Jessica Williams
Flovilla,GA
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with a strong background in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Focused on fostering collaborative teamwork and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Known for being reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care even in dynamic environments. Expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination, well-equipped to provide high-quality healthcare services.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Wellstar Sylvan Grove
11.2019 - Current
- Provide direct patient care in the emergency department setting for patients of all ages.
- Procedure assists with physicians such as conscious sedation, intubation, central line insertion, and laceration repair.
- Nursing procedures including temporary cast application, IV insertion with ultrasound guidance, NG tube insertion, foley catheter insertion, wound care, medication administration, etc.
- Charge Nurse- provide direct patient care and facilitate patient movement throughout the emergency department, supervision of staff within department, implementation of policy and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital
07.2016 - 11.2019
- Provide direct care for critically ill patients, post cardiac catheterization sheath removal and balloon pump, medication administration, wound care, patient hygiene care, ventilator care, assist physician with bedside procedures, implementation of physician orders, direct communication with physician concerning patient condition, hypo/hyperthermia care, ADL's.
- Relief Charge Nurse- duties include supervision of staff within unit, patient placement, early intervention in deteriorating patients, respond to situations of patient deterioration, staff assignments, knowledge of unit policy and procedures, implementation of policy and procedures.
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on providing exceptional patient-centered care within a fast-paced critical care environment.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
Registered Nurse Float Pool
Piedmont Newnan Hospital
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Provides direct nursing care of acutely ill patients in Medical Surgical and Critical Care settings, including medication administration, patient hygiene, implementation of physician orders, assisting patients with ADL's, Vascular access insertion, communication with physicians regarding patient status.
- Served as a resource for other nurses on the Float Pool, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Mentored new nursing staff, sharing best practices for patient care and fostering a supportive team atmosphere.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough handoff reports to incoming nurses, ensuring continuity of care.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality nursing care and addressing individual needs.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Spalding Regional Hospital
09.2013 - 09.2015
- Provide direct care for critically ill patients, post cardiac catheterization sheath removal, medication administration, wound care, patient hygiene care, ventilator care, assist physician with bedside procedures, implementation of physician orders, direct communication with physician concerning patient condition, hypo/hyperthermia care, ADL's.
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to quickly identify changes in patient condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams during daily rounds to develop individualized treatment plans based on specific patient needs and goals.
- Led the rapid response team in emergency situations, showcasing strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities under pressure.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Spalding Regional Hospital
06.2012 - 09.2013
- Provide direct patient care, medication administration, delegation of tasks, wound care, implementation of physician orders, provide physician with information concerning patient care, ADL's.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- 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.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Education
Associate in Science - Nursing
Gordon College
Barnesville, Georgia01.2012
Skills
- Pyxis Med Dispense
- Meditech
- CERNER
- PLUM Pumps
- OB Tracevue
- EPIC
- Omnicell
- Accucheck Advance
- PBAR
- Alaris pumps
- Star Navigator
- Smart-square
- Phillips monitoring
- Medication Barcode
- Administrative support
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- IV insertion
- Trauma nursing
- Central line management
- Airway management
- Ventilator management
Certification
- ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Wellstar Sylvan Grove
11.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital
07.2016 - 11.2019
Registered Nurse Float Pool
Piedmont Newnan Hospital
09.2015 - 05.2016
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Spalding Regional Hospital
09.2013 - 09.2015
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Spalding Regional Hospital
06.2012 - 09.2013
Associate in Science - Nursing
Gordon College
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