the hospital setting. Clinical skills combine with dedication to excellent care. Compassion and professionalism to integrate patient medical and emotional care. Able to relate to patients quickly and work efficiently. Goal oriented, organized team player, strong verbal/written communication skills.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral & Mental Health
Kingwood Pines Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- Deliver comprehensive psychiatric nursing care to patients with mood disorders, psychotic disorders, substance use and co-occurring medical conditions. Perform mental status examinations, suicide risk screenings, and assist in the execution of treatment plans, collaborating with team of health care professionals. Administer and monitor psychotropic medications, track therapeutic affects, and promptly address adverse reactions. Utilize therapeutic communication techniques to build rapport, deescalate crisis and support patient engagement with treatment. Maintain and monitor milieu .Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment plans, medication adherence and community resources to foster self management and recovery.
LVN Family Medicine
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Worked in an integrated health system demonstrating the ability to build relationships and work effectively with other clinical departments and with community physicians and surgeons. Committed to continuously improving the quality of care delivery, including the level of customer service to patients and to referring physicians with patient care as the priority. Other duties include medication refills, breathing treatments, injections administered as ordered by physician, assistance with procedures, and setting up for in office procedures. Efficient in EPIC software.
LVN
Deer Park Family Clinic
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Greeting patients and preparing them for examination or procedure. Giving injections, administering prescribed medications as directed by physician and in accordance with nursing standards. Responding to and screening telephone calls for referral to nurse or physician. Communicates with physicians regarding changes in resident's conditions, diagnostic test results. Clean, stock, and prepare examination rooms. Contacting pharmacy to order prescriptions and notifying patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX12-2013
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Emergency injections
- Problem-solving
Certification
- CPR certified through American Heart Association BLS certification 2011 – present
- Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State of TX License number 318702
- Wound Care Certified in the State of TX License number GA1487986
Timeline
Behavioral & Mental Health
Kingwood Pines Hospital
01.2022 - Current
LVN Family Medicine
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
01.2015 - 01.2022
LVN
Deer Park Family Clinic
01.2014 - 01.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Jacinto College
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