Karen Williams
Smyrna,GA
Summary
This seasoned career professional with more than twenty years of clinical experience and skill development in hospital, long-term care, caseload management, and behavioral healthcare settings seeks a challenging new full or part-time Registered Nurse position.
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Alcohol Recovery and Detox Registered Nurse
Acceleated Recovery Center
09.2020 - 03.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Southern Crescent Pine Behavioral Health System
02.2008 - 05.2018
- Fulfilled role as Charge Nurse or Weekend Supervisor in psychiatric facility for behavioral health and substance abuse clients on various units and shifts
- Supervised 2-MHAs, 1-LPN, and routinely trained new staff on various locked 15-33 bed units for adult, geriatric, and adolescent clients
- Admitted, discharged, and implemented treatment plans with interventions for each client while performing medical and physical assessments
- Administered medications and treatments, as directed, while providing psychological support to clients and families requiring a positive and nurturing example
- Assessed clients and notified their physicians as directed
Hospice Registered Nurse and Caseload Manager
Continuum Care, Inc
01.2007 - 12.2007
- Performed client assessments while devising in-home care plans with interventions
- Managed 7-8 patient caseloads including weekly home visits
- Provided wound care, catheterizations, G-tube reinsertions with stoma care, and set-up oxygen treatment
- Taught clients and caregivers health and wellness techniques
- Updated physician's medication and laboratory orders
- Responded to clients, family, and caregivers compassionately while providing effective healthcare
Registered Staff Nurse
Roy Lester Schneider Regional Medical Center
01.2005 - 12.2007
- Performed comprehensive surgical nursing care, charted vital signs, airways, and consciousness
- Dressed surgical sites, initiated ambulation, and performed caregiver education and discharges
- Completed pre-op check-lists and displayed superior medical data charting accuracy
GI Endoscopy Nurse
GI Lab
01.1989 - 12.1991
Special Procedures, Interventional Radiology RN
Cath Lab
01.1979 - 12.1983
- Obtain permit signatures, check labs and vital signs, history and physical, write pre-op and post-op orders, make rounds, scrub and assist with procedures
Charge Nurse
Medical/Surgical Unit
01.1976 - 12.1979
Education
Associate - Nursing
Kennesaw Junior College
Kennesaw, GA06.1976
Skills
- Behavioral Health Detox
- Supervisor
- Assessments and Intake
- Charge Nurse
- RN
- Communication
- Medication administration
- Mental Health
- Vital Signs
- Hospice Care
- Behavioral Health
- Hospital Experience
- Crisis Intervention
- Home Care
Certification
- Professional Registered Nurse, Georgia Board of Nursing, RN047600 1/31/2026
- BLS for Healthcare Providers, 09/29/2025
Timeline
Alcohol Recovery and Detox Registered Nurse
Acceleated Recovery Center
09.2020 - 03.2024
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Southern Crescent Pine Behavioral Health System
02.2008 - 05.2018
Hospice Registered Nurse and Caseload Manager
Continuum Care, Inc
01.2007 - 12.2007
Registered Staff Nurse
Roy Lester Schneider Regional Medical Center
01.2005 - 12.2007
GI Endoscopy Nurse
GI Lab
01.1989 - 12.1991
Special Procedures, Interventional Radiology RN
Cath Lab
01.1979 - 12.1983
Charge Nurse
Medical/Surgical Unit
01.1976 - 12.1979
- Professional Registered Nurse, Georgia Board of Nursing, RN047600 1/31/2026
- BLS for Healthcare Providers, 09/29/2025
Associate - Nursing
Kennesaw Junior College
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