Donna G. Williams
Gilbert,SC
Summary
Hardworking nursing professional bringing 27+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to Cardio-Thoracic Surgical patients. Knowledgeable about Cardio-Thoracic patient's requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
MUSC Health Columbia Downtown
Columbia, SC
06.1994 - Current
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
RN
Carolina Home Health
Columbia, SC
12.1995 - 04.1996
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Education
Nursing
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC12.1994
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Precepting
- Patient Advocacy
- Teaching
- Treatment Planning
- Medication Administration
- Infection Control
- Telemetry
- Critical Care
- Quality Improvement Activities
- Emotional Support
- Medication Management
Certification
- BLS/ACLS Certified, American Red Cross, August 2022 renewal.
Timeline
RN
Carolina Home Health
12.1995 - 04.1996
RN Staff Nurse
MUSC Health Columbia Downtown
06.1994 - Current
Nursing
Midlands Technical College
- BLS/ACLS Certified, American Red Cross, August 2022 renewal.
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