KAONA WILLIAMS
Maple Heights
Summary
Clinical education professional prepared for this role with proven track record in teaching, curriculum development, and student mentorship. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in clinical procedures, patient care, and utilizing technology for educational purposes. Reliable and goal-oriented, valued for fostering positive learning environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Instructor
Cleveland State University
08.2025 - Current
- Instruct students in Pediatric rotation on infant/neonate assessments; educate students on Pediatric illnesses; facilitate various learning opportunities; encourage critical thinking skills
Clinical Instructor
Kent State University
07.2022 - Current
- Instruct students in Pediatric rotation on 0-18 year old assessments; educate students on Pediatric illnesses; facilitate various learning opportunities; encourage critical thinking skills
Nurse Care Coordinator
Rainbow Babies and Children’s University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Transitional Care Unit
10.2018 - Current
- Ensure discharge criteria met; schedule follow up appointments; coordinator educational classes; order DME; coordinate home care services
Registered Nurse
Rainbow Babies and Children’s University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Transitional Care Unit
05.2004 - 10.2018
- Provide nursing care for Neonatal Intensive Care step-down infants; act as division charge nurse; orient new staff; member of division and hospital committees
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Administration & Health Systems Leadership
Kent State University
Kent, OH05-2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Kent State University
Kent, OH05-2004
Skills
- Supervising students
- Student evaluations
- Patient safety
- Clinical supervision
Certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) July 2020 - current
- Low Risk Neonatal Certification January 2014 - current
- Registered Nurse July, 2004 CPR Certified
Timeline
Clinical Instructor
Cleveland State University
08.2025 - Current
Clinical Instructor
Kent State University
07.2022 - Current
Nurse Care Coordinator
Rainbow Babies and Children’s University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Transitional Care Unit
10.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Rainbow Babies and Children’s University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Transitional Care Unit
05.2004 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Kent State University
Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Administration & Health Systems Leadership
Kent State University
HONORS/ACTIVITIES
6/26 Lean Six Sigma - Yellow Belt, 03/24 Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, 05/21 Clinical Nurse Excellence Award, 01/20 Daisy Team Award Recipient, 05/13 Faces of Care Award, 05/09, 10/17 Daisy Award Recipient