Danielle Williams
Alexandria,PA
Summary
Enthusiastic Nurse eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills, with 22 years of experience. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Industry
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corporate Director Of Nursing
Clearday Treatment Center, Angel’s Light Addiction Specialist, Angel’s Light Youngwood, Angel’s Light New Derry, Greene Treatment Center
10.2024 - Current
- Led nursing staff to deliver high-quality patient care in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Developed and implemented nursing protocols that improved operational efficiency across departments.
- Mentored and trained nursing personnel, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Enhanced staff performance by conducting regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and offering tailored professional development opportunities.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
LPN Charge Nurse PRN
Embassy At The Hearthside
04.2007 - Current
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using Point Click Care.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Led and mentored newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise.
- Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Scheduled staff and delegated work assignments.
- Maintained medication room in full compliance with government and facility requirements.
Correctional Licensed Practical Nurse
Ghresources
07.2021 - 01.2024
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatments.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering meds, tests, ECGs, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
Correctional Licensed Practical Nurse
QCPS
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
Clinical LPN Sleep Study Department
Allied Medical Services
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Worked as part of team of physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
- Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Documented observations and baseline measurements in medical records.
- Adhered to strict infection control measures and verified proper cleaning and sanitation of respiratory equipment prior to each use.
- Setup oxygen, CPAP and BiPAP machines for patients requiring breathing treatments.
- Checked patient identifying information against records to uphold strict security, safety and regulatory standards.
- Gathered, charted and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.
- Questioned patients about medical backgrounds to obtain accurate health history data and optimize treatment plans.
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper ways to use breathing apparatuses at home.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records.
- Corresponded with clients through email, telephone or postal mail.
- Answered large volume of incoming calls daily to resolve customer issues and schedule appointments.
Clinical LPN Urology
Allied Medical Services
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Contacted physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories for resolution assistance with unusual test orders.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
HCCTC Practical Nursing Program
Mill Creek, PA10.2006
High School Diploma -
Juniata Valley High School
Alexandria, PA06.2003
CNA - Nursing Assistant
HCCTC Vo-tech
Mill Creek, PA05.2003
Phlebotomy Certificate - Phlebotomy
HCCTC
Mill Creek, PA05.2003
Skills
- Vital Signs Recording
- Patient Observation
- Patient Charting
- Operating EKG Equipment
- Medication Administration
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- First Aid and CPR
Certification
- IV Certified
- BLS
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Personal Information
Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Timeline
Corporate Director Of Nursing
Clearday Treatment Center, Angel’s Light Addiction Specialist, Angel’s Light Youngwood, Angel’s Light New Derry, Greene Treatment Center
10.2024 - Current
Correctional Licensed Practical Nurse
Ghresources
07.2021 - 01.2024
Correctional Licensed Practical Nurse
QCPS
12.2020 - 07.2021
Clinical LPN Urology
Allied Medical Services
02.2018 - 08.2018
Clinical LPN Sleep Study Department
Allied Medical Services
01.2017 - 07.2019
LPN Charge Nurse PRN
Embassy At The Hearthside
04.2007 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
HCCTC Practical Nursing Program
High School Diploma -
Juniata Valley High School
CNA - Nursing Assistant
HCCTC Vo-tech
Phlebotomy Certificate - Phlebotomy
HCCTC