CARMITA L. WILLIAMS
Carle Foundation Hospital
Schererville,IN
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience
Motivated Registered Nurse specializing in patient care and clinical expertise. Delivered quality care and ensured patient safety in diverse healthcare settings through effective team collaboration and adaptability. Leveraged critical thinking and communication skills to drive positive patient outcomes.
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
1 Year 3 Months- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, providing timely interventions as needed.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, providing timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment plans and recovery processes.
Cardio/Pulmonary Registered Nurse-Traveler
1 Year- Manage care of acute and chronically ill cardiac and pulmonary patients
- Implemented interventions including medication administration and evaluation of effects
- Collaborated with patients and families to identify goals of care and designed and maintained personalized care plans
- Prepared patients for procedures, managed pain, performed IV venipuncture and blood administration, and monitored lab results
Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
8 Months- Provided care and support for both mother and baby throughout the labor process.
- Administered medications while monitoring contractions, heart tones, and vital signs to ensure safety and comfort during labor
- Applied critical thinking skills to identify complications and implement necessary interventions, adapting care during labor and delivery
Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
6 Months- Provided comprehensive care and support for mother and baby throughout labor and delivery process
- Coached and offered emotional support to mother and family during labor experience
- Analyzed potential complications during labor and delivery to identify complications during labor and delivery
Med-Surg Telemetry, Float Pool Registered Nurse
5 Months- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team to ensure safe and competent patient care
- Assessed, planned, and implemented direct care for assigned patients, prioritizing individualized treatment
- Communicated and collaborated with families, doctors, and specialists to coordinate exceptional patient care
Orthopedics Registered Nurse
1 Year- Administered medications and treatments per established guidelines, ensuring accuracy and safety in patient care.
- Trained new nursing staff on procedures, workflows, and best practices to promote high-quality care delivery.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Leveraged electronic health record systems to document patient information accurately and maintain data integrity.
Med-Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
3 Months- Delivered nursing care to acutely ill and post-operative patients per physician orders
- Executed independent decision-making within nursing scope of practice
- Conducted thorough patient assessments and managed nursing responsibilities including blood transfusions, wound care, medication administration, IV therapy, isolation precautions, respiratory care, urinary catheter care, NG tubes, colostomy care, and central lines
Med-Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
9 Months- Served as a resource for other nurses on the Float Pool, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Mentored new nursing staff, sharing best practices for patient care and fostering a supportive team atmosphere.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough handoff reports to incoming nurses, ensuring continuity of care.
- Strengthened relationships between nursing teams across various units through regular collaboration on shared float pool initiatives and projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration
Skills
Direct patient care
Medication administration
IV administration
IV medication administration
Medication management
Documentation and charting
Patient evaluation
Clinical judgment
Patient evaluation
Epic Software
Meditech
Clinical decision-making
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- NIH Stroke Certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- IN Registered Professional Nurse
- IN Compact Registered Professional Nurse
- IL Registered Professional Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Carle Foundation Hospital
04.2025 - CurrentRead More
Cardio/Pulmonary Registered Nurse-Traveler
Carle Foundation Hospital
04.2024 - 04.2025Read More
Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Franciscan Hospital, Family Birthing Center
08.2023 - 04.2024Read More
Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Advocate Trinity Hospital
02.2023 - 08.2023Read More
Med-Surg Telemetry, Float Pool Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Joseph (CareRev)
11.2022 - 04.2023Read More
Med-Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Northwestern Medicine (PRN Healthcare-Travel)
07.2022 - 10.2022Read More
Orthopedics Registered Nurse
Advocate Christ Hospital
02.2022 - 02.2023Read More
Med-Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Franciscan Hospital
05.2021 - 02.2022Read More
Robert Morris University
Bachelor of Science from Health Care Administration
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Indiana University Northwest
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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