Jessica Umber Williams
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Passionate Nurse with 17+years of experience in diverse healthcare settings. Competent in care plan development and implementation, patient care coordination and interdisciplinary teams collaboration.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Living Nurse
Benchmark Human Services
Fort Wayne, IN
02.2020 - Current
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and disease prevention.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
- Provided guidance to new employees regarding policies and procedures within the organization.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Facilitated communication between members of the healthcare team by attending interdisciplinary meetings.
- Actively participated in professional organizations related to nursing practice.
- Partnered with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to formulate individualized treatment plans to deliver high-quality patient care.
- Prepared detailed reports on patient progress which were presented at weekly staff meetings.
- Taught classes on topics such as nutrition, wound care, pain management, medication administration.
- Created educational materials such as brochures, pamphlets, handouts, websites, designed to promote healthy lifestyles.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Education
LPN -
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN01-2007
Skills
- Care Plan Implementation
- Compassionate Care
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Patient Management
- Patient Assessment and Care
- Medical Chart Management
- Policy and Procedure Compliance
- Nursing Plan Development
- Diabetes Management
- Seizure Management
- Patient Assessment
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Support Living Nurse
Benchmark Human Services
02.2020 - Current
LPN -
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana