Celena Williams
Elkhart,IN
Summary
Diligent, compassionate, and dedicated registered nurse with 3.5 years of clinical experience in assessments, triage, patient education, and emergency response coverage. Seeking to further my nursing experience in the critical setting of an acute care hospital to utilize my clinical and professional education, interpersonal skills, and medical training.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Professional Development Practitioner
Beacon Health System, Elkhart General Hospital
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Improved patient safety by designing and conducting simulation exercises that strengthened nurses' critical thinking skills.
- Streamlined orientation processes for new hires, ensuring timely integration into clinical settings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for the development and implementation of evidence-based practice initiatives.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab
Beacon Health System, Memorial Hospital
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Enhanced team efficiency by collaborating with physicians, technicians, and other nurses in the Cardiac Cath Lab.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and thorough education on cardiac catheterization procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes by accurately assessing and monitoring vital signs during cardiac catheterization procedures.
- Reduced the risk of complications through meticulous attention to sterile techniques and proper equipment handling.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Inc
02.2023 - 09.2024
- Streamlined workflow within the Cardiac Cath Lab by efficiently organizing supplies, maintaining equipment, and preparing rooms for procedures.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care between preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization procedures.
- Supported optimal treatment plans by effectively communicating with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams about patient needs and progress.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Inc
06.2021 - 02.2023
- Execution of prioritization skills in the emergency setting through triaging of patients that ranges from non-emergent to emergent.
- Coordinate care for all populations spanning from infancy to geriatric.
- Insertion and application of medical devices including IVs, telemetry, foley catheters, nasogastric tubes, access of chest ports, and splints.
- Management of critical care patients including stroke, cardiac arrest, intubation, sedation, and the deceased as well as for their families.
- Utilization of practical clinical skills such as EKG interpretation, phlebotomy, administration of medication, blood, and vaccinations.
- Resolution of patient conflict through utilizing de-escalation techniques for aggressive patient populations experiencing mental health crisis or psychosis.
- Delegation of tasks to team members on the unit to increase production and ensure safe care to patients and their families.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN05-2021
Skills
- Medication administration
- Prioritization and management of patient care
- Documentation and charting (Cerner, EPIC)
- Patient and family education, advocacy, and counseling
- Compassion and empathy
- Organization
- Telemetry monitoring
- IV insertion and management
- Collection of various specimens using aseptic and/or sterile technique
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Welle Behavioral Management
Timeline
Nursing Professional Development Practitioner
Beacon Health System, Elkhart General Hospital
04.2024 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab
Beacon Health System, Memorial Hospital
09.2023 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Inc
02.2023 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Inc
06.2021 - 02.2023
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Welle Behavioral Management
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Bloomington
Similar Profiles
Carissa NealCarissa Neal
Physical Therapist Assistant at Beacon Health System Elkhart General HospitalPhysical Therapist Assistant at Beacon Health System Elkhart General Hospital
Caroline HawleyCaroline Hawley
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse at Beacon Health System Elkhart General HospitalCardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse at Beacon Health System Elkhart General Hospital
Andria BurkusAndria Burkus
Registered Nurse at Beacon - Elkhart General HospitalRegistered Nurse at Beacon - Elkhart General Hospital