Jasmine Williams
Lee's Summit,MO
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with a strong background in direct patient care and nursing staff leadership. Proven ability to lead quality improvement initiatives, ensuring optimal outcomes and patient safety in fast-paced environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Saint Lukes East Hospital
Lee's Summit, MO
04.2018 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed to enhance patient recovery.
- Monitored patient vitals and reported changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care plans to ensure understanding and compliance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and adherence to best practices.
- Led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient safety protocols within the unit.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
Fort Sill, OK
06.2016 - 10.2017
- Administered surgical instruments and supplies, ensuring availability for procedures.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to maintain patient safety throughout operations.
- Monitored patient vitals during procedures, promptly addressing any concerns.
- Assisted in the implementation of infection control protocols, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Streamlined operating room setup for faster procedure turnaround times, ensuring timely patient care.
- Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a sterile operating room environment through proper cleaning and equipment handling techniques.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal patient care plans, resulting in improved outcomes.
- Upheld strict standards for patient privacy, maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Collected, labeled, and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing (compact License)
Metropolitan Community College
Kansas City, MO05-2016
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient and family advocacy
- Care plan development
- Patient evaluation
- Nursing staff leadership
- EMR systems
- Chronic disease management
- Preventive health
- Managing deadlines
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Saint Lukes East Hospital
04.2018 - Current
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
06.2016 - 10.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing (compact License)
Metropolitan Community College