Karisa Williams
Lebanon,IN
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Riley Hospital for Children, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and effective communication skills, enhancing patient satisfaction and fostering collaborative care. Proven track record in mentoring staff and advocating for patient needs, ensuring high-quality, holistic nursing care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Riley Hospital for Children
04.2015 - Current
- 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.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Acted as a Charge nurse by ensuring an open line of communication for staff as well as hospital administration to discuss and solve problems.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Bachelor - Nursing
Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN12.2014
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Professional bedside manner
- Family education
- Collecting vitals and laboratory specimen
- Precepting
Accomplishments
Multiple Daisy Award Nominations
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Riley Hospital for Children
04.2015 - Current
Bachelor - Nursing
Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis
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