Cheryl Williams
San Bernardino,CA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Patient-oriented Nurse with [Number] years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with [Area of expertise] specialty.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse
St Frances Verity Health
07.1999 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.a
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Charge Registered Nurse
Verity Health
07.1999 - 05.2021
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Assisted in development and implementation of new policies and procedures to improve healthcare quality.
Education
High School Diploma -
GW Carver
Chicago06.1978
Associate of Science - Nursing
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CA 01.1996 - 06.1999
Skills
- Patient Discharging
- Patient Monitoring
- Breastfeeding Education
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Patient Assessments
- Prenatal Care
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Care
- Postpartum Care
- Medical Screening
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Tracheostomy Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St Frances Verity Health
07.1999 - 05.2021
Charge Registered Nurse
Verity Health
07.1999 - 05.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
01.1996 - 06.1999
High School Diploma -
GW Carver
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