Joanne Williams
Winter Garden
Summary
Versatile Registered Nurse with a robust background in multi-specialty surgical suites. Skilled in executing individualized care plans and leading nursing teams during high-stakes situations. Committed to enhancing surgical practices through mentorship and developing innovative programs in advanced surgical care.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Advanced Care
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital
Orlando
07.2023 - Current
- Circulating RN in eight-room pediatric trauma suite, supporting diverse specialties.
- Assists in general orthopedic, neuro, oral maxillofacial, endoscopy, urology, and trauma surgeries.
- Manages ECMO procedures to ensure patient stability.
- Serves as charge nurse as needed to lead nursing team during critical situations.
RN Specialty Coordinator
Advent Health Celebration
Celebration
03.2015 - Current
- Circulating RN in 18-room multi-specialty suite, providing comprehensive patient support.
- Assists in developing and implementing individualized patient care plans.
- Conducts pre-operative assessments and chart reviews for tailored surgical care.
- Developed Thoracic surgery program at Celebration Health, enhancing service offerings.
- Precepts novice and experienced RNs to promote skill development.
- Operates and troubleshoots Xi and DV 5 robotic systems during surgical procedures
- Performs inservices and education for Breast/Plastics/Reconstructive surgery specialties
RN Surgery
Florida Hospital East Orlando ASC
Orlando
07.2013 - 03.2015
- Circulating and Scrub RN in 2 room OR Suite
- Specialties include Orthopedics, General, GYN, Urology, Podiatry, ENT(adult and pediatric), and Endoscopy
Weekend Charge RN
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
Chesapeake
03.2010 - 05.2013
- Circulating and Scrub RN in 13 room multi-specialty OR Suite
- Specialties including but not limited to Ortho/Neuro, Vascular,Thoracic, General, Plastics, ENT, and GYN ·
- Work closely with anesthesiologists and anesthetists to assist with insertion of invasive monitors, administration of nerve blocks and medications, and induction of anesthesia and intubation ·
- On weekends, coordinate the activities of the OR; Including managing staff, schedule, transportation, and supplies
Registered Nurse, Surgery
The Outer Banks Hospital
Nags Head
06.2006 - 05.2010
- Circulating and Scrub RN in 2 room OR Suite. Specialties include Orthopedics, General, GYN (including C Sections), and Endoscopy
- Relieve Charge nurse when necessary
- Orthopedics Resource Nurse
- Supply Coordinator
Registered Nurse, Surgery
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Frederick
12.2005 - 05.2006
- Circulating RN in 10 room multi-specialty OR Suite
- Specialties including but not limited to Ortho/Neuro (including Total Joint Replacements, Spine with or without Image Guidance, and Craniotomies), Vascular, Thoracic, General, Plastics, ENT, and GYN
RN Surgery
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital
Rockville
06.2003 - 12.2005
- Circulating and Scrub RN in 9 room multi-specialty OR Suite
- Specialties including but not limited to Ortho/Neuro (including Total Joint Replacements, Spine, and Craniotomies), Vascular (including minimally invasive), Thoracic, General (including laparascopic Gastric Bypass/Banding), Plastics/Reconstructive, ENT, and GYN
- Preceptor to newly hired experienced and novice RNs joining team
- Weekend Charge Nurse which entailed coordinating schedules, transportation, staffing, and facilities and supplies of Pre-Op, OR, Endoscopy, and PACU At times overseeing as many as 10 employees in various capacities, and serving as Primary Resource for Physicians and other staff
RN III
Children's National Medical Center ASC
Rockville
03.2002 - 06.2003
- Circulating Nurse in 2 Room Ambulatory Surgery Suite
- Specialties including ENT, Ophthalmic, General Surgery, Plastics, and GI
- Performed pre-operative screening and assessments
- Performed pre-operative and post-operative teaching; assessing both the needs of the patients and families
- Assisted anesthesiologists with induction of anesthesia and IV access insertion
- Post Anesthesia Care Unit RN
TRAVEL NURSE
American Mobile Healthcare, First Assist Travel
07.2000 - 03.2002
- Circulating and Scrub RN in all surgical specialties
- Hospital at University of Pennsylvania-Philadelphia
- Shady Grove Adventist Hospital-Rockville, MD
- Doctors Hospital-Greenbelt,MD
RN
Temple University Hospital
Philadelphia
02.1993 - 07.2000
- Circulating and Scrub RN in 16 room major OR Suite, primarily as a member of the Cardiothoracic Team
- Assisted with CABG/Open Heart (on and off pump), Valve Replacements/Repairs, Heart/Lung transplants, Ventricular Assist Device implants/explants, and various thoracic procedures · Served as Circulating and Scrub RN in Trauma, Neuro/Ortho, GI/General, GU/GYN, Laparoscopy, Plastic, ENT, Maxillofacial, and other surgical procedures · Prior to surgeries, reviewed charts, lab work, and medication administration working closely with anesthesiologist to assist with insertion of invasive monitors, administration of medications, and application of monitors · Coordinated schedules, transportation, staffing, and facilities/supplies · Interacted with vendors to evaluate prospective equipment
- Completed training and coordinated implementation of Heart Port, creating and conducting staff in-services · Provided patient-family teaching
RN Surgery
Washington Hospital Center
Washington
01.1992 - 10.1993
- Circulating and Scrub RN in 18 Room major OR Suite
- Primarily Orthopedics, Trauma, and Vascular specialties
Travel Nurse
American Mobile Travel
01.1989 - 02.1992
- Scrub and Circulating Duties
- Washoe Medical Center-Reno,NV
- UCSF Medical Center-San Francisco,CA
- Mercy of Miami-Coconut Grove, FL
- Washington Hospital Center-Washington,DC
- Shady Grove Adventist Hospital-Rockville, MD
RN, OPERATING ROOM
Holy Cross Hospital
Ft. Lauderdale
08.1987 - 12.1989
- Served as circulating and scrub RN in 11-room major OR suite, ensuring efficient operation and patient safety.
- Collaborated with surgical team on various specialties including open heart, total joint, and vascular procedures.
Education
B.S.N -
The Catholic University of America
Washington, DCSkills
- Surgical expertise
- Robotic surgery
- Pediatric and adult nursing
- Care planning
- Epic proficiency
- Training delivery
Affiliations
AORN member
Certification
- BLS
- PALS
Timeline
RN, Advanced Care
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital
07.2023 - Current
RN Specialty Coordinator
Advent Health Celebration
03.2015 - Current
RN Surgery
Florida Hospital East Orlando ASC
07.2013 - 03.2015
Weekend Charge RN
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
03.2010 - 05.2013
Registered Nurse, Surgery
The Outer Banks Hospital
06.2006 - 05.2010
Registered Nurse, Surgery
Frederick Memorial Hospital
12.2005 - 05.2006
RN Surgery
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital
06.2003 - 12.2005
RN III
Children's National Medical Center ASC
03.2002 - 06.2003
TRAVEL NURSE
American Mobile Healthcare, First Assist Travel
07.2000 - 03.2002
RN
Temple University Hospital
02.1993 - 07.2000
RN Surgery
Washington Hospital Center
01.1992 - 10.1993
Travel Nurse
American Mobile Travel
01.1989 - 02.1992
RN, OPERATING ROOM
Holy Cross Hospital
08.1987 - 12.1989
B.S.N -
The Catholic University of America