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Imane Williams Newsome

Chicago,IL

Summary

Ambitious Board Certified Registered Nurse specializing in medical-surgical and behavioral health care. Competent in all aspects of patient care with success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients recover from medical or surgical procedures and manage complex mental disorders.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Cross Country Healthcare
Shreveport, LA
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
  • Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
  • Managed caseload of 5-6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
  • Used Meditech to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.

Per Diem Registered Nurse

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Houston , TX
06.2022 - Current
  • 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.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

RML Specialty Hospital
Chicago, IL
03.2022 - 05.2022
  • Managed caseload of 5 patients simultaneously on a 30 bed unit by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Used Meditech to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

MD Anderson Cancer Hospital
Houston, TX
12.2021 - Current
  • Managed caseload of 4 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
  • Used EPIC to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.
  • Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.

Registered Nurse, PCU

Vista Medical Center East
Waukegan, IL
09.2021 - 10.2021
  • Managed caseload of 5-6 patients on a 32- bed unit simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
Houston, TX
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously on a 30 bed unit, by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Used Epic to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.

Registered Nurse

Total Nurses Network
Chicago, IL
10.2019 - 08.2021
  • Provide care and treatment to the ill, injured, and recovering adults. By assessing patient conditions , administering medications, changing dressings, monitoring vital signs, and keeping records.
  • Administered Intravenous medications at fixed and titrated rates.
  • Perform BLS and life resuscitation initiatives per cardiac arrest or rapid response.

Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse

Dallas Medical Center
Dallas , Tx
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Managed caseload of 4-6 patients simultaneously on a 30 bed unit, by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
  • Used MedHost to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.

Telephone Triage Registered Nurse

Supplemental Health Care
Chicago, IL
11.2020 - 01.2021
  • Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
  • Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
  • Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider as needed.

Float Registered Nurse

Parkshore Estates Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing
Chicago, IL
04.2019 - 11.2020
  • Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
  • Delivered medications via oral, G-tubes, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Changed out tracheostomies and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
  • Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.

Registered Nurse- COVID-19 Infection Control

Favortie Staffing Travel Agency
Chicago, IL
04.2020 - 06.2020
  • Performed COVID- 19 testing by nasal swabs and nasopharyngeal swabs
  • Take precautionary measures to avoid spread of disease and infection.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Worked with IDPH to implement emergency actions in Long Tern Care facilities r/t COVID-19 pandemic.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL
08.2021

Associate of Science - Nursing

Spoon River College
Macomb, Il
05.2018

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Patient- focused care
  • EMR- Epic, PCC, Matrix, Meditech, Cerner
  • Team supervision
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Acute & chronic disease management

Certification

  • Registered Nurse in Illinois, License No. 041.476031
  • Registered Nurse in Texas, License No. 1020484
  • BLS certified
  • Infection control
  • ACLS Certified

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Cross Country Healthcare
06.2022 - 09.2022

Per Diem Registered Nurse

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
06.2022 - Current

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

RML Specialty Hospital
03.2022 - 05.2022

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

MD Anderson Cancer Hospital
12.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse, PCU

Vista Medical Center East
09.2021 - 10.2021

Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
06.2021 - 08.2021

Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse

Dallas Medical Center
01.2021 - 03.2021

Telephone Triage Registered Nurse

Supplemental Health Care
11.2020 - 01.2021

Registered Nurse- COVID-19 Infection Control

Favortie Staffing Travel Agency
04.2020 - 06.2020

Registered Nurse

Total Nurses Network
10.2019 - 08.2021

Float Registered Nurse

Parkshore Estates Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing
04.2019 - 11.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Spoon River College

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