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Chastity Williams

McDonough,GA

Summary

Clinical training at: Kindred Hospital-Med.Surg. Piedmont Newnan- Maternity care, Marietta Rehab.- Med.Surg.-I,II., Golden Living Kennistone-Capstone, Landmark Hospital-Med.Surg. III.,D.J.J.- Pediatric care, Anchor Hospital –Psychiatric care. Valid Ga. Drivers license Ability to multi task Georgia Licensed Registered Nurse CPR Certified, 9+ years experience Registered Nurse Surgical Services specific to Recovery.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Charge Nurse, Surgical Floor

Northside Hospital Atlanta
06.2022 - Current
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
  • Improved patient outcomes through efficient management of patient care plans and interdisciplinary team collaboration.
  • Collaborated with ancillary departments such as Pharmacy and Laboratory services to ensure seamless coordination in addressing patients'' needs during hospitalization.
  • ensuring optimal allocation of resources to support staff needs and uphold quality patient care standards.

Staff Registered Nurse/Surgical Services

Northside Hospital
04.2015 - Current

Responsibilities include: managing patient care of assigned patient load according to policies of unit and hospital

  • Demonstrate proficiency in skills applicable to unit

Certified in CPR, Georgia Licensed, Registered Nurse

  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care with a focus on empathy, communication, and professionalism.
  • Consistently maintained accurate documentation of all relevant information related to patient progress, treatments administered and other pertinent data.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times, helping them navigate the healthcare system with compassion and understanding.

Home Health Care Provider

Private Care
01.2005 - 01.2015
  • Responsibilities include: preparing meals, assisting with baths and showers, physical therapy exercises, errands, general housekeeping, assisting with mobility
  • Preparing and administering medications, companionship, insertion and removal of Foley catheter, proper change and care of iliostomy
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and preserving dignity.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Completed household management tasks for clients within private home settings.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control policies and performing routine housekeeping tasks as needed.
  • Addressed emergency situations promptly and effectively while adhering to established protocols for crisis intervention and escalation when necessary.
  • Performed wound care duties diligently, reducing risk of infection and accelerating the healing process.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient progress, ensuring accurate communication among healthcare providers and continuity of care across multiple visits.
  • Contributed to high-quality caregiving standards by staying current on industry best practices through ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
  • Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.

Van Driver/Assistant

In His Image Academy Learning Center
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Responsibilities include: safely transport students to and from center, Promptly arriving at the homes of students in various locations across Metro Atlanta
  • Maintaining a safe atmosphere which insure ability to be aware of all aspects of the driving experience
  • Also maintaining order with all age groups during transport
  • When at the center helping various teachers with classroom assignments and serving meals

Medical-Surgical Technician/CNA

McLeod Regional Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2004
  • Responsibilities include: adls, checking blood sugar glucose, blood pressure, insertion and removal of Foley catheter, removal of INT, of discharge patients, set up tube feeding, minor dressing change, set-up of buck traction for fracture patients
  • Ambulation of lumbar patients after surgery, physical therapy to recovery patients, companionship, transport patients to appointments within hospital
  • Answering phone calls of Drs
  • And other business and family members and correctly directing each call, computer charting of patient information and ordering meals by computer, working very closely with RNs and Drs

Certified Nursing Assistant

Honorage Nursing Center
01.1998 - 01.2000
  • Responsibilities include: adl’s blood pressure, feeding patients with limitations, weighing with a Hoyer Lift, transporting patients to activities within the center, charting patient information, reporting all changes of patients to charge nurse

Education

Georgia Licensed Registered Nurse -

01.2014

Associate Degree Nursing -

Bauder College
05.2013

Medical Surgical Technician Certificate -

McLeod Hospital University
Florence, SC
01.2002

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Poynor Adult Education
Florence, SC
01.1997

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Compassionate Care

Mentoring abilities

Postoperative Care

  • Ethical Practice
  • Quality Improvement
  • Discharge Planning
  • Surgical Procedures
  • Laparoscopic procedures
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management

Timeline

Charge Nurse, Surgical Floor

Northside Hospital Atlanta
06.2022 - Current

Staff Registered Nurse/Surgical Services

Northside Hospital
04.2015 - Current

Home Health Care Provider

Private Care
01.2005 - 01.2015

Van Driver/Assistant

In His Image Academy Learning Center
01.2004 - 01.2005

Medical-Surgical Technician/CNA

McLeod Regional Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2004

Certified Nursing Assistant

Honorage Nursing Center
01.1998 - 01.2000

Georgia Licensed Registered Nurse -

Associate Degree Nursing -

Bauder College

Medical Surgical Technician Certificate -

McLeod Hospital University

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Poynor Adult Education
Chastity Williams