Dana Williamson
Madisonville,Louisiana
Summary
Accomplished LPN and Healthcare Operations Leader bringing extensive nursing experience across specialty clinics, ambulatory care, and long-term care. Directed operations of multi-specialty clinics while developing and supervising teams of up to 50 staff, emphasizing workflow improvement and quality oversight. Committed to mentoring nursing professionals and enhancing patient care through effective interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
1
1
Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Ambulatory Float Nurse - Specialty Clinics
Ochsner Health System
Covington, Louisiana
06.2024 - Current
- Delivered patient-centered care and provided clinical support across multiple specialty clinics, adapting to rapidly changing workflows and priorities.
- Performed triage, administered medications, provided wound care, and educated patients and families while ensuring safety and comfort standards.
- Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care, address patient needs, and support efficient clinic operations.
- Championed quality-improvement initiatives, reinforcing EMR documentation, compliance, and adherence to clinical best practices.
PRN LPN - Long-Term Care / Rehabilitation
Trinity Trace
Covington, Louisiana
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care in long-term care and rehabilitation settings, performing triage, focused assessments, medication administration, and wound care to enhance patient recovery.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to implement timely interventions, ensuring safe, patient-centered outcomes and continuity of care.
- Administered medications and treatments for Trinity Trace long-term care residents.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to supervising nurses.
- Documented care notes in electronic medical records.
Supervisor of Operations
Ochsner Health System
Covington, Louisiana
01.2021 - 06.2024
- Directed clinic operations across departments, aligning staffing, workflows, provider needs, and patient-care priorities to enhance service delivery.
- Directed day-to-day clinic operations across departments, aligning staffing, workflows, provider needs, and patient-care priorities.
- Led process and workflow improvements that strengthened operational efficiency, service delivery, and patient satisfaction.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary teams across specialties, fostering consistent communication and integrated care to resolve issues promptly.
- Monitored quality, safety, and regulatory compliance and reinforced accountability and a culture of operational excellence.
LPN Lead / Preceptor
Ochsner Health Center
Covington, Louisiana
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Oversaw daily clinic operations, staff assignments, and workflow while providing direct patient care to enhance service delivery.
- Acted as a clinical resource for nursing staff and physicians, supporting procedures, follow-up care, and multidisciplinary coordination.
- Trained, mentored, and evaluated nursing staff, fostering competency and ensuring adherence to clinical best practices.
- Implemented quality-improvement initiatives to enhance patient care quality and optimize clinic performance.
Clinic LPN / Preceptor
Ochsner Health Center
Covington, Louisiana
09.2011 - 02.2020
- Delivered compassionate care in cardiology and oncology, enhancing patient experience and supporting safe clinic operations.
- Led team initiatives that streamlined workflow coordination across specialty practices, improving overall clinic efficiency.
- Precepted and mentored newly hired nursing staff, fostering clinical competency and confidence for better patient outcomes.
- Provided team leadership and operational support that improved workflow coordination across busy specialty practices.
Licensed Practical Nurse
West Jefferson Medical Center
Marrero, Louisiana
10.1997 - 07.2006
- Administered medications and treatments at West Jefferson Medical Center.
- Administered medications and performed wound care while coordinating interdisciplinary care and optimizing clinic workflow.
- Provided nursing care across cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, and other clinical specialties, prioritizing patient safety and quality of service.
- Monitored vital signs and reported patient changes to nursing staff.
- Documented care updates in electronic medical records.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Cameron College
New Orleans, LouisianaSkills
- Triage and Patient Assessment
- Advanced Wound Management
- Wound care
- Medication Safety Practices
- Patient and Family Education
- Epic and PointClickCare
- Electronic Documentation
- Epic charting
- Clinic Operations Leadership
- Staff Supervision and Scheduling
- Team coordination
- Performance Management
- Process improvement
- Clinical Training
Personal Information
Title: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE | HEALTHCARE OPERATIONS LEADER
Certification
BLS Certified, Certified Preceptor, Certified Ambassador
CLINICAL EXPERTISE
- Cardiology
- Urology
- Orthopedics
- Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery
- Oncology / Cancer Center Services
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Infectious Disease
- Neurology / Headache
- Pain Management
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Podiatry
- Family Medicine
- OB/GYN
- Urgent Care
- Long-Term Care / Rehabilitation
Timeline
Ambulatory Float Nurse - Specialty Clinics
Ochsner Health System
06.2024 - Current
PRN LPN - Long-Term Care / Rehabilitation
Trinity Trace
01.2023 - 01.2025
Supervisor of Operations
Ochsner Health System
01.2021 - 06.2024
LPN Lead / Preceptor
Ochsner Health Center
02.2020 - 02.2021
Clinic LPN / Preceptor
Ochsner Health Center
09.2011 - 02.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
West Jefferson Medical Center
10.1997 - 07.2006
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Cameron College