CASANDRA WILLIAMS
Columbus,GA
Summary
Proficient and caring Nursing team member offering over 10 years of patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Messiah Lifeways At Messiah Village
06.2021 - 12.2023
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Blake At Woodcreek Farms
02.2018 - 05.2021
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals to keep team informed of changing conditions
- Administer medications
- Maintain records for medications dispensed
Medical Reviewer
BlueCross BlueShield
07.2017 - 05.2021
- Maintained accuracy, completeness and security for medical records and health information
- Review clinical/medical documentation to determine if adequate to support/meet requirements of Medicare Home Health benefit plans
- Used classification manuals to gain additional knowledge of disease/diagnoses processes
- Managed approximately 30 faxes, emails, and calls per day from providers
Licensed Practical Nurse
Moncrief Army Community Hospital
01.2013 - 07.2016
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, to include taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding
Licensed Practical Nurse
Premier Army Health Clinic
09.2009 - 08.2012
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Recorded vital signs, monitored changes and communicated to physicians immediately.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of South Carolina
Aiken, South CarolinaAssociate of Science - General Studies
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SCPractical Nurse -
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Phenix City, ALSkills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical Records Management
- Patient Assessments
- Caregiving skills
- Infection Control
References
- Available Upon Request
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Messiah Lifeways At Messiah Village
06.2021 - 12.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Blake At Woodcreek Farms
02.2018 - 05.2021
Medical Reviewer
BlueCross BlueShield
07.2017 - 05.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Moncrief Army Community Hospital
01.2013 - 07.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
Premier Army Health Clinic
09.2009 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of South Carolina
Associate of Science - General Studies
Midlands Technical College
Practical Nurse -
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
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