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JOSIE WILLIAMS

Hiltonia,Georgia

Summary

Proficient Weekend Supervisor familiar with [Industry] operations, compliance standards and best practices. Drives positive contributions through resourceful and efficient approach. Bringing expertise in [Area of expertise] demonstrated across [Number] years of related experience.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Weekend Supervisor

PruittHealth
06.2023 - Current
  • Oversee delivery of care for patients on LTAC unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.

Director of Nursing

ACH / JEHNC
03.2022 - 05.2023
  • Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
  • Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
  • Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
  • Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
  • Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
  • Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve resident care.
  • Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate resident care.
  • Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for residents.
  • Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
  • Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
  • Evaluated work performance of [Number] nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
  • Reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and assist with development of effective actions to control and prevent infections.
  • Planned and assigned workload to [Number]-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality resident care.
  • Hired all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • Updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
  • Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
  • Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
  • Discussed medical histories with residents in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
  • Communicated with residents, ensuring that medical information was kept private.

PRN / LTC

Pineview Health And Rehab.Center
07.2016 - 02.2023

PRN Nurse

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
04.2004 - 02.2019
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

RN CC / STEPDOWN / PCU ( Travel )

Traveling Nurse ( Various Agencies )
01.1998 - 02.2019
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.

Education

Associate of Science -

Augusta State University
Augusta, GA
05.1989

High School Diploma -

Screven County High School
Sylvania, GA
05.1982

Skills

  • Decision Making
  • Customer Service
  • Effective Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Team Building
  • Staff Training
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Task Prioritization

Timeline

Weekend Supervisor

PruittHealth
06.2023 - Current

Director of Nursing

ACH / JEHNC
03.2022 - 05.2023

PRN / LTC

Pineview Health And Rehab.Center
07.2016 - 02.2023

PRN Nurse

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
04.2004 - 02.2019

RN CC / STEPDOWN / PCU ( Travel )

Traveling Nurse ( Various Agencies )
01.1998 - 02.2019

Associate of Science -

Augusta State University

High School Diploma -

Screven County High School

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