Williams Evangeline

• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
• Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
• Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
• Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
• Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.

I provided Care at CVPH in Plattsburgh New York to Patients admitted to the Progressive Care Unit.

• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Provided medical care to patients in varied settings to offer patients best possible care regardless of location.
• Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Developed relationships with patients and families to understand medical history and care needs.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

• Championed the use of technology in daily operations, leading to improved documentation accuracy and streamlined workflows.
• Adjusted scheduling systems to support consistent staffing goals aligned with patient care standards.
• Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing strict infection control measures and addressing potential hazards proactively.
• Mentored nursing staff in clinical skills development, fostering professional growth and excellence in practice.
• Planned and assigned workload to Number-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
• Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
• Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
• Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
• Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
• 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.
• Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
• Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.

• Adapted to varied units and shifts as necessary, integrating smoothly into different healthcare teams while ensuring top performance.
• Administered medications and treatments effectively.
• Identified symptoms early and implemented necessary measures to address critical scenarios.
• Ensured confidentiality of patient information in adherence to HIPAA standards.

I provided Nursing Care to the Patients admitted to the Progressive Care unit at Bay State Medical Center in Springfield Massachusetts.

• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Developed relationships with patients and families to understand medical history and care needs.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

I provide Nursing Care to Patients at UAB Hospital in Birmingham Alabama admitted to the Trauma Burn Unit.

• Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and family members to help cope with emotional challenges of illness.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Documented patient interactions and interventions in Cerner EMR.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

I responded to the Covid-19 Pandemic Request for Nursing Services. I provided Nursing Care to the Patients admitted to the Progressive Care Unit with a diagnosis of Corona Virus at the Mc Allen Medical Center in McAllen Texas.

Administered all levels of treatments specified for the Patients with the diagnosis. IV Medications,Vaccinations and various administration of Oxygenation with Titration. I also rotated to teh ICU as needed.

MedStar Union Memorial Hospital(Baltimore Maryland)

I provided Nursing Care to the Patient admitted to the Intermediate Cardiac Care Unit.

Patient assessments,Telemetry Strip Interpretation, Drip Titration.

Care Plan Initiation,Discharge Education to Patient and Families.

Care One@ Wellington LTC (Hackensack New Jersey)

I provided Nursing Care to the Residents with the Covid -19 diagnosis. Administered medications related to the treatment of the virus.

Monitored medication reactions.

Provided all levels of ADL Care.

Frequent communication with the Family Members due to Isolation Protocols.

Care Plan initiation and resolution.

Baptist South Hospital (Montgomery Alabama)

I provided Nursing Care to the Patient admitted the Neurology/Telemetry Unit with diagnosis of Acute CVA/TIA.

NIHSS assessments,medication administration.

Monitoring of Patients on continuous EEG monitoring.

Rehab Participation.

Care Pan Initiation, discharge education.

Charge Nurse on multiple occasions.

• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.

Staff Nurse on the Medical Surgical Unit with rotation to Psych and Telemetry Units as needed.

Patient admissions, discharges with Education.

• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
• Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
• Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.

North Regional Medical Center (Florence Alabama)

I worked on the Cardiac Unit with frequent rotation to the Ortho Unit and occasional float to the ICU.

Provided Pre and Post Care to Patients with cardiac Stent Placement and other Cardiac Procedures.

Medication administration, Drip Titration, (Heparin,Amiodarone,Cardizem, Integrillin, etc..)

Management of Post Ortho Surgery Patients.

Pain Management.

Baptist South Hospital (Montgomery, Alabama)

I worked on the Neurology Unit, providing Nursing Care to Patients with Acute CVA/TIA and Seizures.

NIHSS assessments per Unit Protocol.

Admission, Discharge, Patient and Family education.

Rehab Participation.

Medication administration

Care Plan initiation.

Charge Nurse on multiple occasions.

Robert Packer Hospital (Sayre, PA)

I provided Nursing Care to Patients admitted to teh Medical Surgical Units with various medical conditions.

Medication administration, IV Oral, etc..

Patient assessments, documentation summaries for assigned Patients.

Care Plan initiation and update.

Communication with Physicians and other Ancillary Teams.

Discharge Education provided to Patient and Family.

• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Cerner EMR

The Johns Hopkins Medical Center (Baltimore Maryland)

I provided Nursing Care to Patients diagnosed with Leukemia on the Oncology Unit.

Chemo administration, IV medication administration.

Blood Transfusion, Lab and Culture Specimen collections.

Monitoring Patient to treatments.

Frequent communication with Physicians, Families and other Ancillary Team members.

Provided Compassionate reassurance/end of Life .

• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
• Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.

Director Of Nursing 2011-2015

ADON 2009-2011

RN Unit Manager, RN Shift Supervisor, Staff Development Coordinator: 2007-2009

LPN-2005-2007

CNA-2004-2005

Responsibilities as the Director of Nursing:

Daily Management of the Nursing dept for a 117 bed SNF/Rehab.

Provided direction for the overall Clinical operation of the Nursing Staff:

Daily review of the Resident conditions/changes in condition.

Participated with the Nursing Staff and other Ancillary Departments in providing and assuring that each Resident received Quality, Safe and efficient care through assessments and initiation and implementation of Individualized Care Plans.

Participated in the daily PPS Meeting for the Rehab Residents:

Attended and participated in the Weekly Subcommittee Meetings relating to the Residents Weight ,Wounds and Falls:

Maintenance and Reconciliation of the Nursing Expense Budget:

Responsible for submission of the monthly TQI report.

Initiation of the Monthly Nursing Schedule:

Participated in Resident incident Investigation Reports with specific responsibility to reports regarding allegations of Abuse:

Conducted Monthly Nursing Staff Meetings to address, ideas, concerns, changes within the Facility.

Frequent communication with the Facility Physicians:

Daily Meetings with the Facility Administrator regarding Facility Operations.