Dena Williams
North Haven,Connecticut
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 18 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Saybrook At Haddam
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Benchmark Assisted Living
03.2012 - 04.2018
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Connecticut Homecare Services
06.2016 - 01.2017
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
New England Technical School
Hamden, CT12.2004
No Degree - Nursing Education
Gateway Community College
New Haven, CT02.2003
High School Diploma -
High School in The Community
New Haven, CT06.1981
Skills
- CPR/AED
- Physical Assessment
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Dispensing
- Patient Management
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Diabetes management
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
Certification
Certification in IV medication managment
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Saybrook At Haddam
01.2022 - 01.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Connecticut Homecare Services
06.2016 - 01.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Benchmark Assisted Living
03.2012 - 04.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
New England Technical School
No Degree - Nursing Education
Gateway Community College
High School Diploma -
High School in The Community
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