CYNTHIA WILLIAMS
Church Point,United States
Summary
Dynamic and accountable Registered Nurse with over 30 years of experience, excelling in dialysis machine setup and treatment documentation. Proven ability to train and mentor nursing staff while ensuring high standards of patient care and safety. Recognized for decisive leadership and effective communication in fast-paced environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Registered Nurse
Fresinius Medical Care
Ville Platte, Louisiana
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Maintained treatment records, compliance documentation, and dialysis center quality procedures.
- Managed patient concerns, escalated clinical issues, and supported compassionate bedside communication.
- Trained new dialysis nurses on machine setup, documentation, and patient care routines.
- Monitored infection control practices, vascular access care, and dialysis safety standards.
- Assigned nursing staff and balanced daily schedules for dialysis unit coverage.
- Reviewed dialysis orders and clarified clinical instructions with physicians and care teams.
Charge Registered Nurse
Travel RN
Austin, Texas
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Supervised dialysis nursing workflows across outpatient dialysis center operations.
- Coordinated patient assessments, treatment plans, and access monitoring for nephrology care.
- Reviewed dialysis orders and clarified clinical instructions with physicians and care teams.
- Assigned nursing staff and balanced daily schedules for dialysis unit coverage.
- Monitored infection control practices, vascular access care, and dialysis safety standards.
- Trained new dialysis nurses on machine setup, documentation, and patient care routines.
Rn Charge Nurse
DIALYSIS CENTER INC.
Lafayette, UNITED STATES
01.2013 - 08.2019
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.
- Provide health care, first aid, immunizations, or assistance in convalescence or rehabilitation in locations such as schools, hospitals, or industry.
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
- Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
- Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.
Rn Staff Nurse
FMC DIALYSIS CENTER
LAFAYETTE, UNITED STATES
09.2011 - 01.2013
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
- Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
- Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
- Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
- Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.
- Observe nurses and visit patients to ensure proper nursing care.
- Direct or coordinate infection control programs, advising or consulting with specified personnel about necessary precautions.
RN Surgical Nurse
MERCY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
EUNICE, UNITED STATES
01.2006 - 09.2011
- Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Count sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation.
- Hand instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, hold retractors and cut sutures, and perform other tasks as directed by surgeon during operation.
- Prepare patients for surgery, including positioning patients on the operating table and covering them with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
- Scrub arms and hands and assist the surgical team to scrub and put on gloves, masks, and surgical clothing.
- Monitor and continually assess operating room conditions, including patient and surgical team needs.
- Prepare dressings or bandages and apply or assist with their application following surgery.
- Clean and restock operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies and arranging instruments according to instructions, such as a preference card.
- Operate, assemble, adjust, or monitor sterilizers, lights, suction machines, or diagnostic equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Prepare, care for, and dispose of tissue specimens taken for laboratory analysis.
- Provide technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses, or anesthesiologists.
- Maintain supply of fluids, such as plasma, saline, blood, or glucose, for use during operations.
- Maintain files and records of surgical procedures.
- Order surgical supplies.
Education
Associate degree - Nursing
LAMAR STATE UNIVERSITY
ORANGE, TEXAS, UNITED STATES12-1997
LPN -
LAFAYETTE REGIONAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
LA, UNITED STATES12-1990
Skills
- Accountable, competent, and decisive nurse with 30 years experience providing comprehensive medical care in a variety of specialties: dialysis, surgical, home health, and skilled nursing Experience with effective teaching and preceptor skills
- Dialysis machine setup
- Treatment documentation
- Vascular access care
Timeline
Charge Registered Nurse
Fresinius Medical Care
01.2020 - 11.2020
Charge Registered Nurse
Travel RN
08.2019 - 12.2019
Rn Charge Nurse
DIALYSIS CENTER INC.
01.2013 - 08.2019
Rn Staff Nurse
FMC DIALYSIS CENTER
09.2011 - 01.2013
RN Surgical Nurse
MERCY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
01.2006 - 09.2011
Associate degree - Nursing
LAMAR STATE UNIVERSITY
LPN -
LAFAYETTE REGIONAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE