Emily Williams
Blountstown
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Passionate about teaching and skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel RN, Emergency Room
Aya Healthcare (DCH Regional Medical Center ER)
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Mentored new nurses in the ER environment by providing guidance on best practices and offering constructive feedback on performance improvement opportunities.
- Prevented hospital-acquired infections through strict adherence to infection control protocols and proper hand hygiene practices.
- Conducted thorough triage assessments to prioritize patient needs effectively, directing appropriate resources expeditiously.
- Maintained competency in trauma care protocols as an active member of the hospital''s trauma response team, addressing the unique needs of injured patients expediently.
- Managed critical patients with life-threatening conditions, prioritizing interventions to stabilize health status swiftly.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Middle School ELA Teacher
Calhoun County School District
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment and expression of original ideas.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Increased parent satisfaction through well-organized IEP meetings and family conferences focused on improving parent-child bonding skills.
- Administered and interpreted assessment results to determine learners' challenges.
- Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
Substitute Teacher
Calhoun County Schools
12.2022 - Current
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
Travel RN, Emergency Room
OneStaff (Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center)
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided critical support during medical emergencies, implementing appropriate interventions to stabilize patients'' conditions.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care during travel assignments.
- Served as a resource to colleagues by sharing clinical expertise and offering guidance in challenging situations, fostering an environment of mutual professional growth.
- Increased patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs, administering medications accurately, and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in adjusting to varying acuity levels within diverse units while maintaining consistent attention to detail.
- Adapted quickly to new environments, swiftly becoming familiar with facility-specific workflows and practices while maintaining a high level of performance.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Director of Nursing
Centurion Of Florida
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Capital Regional Medical Center
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Correctional Nurse
Centurion
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions, including diabetes, arthritis and COPD.
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters, including flu, gastrointestinal bugs, strep throat and lice.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
- Cared for patients in 13-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Director of Nursing
MHM Services Inc.
03.2017 - 07.2019
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- 40+ hours a week
- Ensured that pharmacy area was kept clean, neat and free of debris.
- Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Provided patients and patrons with information on various immunizations including flu, DPaT and HPV vaccines.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Generated and reviewed incident reports, including employee write-ups, actualizing appropriate corrective action plans to mitigate ongoing and potential situations.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Managed quality assurance program including on site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
- Negotiated agreements between employees to clarify misunderstood directions and resolve conflicts affecting performance.
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Led successful 40+-person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Audited charts daily and reviewed all clinical documents to verify accuracy and completeness, progress towards core measurable targets and completion of appropriate patient health education.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
- 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.
- Oversaw and managed 40+ clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Directed nursing activities for 3 units including an Inpatient Mental Health Unit with 40+ employees, providing guidance to nurses to deliver outstanding care and optimal patient satisfaction.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically-relevant symptoms.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Emergency Nurse
Capital Regional Medical Center
03.2016 - 01.2017
- Worked 48+ hours
- Medication administration Medical clinical procedures comprehension Skilled in conducting physical examinations Body mechanics knowledge Broad medical terminology knowledge Specimen collection proficiency Culturally sensitive Sterilization techniques mastery Strong medical ethic ER experience Computerized charting specialist Bi-lingual in English and some German Enthusiastic caregiver Pediatric exams competency BAC screen/drug screen collection ability IV drug therapy management.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Jackson Hospital
01.2015 - 03.2016
- Worked 84+ biweekly
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
- Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community.
- Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
- Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.
- Provided necessary health education training for patients.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.
- Tested glucose and administered injections.
- Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
- Assisted in multiple codes Administered and monitored critical drips Assisted with multiple trauma patients Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Calhoun Liberty Hospital
11.2014 - 01.2020
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
- Administered IV therapy
- Deliver high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community.
- Sound, ethical. independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
- Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients/colleagues.
- Performs all tasks with patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes/treatments.
- Evaluated patients presenting with asthma, appendicitis and hernia.
- Provided necessary health education training for patients.
- Manage caseload of 2-4 clients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care.
- Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Tested glucose and administered injections.
- Skillfully performed suture removals for patients.
- Administered appropriate medications and treatments, ensuring accurate dosage and timely delivery for improved patient health.
Security Forces
United States Air Force
05.2006 - 06.2012
- Manuvered communications vehicles, intrusion detection equipment and other special purpose equipment to facilitate operations.
- Apprehended and detained suspects, searched persons and property and conducted interviews to gather evidence.
- Led, managed and performed force protection duties to protect personnel and resources.
- Prepared daily, weekly and monthly situational reports for higher headquarters.
- Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance and explosives.
- Supervised teams in support of security and installation law and order operations.
- Operated and maintained field communications equipment.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Supported senior ranking officials in logistics decision making.
- Expert in tactical and technical guidance.
- Planned and briefed personnel on missions.
- Gathered evidence, processed crime scenes and questioned witnesses and suspects.
- Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
- Combat Life Saver for Fire Team during deployments
- Deployed to Combat zones, Iraq and Afghanistan
- Deployed to Kyrgyzstan for 9 months
- Taught personnel to mitigate environmental hazards and properly use personal protective equipment such as chem gear for battle scenarios.
- Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency and knowledgeable assistance.
- Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas.
- Provided flightline security patrols to protect against incursion from unauthorized personnel and maintain security of highly valuable aircraft with classified components and design elements.
- Patrolled perimeters of operating bases to guard against raids, suicide bombers and other attacks on forward areas of operation.
- Maintained security of local areas and performed route clearance for visiting high-ranking officials.
- Patrolled base facilities and housing areas to deter crime, monitor activities and provide force protection.
- Spearheaded patrol operations and led security forces teams to support battlefield operations.
- Investigated security issues involving domestic violence, assault and theft occurring on base among active military members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chipola College
Marianna, FL2015
MSN - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner\Acute Care
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL2024
Airman Leadership School
Tampa, FL07.2009
Skills
- Leadership/Management skills
- Quality Management
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Pharmacy operations management
- Drug inventory management
- Training and mentoring
- Staff management
- Psychotropic Medication Management
- Mental Health
- Behavioral Health
- Emergency Care
- Venipuncture
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Medication Administration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Critical Care
- Infection Control
- Health Education
- Medication Management
- Classroom Instruction
- Teaching
- Social Studies
- Classroom management
- Test administration
- Child development
- Secondary education
- Differentiated instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Test Proctoring
- Triage
- Critical Care Nursing
- Multitasking
- Professionalism
- Cardiac monitors
- Ventilation support
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2024-Present
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2024-Present
- Registered Nurse Compact License RN9394576, 2014- present
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) 2024-Present
- Emergency Nurse Association Member (ENA)
- TNCC 2022-Present
- ENPC 2022-Present
- Florida Temporary Certification in Education (MG Social Studies, Health K-12), Department of Education - 2022-Present
- CEN (scheduling test within next 6 months)
Additional Information
Volunteer/Community Outreach
- Relay for Life
- Torch Run
- Breast Cancer Fundraiser
- Held Softball Tournament Benefits to help raise money for families to help with medical bills
Timeline
Travel RN, Emergency Room
Aya Healthcare (DCH Regional Medical Center ER)
05.2024 - 09.2024
Middle School ELA Teacher
Calhoun County School District
02.2023 - 05.2023
Substitute Teacher
Calhoun County Schools
12.2022 - Current
Travel RN, Emergency Room
OneStaff (Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center)
08.2022 - 12.2022
Director of Nursing
Centurion Of Florida
02.2022 - 07.2022
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Capital Regional Medical Center
08.2019 - 09.2021
Director of Nursing
MHM Services Inc.
03.2017 - 07.2019
Correctional Nurse
Centurion
01.2017 - 03.2017
Emergency Nurse
Capital Regional Medical Center
03.2016 - 01.2017
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Jackson Hospital
01.2015 - 03.2016
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Calhoun Liberty Hospital
11.2014 - 01.2020
Security Forces
United States Air Force
05.2006 - 06.2012
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2024-Present
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2024-Present
- Registered Nurse Compact License RN9394576, 2014- present
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) 2024-Present
- Emergency Nurse Association Member (ENA)
- TNCC 2022-Present
- ENPC 2022-Present
- Florida Temporary Certification in Education (MG Social Studies, Health K-12), Department of Education - 2022-Present
- CEN (scheduling test within next 6 months)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chipola College
MSN - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner\Acute Care
Chamberlain University
Airman Leadership School
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