Damacia Williams
Summary
Healthcare professional with comprehensive background in Medical-Surgical nursing. Recognized for delivering high-quality patient care and excelling in team-based settings. Adaptable and reliable, known for strong clinical skills and ability to navigate changing patient needs with efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
DeTar Hospital Navarro
12.2021 - Current
- Executed discharge planning and education for patients and families, enhancing understanding of care requirements post-hospitalization.
- Documented patient assessments and care plans in charting software, facilitating effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Utilized advanced wound care techniques to manage complex cases, ensuring optimal healing outcomes for patients.
- Assessed patient conditions and reported changes to healthcare providers, contributing to timely treatment adjustments.
Nurse Technician
DeTar Hospital Navarro
06.2021 - Current
- Operated electronic health record systems to document patient information accurately.
- Performed phlebotomy to collect blood samples for laboratory testing.
- Provided emotional support and education to patients and families regarding care plans.
- Administered wound care using sterile technique to prevent infection and promote healing.
- Utilized blood pressure monitors to assess and record vital signs of patients.
- Assisted nursing staff with essential tasks, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality care to patients.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Total Medical Staffing
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Assessed patient conditions and reported changes to healthcare providers, contributing to timely treatment adjustments.
- Utilized advanced wound care techniques to manage complex cases, ensuring optimal healing outcomes for patients.
- Documented patient assessments and care plans in charting software, facilitating effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Executed discharge planning and education for patients and families, enhancing understanding of care requirements post-hospitalization.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
ProLink Healthcare
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Assessed patient conditions and reported changes to healthcare providers, contributing to timely treatment adjustments.
- Executed discharge planning and education for patients and families, enhancing understanding of care requirements post-hospitalization.
- Documented patient assessments and care plans in charting software, facilitating effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Advantis Medical
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Implemented appropriate diagnostic tests as ordered by physicians or nurse practitioners while ensuring accuracy in interpretation of results for developing effective treatment plans accordingly.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay current on best practices in neurological nursing and provide optimal care to patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Trauma Registered Nurse
Advantis Medical
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Optimized resource utilization by coordinating with unit leaders to ensure appropriate staffing levels during peak hours or periods of high acuity.
- Provided exceptional emergency care to victims of motor vehicle accidents, gunshot wounds, stabbings, falls, burns, and other traumatic injuries while maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, initiating appropriate interventions, and continuously monitoring patients'' conditions.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN06-2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Victoria College
Victoria, TX12-2021
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Compassionate care
- Clinical judgment
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- National Institute oh Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Total Medical Staffing
08.2024 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
ProLink Healthcare
03.2024 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Advantis Medical
10.2023 - 01.2024
Trauma Registered Nurse
Advantis Medical
02.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
DeTar Hospital Navarro
12.2021 - Current
Nurse Technician
DeTar Hospital Navarro
06.2021 - Current
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- National Institute oh Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Victoria College
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