Balma Williams
Silsbee,TX
Summary
Results-driven RN with over 20 years of experience in Day Surgery and NICU. Skilled in intravenous therapy, patient education, and compassionate direct care, contributing to improved patient satisfaction and outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Day Surgery/NICU
Medical Center of Southeast Texas
Port Arthur, TX
06.2003 - Current
- Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to established protocols and procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes to inform treatment decisions.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies and medication administration.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Sentinel University
CO04-2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX05-1991
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Compassion and empathy
- Intravenous therapy
- IV setup
- Patient evaluation
- Family education
Timeline
RN Day Surgery/NICU
Medical Center of Southeast Texas
06.2003 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Sentinel University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lamar University