Brigitte Williams
Lebanon,TN
Summary
I am a professional, loyal, and dedicated nurse leader who has an ambition to succeed in any given environment/setting. Although I have extensive experience in the field of Nursing, I love to learn and am always up to a challenge whatever the situation to improve myself intellectually and emotionally. I get along well with others, whilst also working efficiently on my own to make professional judgments. I am seeking a position where I can develop and excel while giving my best to my employer.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager
Vanderbilt- Ingram Cancer Center
Lebanon
01.2021 - Current
- Opened one brand-new and expanded two Medical Oncology and Infusion clinics for Vanderbilt- Ingram Cancer Center to service Wilson County and Sumner County areas in the last three years
- Was involved in pre-and post-planning clinical operations to support different Medical Oncology Specialties including benign hematology, gynecologic oncology, general hematology/oncology, surgical oncology, and Breast
- Supervises 12 FTEs including RNs, Medical Assistants, and Patient Care Specialists
- Responsible for daily onsite clinical/business operations of the clinic
- Clinic productivity rating is at +100% and consistently maintains above-average metric goals to meet organizational standards.
Interim Nurse Manager
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Nashville
04.2020 - 01.2021
- Served as an Interim Nurse Manager for the VICC- Cancer Center and laboratory supporting 13 different Medical/Oncology Specialty including GI, SurgOnc, GynOnc, Sarcoma, Melanoma, Lung, NeuroOnc, etc
- For 60+ Oncology providers
- Responsible for daily clinical operations maintaining smooth processes and workflow
- Supervises 48 FTEs including RNs, LPNs, Medical Assistants, and Patient Care Technicians.
Oncology/ Infusion/Chemotherapy RN
Vanderbilt Ingram-Cancer Center
Nashville
06.2016 - 03.2020
- A National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and Magnet facility in Nashville, Tennessee that conducts basic and advanced oncology treatment through clinical trials and research with goals to improve the quality and effectiveness of cancer care
- Certified to administer chemotherapy and immunotherapy, blood and blood products, and clinical trial medications following Vanderbilt and ONS standards
- Acts as a POD leader, Charge Nurse, and resource person to departmental projects geared to increase patient satisfaction and employee retention
- In August 2019, a Daisy Award Honoree given by the Daisy Foundation for Extraordinary Nurses.
Oncology/ Infusion/Chemotherapy/ Specialty Clinics RN
Department of Veterans Affairs
Murfreesboro
01.2014 - 03.2016
- Provides nursing care to Veterans undergoing chemotherapy by collaborating with other Cancer Care providers and team members to effectively deliver as appropriate treatment as possible at all stages of the disease process
- Administers chemotherapy medications, blood and blood products, and other drugs as ordered by physician and according to ONS and VA standards
- Collaborates with physicians to assess/treat patients for side effects of treatment and symptoms related to disease or its progression.
Assistant Nurse Manager/Interim Nurse Manager (CLC- East)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Murfreesboro
05.2013 - 01.2014
- Performed as the Interim Nurse Manager responsible for the overall nursing care flow of a 40-bed unit from LTC to short-stay rehabilitation
- Provides leadership by collaborating with members of the healthcare team to maintain the standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting
- Participates in the organizational and unit-based quality improvement activities and provides patient care when needed
- Supervises 35 nursing staff and evaluates annual employee performances based on the agreed standards of the VA and labor management group.
Nurse Manager/ Asst. D.O.N / Interim D.O.N.
McKendree Village
Hermitage
09.2011 - 05.2013
- Responsible for the overall nursing care flow of a 54-bed unit
- Manages 30-35 staff members from CNT to RN from all shifts
- Responsible for hiring staff, coordinating training, setting policy goals, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and maintaining records
- The job description also includes Infection Control and Employee Health
- Acts as the Interim Director of Nursing role when asked to provide temporary leadership for 150 licensed bed facilities with LTC, dementia, short stay rehabilitation that includes supervision to 80+ nursing employees.
Director of Nursing
Mt. Juliet Health Care Center
Mt. Juliet
10.2010 - 08.2011
- Responsible for the overall Nursing Care program of the entire Nursing Department of 106-bed facility
- Responsible for the development and implementation of facility policies and procedures following State and Federal guidelines
- Responsible for hiring and training 50+ nursing staff to ensure delivery of quality nursing care to clients.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing- Leadership and Management -
Western Governors University
05.2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines
03.1998
Skills
- Knowledgeable and experienced in IV Therapy and Chemotherapy
- Staff Leadership
- Compliance Oversight
- Nursing team oversight
- Care Delivery
- Multitasking and Organization
- Quality Improvement
- Patient education and advocacy
- Department management
- Clinical Supervision
- Budget Management
- Policy Development
Certification
- BLS certification, American Heart Association
- Oncology Certified Nurse, 2020
- Daisy Award Honoree, 08/01/19
- RN License, current and active, TN, CA
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Vanderbilt- Ingram Cancer Center
01.2021 - Current
Interim Nurse Manager
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
04.2020 - 01.2021
Oncology/ Infusion/Chemotherapy RN
Vanderbilt Ingram-Cancer Center
06.2016 - 03.2020
Oncology/ Infusion/Chemotherapy/ Specialty Clinics RN
Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2014 - 03.2016
Assistant Nurse Manager/Interim Nurse Manager (CLC- East)
Department of Veterans Affairs
05.2013 - 01.2014
Nurse Manager/ Asst. D.O.N / Interim D.O.N.
McKendree Village
09.2011 - 05.2013
Director of Nursing
Mt. Juliet Health Care Center
10.2010 - 08.2011
- BLS certification, American Heart Association
- Oncology Certified Nurse, 2020
- Daisy Award Honoree, 08/01/19
- RN License, current and active, TN, CA
Master of Science in Nursing- Leadership and Management -
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines
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