Carleton D. Williams
Registered Nurse
Chevy Chase,MD
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Patient-oriented Nurse with 28 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and Cardiac Catheterization, Post Anesthesia Care, Intensive Care, and Occupational department operations. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Washington, United States
11.2013 - Current
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications via IV and oral administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Sibley Memorial Hospital
Washington, District Of Columbia
03.2017 - 08.2021
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well- coordinated treatment approaches.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse Staff, PACU
George Washington University Hospital
Washington, District Of Columbia
01.2013 - 08.2016
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Took vitals and assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses, also catheter insertion and airway management.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Washington, United States
10.2009 - 03.2011
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Reviewed post-operative orders, conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches, and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Master of Science - Divinity
Howard University
Washington, DC 08.2018 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI 01.1990 - 04.1993
Skills
Intravenous therapy Certified in: PICC and Mid Lines
Direct Patient Care Awards (15)
Certification
ACLS - Advanced Life Support
Timeline
ACLS - Advanced Life Support
11-2021
BLS - Basic Life Support
11-2021
Master of Science - Divinity
Howard University
08.2018 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse, PACU
Sibley Memorial Hospital
03.2017 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
11.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse Staff, PACU
George Washington University Hospital
01.2013 - 08.2016
Registered Nurse, PACU
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
10.2009 - 03.2011
PICC and MID Line
05-2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Eastern Michigan University
01.1990 - 04.1993