Cinde Williams, RN
Fort Worth
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities with demonstrated success in emergency patient care and management of patients medical care during terminal stage of disease. Additional experience in management of post-surgical care in acute care setting.
Considered hardworking and driven; responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Knowledgeable about medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Director of Nursing
St. Gabriel's Hospice
Fort Worth
01.2023 - Current
- Managed and helped build census of 150-160 hospice patients and over 21 Nurses and staff.
- Conducted recruitment and retention activities to develop highly skilled nursing team.
- Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
- Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Budgeted, managed, and scheduled nursing staff, fostering environment supportive to patients.
- Attended meetings with senior management personnel to provide updates on progress of projects and initiatives being undertaken by the nursing team.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient care issues or concerns and develop solutions as needed.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential employees and making hiring decisions when appropriate.
- Oversaw the daily operations of all disciplines including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Facilitated communication between management and nursing staff on operational issues.
Regional Clinical Hospice RN Liaison
St. Gabriels Hospice
Fort Worth
01.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Taught family members and caregivers symptom management at end of life and managed end stage medical conditions. Including medication adjustments, management, wound care, various nursing procedures.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Envoy Hospice LLC
Fort Worth
02.2012 - 01.2020
- Established hospice care services for patients with terminal illnesses.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Taught family members and caregivers symptom management and caregiving during end of life.
RN, Emergency Department
North Hills Hospital
North Richland Hills
12.2010 - 05.2018
- Obtained TNCC credentials.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
VITAS Healthcare Corporation
Fort Worth
06.2009 - 01.2012
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Managed all aspects of care related to terminal diagnosis and end of life care for dying patients and families.
Emergency Department RN
Texas Health Resources Cleburne
Cleburne
10.2006 - 06.2009
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Cared for multiple patients each day, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms and providing expert emergency care.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department /Charge Nurse, Surgical Floor
Abilene Regional Medical Center
Abilene
09.2003 - 10.2006
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA2003
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Case Management Collaboration
- Acute care expertise
- Chronic disease management
- Hospice Care
- Pain control
- Physician communication
- Intravenous therapy/
- Assist/Perform medical procedures
- Patient consultation
- Staffing management
- Healthcare operations
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Relationship building
- Staff oversight
- Staff training and development
- Client relationships
- Management team building
- Effective leader
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Business leadership
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Regional Director of Nursing
St. Gabriel's Hospice
01.2023 - Current
Regional Clinical Hospice RN Liaison
St. Gabriels Hospice
01.2020 - Current
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Envoy Hospice LLC
02.2012 - 01.2020
RN, Emergency Department
North Hills Hospital
12.2010 - 05.2018
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
VITAS Healthcare Corporation
06.2009 - 01.2012
Emergency Department RN
Texas Health Resources Cleburne
10.2006 - 06.2009
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department /Charge Nurse, Surgical Floor
Abilene Regional Medical Center
09.2003 - 10.2006
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of North Georgia