James Williams
Kissimmee,FL
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with 5 years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care for patients dealing with heart failure, cardiac disorders, ARDS, DKA, COVID, and further critical medical issues. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to the patient populations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Neuro PCU Travel Nurse
Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center
Sun City, AZ
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Provided direct patient care in a Neuro Care Unit, including assessment of neurological status and implementation of treatment plans.
- Evaluated patients using the NIHSS and monitored their status.
Multisystem PCU Travel Nurse
Orlando Regional Medical Center
Orlando, FL
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Conducted onboarding sessions to orientate new staff members about company policies and procedures.
- Coordinated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Monitored and titrated drips such as Insulin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and Heparin.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
CARDIOTHORACIC PCU TRAVEL NURSE
Advent Health Orlando
Orlando, FL
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration
- Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation
- Titrated and maintained drips such as Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Heparin, etc..
- Managed and monitored chest tube and post thoracic surgery patients.
MEDICAL ICU NURSE
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
06.2021 - Current
- Developed appropriate treatment pathways based on patient's age, health condition and stated beliefs
- Controlled risks of deterioration with continuous monitoring and swift action on concerning changes in condition
- Titrated drips such as Propofol, Fentanyl, Versed, Nimbex, Cardene, etc.
- Adjusted specialized equipment to manage different pressures, cardiac rhythms and respiration
- Prioritized care for critically-ill patients, balancing emerging needs against core requirements.
CARDIAC PCU NURSE
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
12.2018 - 06.2021
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
- Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes
- Titrated cardiac drips such as Milrinone, Dobutamine, Heparin, Veletri, etc.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies
- Participated in the charge nurse role by helping and overseeing other nurses care and distributed assignments to RNs while providing guidance and training to ensure proper care was administered to patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
08.2018
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Procedure support
- Care prioritization
- Post-operative care
- Sedation management
- Task prioritization
- Drip Titration
Timeline
Neuro PCU Travel Nurse
Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center
01.2024 - 04.2024
Multisystem PCU Travel Nurse
Orlando Regional Medical Center
06.2023 - 12.2023
CARDIOTHORACIC PCU TRAVEL NURSE
Advent Health Orlando
08.2022 - 04.2023
MEDICAL ICU NURSE
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
06.2021 - Current
CARDIAC PCU NURSE
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
12.2018 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University