Danielle Williams
Rancho Cucamonga,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated Registered Nurse with with 17 years of combined experience and desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Registered Nurse providing Care coordination management to the bariatric population, clinical care to Pediatric patients and educating staff on population health and preventive care as a Nurse Educator. Organized and able to multitask with other team members to work together toward positive results. Effectively coordinates patient care and dealt appropriately with patient/parent concerns and family anxieties. Experience conducting patient assessments, development of the plan of care, implementing and evaluating care according to patient specific age and/or developmental needs. Experience with complex medical issues and provided caring patient interaction. In addition to clinical experience, developed educational programs and training to nursing staff as a Nurse Educator for the Arrowhead Regional Medical Center’s Family Health Clinics with a population health focus.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Bariatric Surgery Care Coordinator
Loma Linda University Medical Center
Loma Linda, CA
04.2021 - Current
- Evaluates the clinical status of patients to determine medical necessity for Bariatric Surgery.
- Serves as a liaison between patients, physicians, and surgery scheduler to obtain necessary authorizations for bariatric surgery.
- Ensures thorough and accurate documentation of patient information and collaborates with surgeons, physicians, and the multidisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans for bariatric surgery patients.
- Assists in the identification and management of potential complications during the perioperative period.
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives to enhance the patient experience and outcomes in bariatric surgery.
- Hosts monthly support groups for patients as well as coordinates monthly speakers for the support groups.
- Instructor for the patient pre-operative education classes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment options.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Developed education materials to help explain various conditions and treatments to patients.
- Trained and mentored RNs and ancillary staff on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-up contacts.
- Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
- Maintained up-to-date case records with case activity status.
- Adhered to ethical principles and standards to protect clients' confidential information.
RN Nurse Educator, Population Health
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Colton, CA
11.2019 - 04.2021
- Develop and implement processes for staff to help underserved and at-risk individuals gain access to the care and procedures they need as well as preventive services
- Service areas for population health include Well Child Checks and immunizations, Colorectal Cancer Prevention, Well Woman preventive care and Diabetes education
- Created materials and processes to ensure staff educate patients about available support services and assisting patients with access to care with a focus on primary prevention in order to avoid disease or injury before it occurs
- Develop and implement continuing education and orientation programs and conduct staff development and mandatory in-service programs for nursing staff
- Develop, evaluate and implement training for staff in the use of new products and equipment
- Assess educational needs and implement programs to meet those needs; prepare instructional materials; and develop and revise policies and procedures.
RN Inpatient Pediatric Med-Surg and NICU
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
Pomona, CA
01.2007 - 12.2020
- Conduct patient assessments, develop the plan of care, implemented, and evaluated care according to patient specific age and/or developmental needs
- Collaborated with other health care team members such as Physicians, Nurses, Therapists, Social Workers, and Specialists in the delivery of care
- Administered medications and treatments to Pediatric inpatients
- Educated families and patients on plan of care and preventive health measures
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Charge nurse duties as assigned
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
Western Governors University
01.2019
Associates Degree - Nursing
Chaffey College
01.2006
Skills
- Discharge Planning
- Quality Improvement
- Care Planning
- Bariatric Care Manager
- Utilization Review
- Pediatric Nurse Specialty
- Nurse Educator
- Organization and Multitasking
- Needs Assessment
- Chronic Disease Management
- Electronic Medical Records
- Word, Excel, Outlook
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN Bariatric Surgery Care Coordinator
Loma Linda University Medical Center
04.2021 - Current
RN Nurse Educator, Population Health
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
11.2019 - 04.2021
RN Inpatient Pediatric Med-Surg and NICU
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
01.2007 - 12.2020
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associates Degree - Nursing
Chaffey College