Karen Scott Willams

I worked as a float nurse or unit nurse at crisis and regular hospitals, I have renewed multiple contracts in areas such as:

PCU/ MS/ MS/TELE/ CARDIAC/ MICU/ GERIATICS/ GI SURGERY/ ID/ ORTHO/ SURGERY PRE/POST OPT/ CHARGE NURSE/ OBSERVATION/ MEDICAL ONCOLOGY ( NO INFUSION)/ HEMATOLOGY just to name a few.

Provided direct patient care, managing up to 6 patients in severe cases. Ensuring comfort and safety during treatment procedures.

• Administered medications and monitored patient responses to optimize therapeutic outcomes.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
• Educated patients and families on health management strategies and post-discharge instructions.
• Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and efficient information retrieval.
• Assessed patient conditions, identifying changes in status to initiate timely interventions.
• Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing team knowledge and promoting best practices in patient care.
• Implemented evidence-based practices that improved patient satisfaction and streamlined workflow processes.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

• Med surge/ortho
• Critical and acute care
• System Float
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
• Conducted assessments to identify patient needs, ensuring timely interventions and support.
• Utilized electronic health records to document patient information accurately and efficiently.
• Assisted in coordinating care activities, enhancing patient flow within the healthcare setting.
• Management of up to 6 patients in emergency cases.

• Completed: Vitals, medication administration, time management, customer service
• Collaborated with promotion team and CEO on quality improvement initiatives.
• Resolved challenging client service issues with a focus on customer satisfaction
• Managed up to 4 patients with my preceptor