Dorothy Williams
Perry,GA
Summary
To be affiliated with a health care facility whose main goal is to provide quality patient care in a considerate, respectful manner, while offering a stimulating work environment with growth potential. I'm a registered nurse with extensive experience in dialysis, renal med surge, and med surge acute settings with strong leadership. Flexible, dependable, team player and a quick learner who adapts quickly to changes while enjoying challenges. Self-motivated, compassionate, reliable, and in love with what being a nurse. Ultimate goal is to impact the lives of others in a positive and meaningful way as a nurse practitioner.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse- Acute Dialysis
Atrium Health Navicent
Macon, Georgia
06.2021 - Current
- Provide professional nursing care for assigned patients in acute dialysis according to State Board of Nursing Act, American Code of Ethics and standards of practice and professional performance. Responsible for assessing, diagnosing, outcomes, identifying, planning, implementing, and evaluating for patient served.
- Initiates, monitors, and terminates dialysis treatments utilizing accurate documentation for treatments, reports significant changes in patients' condition to MD, administration of medications and/or blood products according to Nurse Practice Act.
- Accepts Charge Nurse responsibilities. Participate in decisions related to patient care and nursing practices, serves as instructor, colleague, researcher, advocate and leader. Demonstrate competency in assuring quality care, process improvement. patient and employee safety, collaboration, consultation and professional development. Assumes responsibility for planning, organizing, delegating and evaluating patient care rendered by LPNs, technicians, medical receptionist and other staff.
- Transports equipment to designated areas Critical Units and Emergency Department when dialysis must be performed at bedside.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Communicate with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Clinical Coordinator
Davita
Tallahassee, Florida
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Responsible for organizing and overseeing daily activities of chronic dialysis unit. Ensured clinical team was delivering highest level of care to patients by ensuring patients safety, comfort, and well-being within HIPAA regulations. Helped improved quality of life by delivering outstanding clinical outcomes in chronic hemodialysis setting. Evaluated personnel and prepared daily reports. Employed financial acumen in budgeting and expenditure. Authorized admission/treatment as per agreed protocols.
- Coordinated, monitored, assigned and documented patient and clinical care activities.
- Supervised and managed daily activities of clinical team consisting of physicians, nurses and support staff.
- Facilitate hiring of qualified Davita personnel by interview applicants and making recommendations for employment.
- Implement new policies and educate staff on changes.
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse- Chronic Outpatient
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis (CAP RN 1)
Tallahassee, Florida
04.2020 - 11.2020
- Accountable and responsible for provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned group of patients. Participate in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse- Chronic Outpatient
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis (CAP RN 1)
Warner Robins, Georgia
04.2020 - 08.2020
- Accountable and responsible for provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned group of patients. Participate in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Acute Dialysis
Navicent Health Medical Center
Macon, Georgia
09.2009 - 08.2020
- Provide professional nursing care for assigned patients in acute dialysis according to State Board of Nursing Act, American Code of Ethics and standards of practice and professional performance. Responsible for assessing, diagnosing, outcomes, identifying, planning, implementing, and evaluating for patient served.
- Initiates, monitors, and terminates dialysis treatments utilizing accurate documentation for treatments, reports significant changes in patients' condition to MD, administration of medications and/or blood products according to Nurse Practice Act.
- Accepts Charge Nurse responsibilities. Participate in decisions related to patient care and nursing practices, serves as instructor, colleague, researcher, advocate and leader. Demonstrate competency in assuring quality care, process improvement. patient and employee safety, collaboration, consultation and professional development. Assumes responsibility for planning, organizing, delegating and evaluating patient care rendered by LPNs, technicians, medical receptionist and other staff.
- Transports equipment to designated areas Critical Units and Emergency Department when dialysis must be performed at bedside.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
US Renal Healthcare
Macon, Georgia
06.2015 - 08.2018
- To provide direction of patient care and clinical staff in accordance with policies, procedures and guidelines, OSHA, CMS, federal, state and local regulations. Initiate, monitor, and discontinue hemodialysis. Supervise and perform direct patient care, including, but not limited to taking/monitoring vital signs, initiation and terminating of dialysis, documentation, physical assessment of patients and patient treatments, taking and transcription of physician's orders, drawing and documentation of ordered laboratory work.
- Other duties included administration of medications, prepare and maintain dialysis machines and systems per policy, ensure compliance with policies and procedures in accordance with state and federal regulations, inform clinic management or clinical coordination off all incidents, conditions and problems.
- Working overtime, attend staff meetings, know, understand and follow employee guidelines, employment policies and department or company procedures, consistent, regular, punctual attendance as scheduled, ability to lift 5 pounds to max of 35 and use full range of body motions.
Registered Nurse, Assisted Director
Oakes at Peake
Macon, Georgia
06.2012 - 01.2013
- Responsible for provisions of resident care and standards of practice, implement nursing policy and procedure, conduct in service training and performance improvement, and assist Director of Nursing in other duties as assigned.
- Managed care from admission to discharge
Registered Nurse, Renal Med, Charge Nurse
Medical Center Of Central Ga
Macon, Georgia
11.2007 - 08.2009
- Performed assessments, administration of medications and or blood products, starting IV's, specialty drips, telemetry monitoring, peritoneal dialysis, monitoring dialysis accesses, accessing dialysis access when necessary, charge nurse responsibilities, admissions and discharging, education to patients and family members, and preceptorship for Nursing Students.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Managed various medications and treatments such as peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and and intramuscular injections.
- Monitored patients' response to dialysis therapy and reported any unusual findings to nurse supervisor.
Registered Nurse, Assistant Director
Peake Health Care
Macon, Georgia
08.2006 - 03.2008
- Responsible for provisions of resident care and standards of practice, implement nursing policy and procedure, conduct in service training and performance improvement, and assist Director of Nursing in other duties as assigned.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Registered Nurse, Renal Med Surge, Charge Nurse
The Medical Center Of Central Georgia
Macon, Georgia
11.2003 - 05.2007
- Performed assessments, administration of medications and or blood products, starting IV's, specialty drips, telemetry monitoring, peritoneal dialysis, monitoring dialysis accesses, accessing dialysis access when necessary, charge nurse responsibility, admissions and discharging, education to patients and family members, and preceptorship for Nursing Students
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Managed various medications and treatments such as peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and and intramuscular injections.
- Monitored patients' response to dialysis therapy and reported any unusual findings to nurse supervisor.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
The Medical Center Of Central Georgia
Macon, Georgia
10.2002 - 11.2003
- Performed assessments, administration of medications and or blood products, starting IV's, specialty drips, telemetry monitoring, peritoneal dialysis, monitoring dialysis accesses, accessing dialysis access when necessary, charge nurse responsibility, admissions and discharging, education to patients and family members, and preceptorship for Nursing Students.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Graduate Nurse
The Medical Center of Central Ga
Macon, Georgia
05.2001 - 08.2002
- Assisted mentor nurse in performing assessments, starting IV's, telemetry monitoring, dressing changes, blood sugar monitoring, admissions and discharging, education to patients and family members. Direct patient care such as feeding, bathing, dressing and changing beds.
- Patient-focused and well-organized, with exceptional communication skills and expertise to deliver compassionate patient care.
- Ability to maintain positive attitude in demanding environment.
- Cared for patients in thirty bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Nurse Extern II
The Medical Center of Central Ga
Macon, Ga
09.2000 - 05.2001
- Assisted mentor nurse in performing assessments, starting IV's, telemetry monitoring, dressing changes, blood sugar monitoring, admissions and discharging, education to patients and family members. Direct patient care such as feeding, bathing, dressing and changing beds.
- Patient-focused and well-organized, with exceptional communication skills and expertise to deliver compassionate patient care.
- Ability to maintain positive attitude in demanding environment.
- Cared for patients in thirty bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville, GA05.2001
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida CommunityCollege
Jacksonville, FL05.1997
High School Diploma -
Jefferson County High
Monticello, FL05.1995
Skills
- Client-focused
- Team player
- Enthusiastic caregiver
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- BLS certified
- Proficiency in Acute and Chronic Dialysis
- Great organizational skills
- Leadership Skills
Additional Information
- Licenses Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia, License number RN161670
- Licenses Registered Nurse in the State of Florida, License number RN9526881
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse- Acute Dialysis
Atrium Health Navicent
06.2021 - Current
Clinical Coordinator
Davita
11.2020 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse- Chronic Outpatient
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis (CAP RN 1)
04.2020 - 11.2020
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse- Chronic Outpatient
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis (CAP RN 1)
04.2020 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
US Renal Healthcare
06.2015 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse, Assisted Director
Oakes at Peake
06.2012 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Acute Dialysis
Navicent Health Medical Center
09.2009 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse, Renal Med, Charge Nurse
Medical Center Of Central Ga
11.2007 - 08.2009
Registered Nurse, Assistant Director
Peake Health Care
08.2006 - 03.2008
Registered Nurse, Renal Med Surge, Charge Nurse
The Medical Center Of Central Georgia
11.2003 - 05.2007
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
The Medical Center Of Central Georgia
10.2002 - 11.2003
Graduate Nurse
The Medical Center of Central Ga
05.2001 - 08.2002
Nurse Extern II
The Medical Center of Central Ga
09.2000 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia College And State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida CommunityCollege
High School Diploma -
Jefferson County High
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