Kathryn (Beth) Williams
West Chester,OH
Summary
To obtain a full-time Registered Nurse position with a reputable company utilizing 10+ years of nursing experience to provide the highest quality of care. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care 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
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health/Chemical Dependency Registered Nurse
Beckett Springs Hospital
2016.05 - Current
- Provide behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with psychiatric or chemical dependency disorders, while maintaining patient safety and dignity at all times
- Interview patients to obtain medical information, provide education to patients on medications, and importance of medication compliance
- Assess patients in active withdrawal and provide interventions and help with coping skills to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms
- Provide education to patients on detox, withdrawal, medications, addiction, and recovery.
Dialysis Nurse
Davita Dialysis
2015.10 - 2016.05
- Check and record patient vital signs before, during, and after dialysis treatment
- Ensure that Dialysis treatments are administered correctly
- Monitor patients during dialysis treatment for any adverse reactions, notify medical provider of any issues that occur during dialysis treatments, work with dialysis technicians to ensure dialysis equipment and machines are set up correctly
- Utilize analytical and problem solving skills.
Charge Nurse/Registered Nurse
Birchwood Care Center
2011.03 - 2015.10
- Overseeing LPNs and STNAs, work alongside physicians, social workers, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to assist residents requiring extended care due to chronic, long-term illnesses and disabilities
- Administered medications and treatments, and ensured compliance with prescribed therapies
- Assess and record resident vital signs, order labs and x-rays, and oversee patient care by STNAs and LPNs
- Communicate closely with family members and medical providers about patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science Program -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
10.2020
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Hondros School of Nursing
06.2010
Skills
- Patient education and counseling
- Nursing staff leadership
- Patient condition monitoring
- Wound care
- Critical thinking skills
- Nonviolent crisis intervention
Certification
- Certified Intravenous Therapy
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- State of Ohio Board of Nursing, #364221
Timeline
Behavioral Health/Chemical Dependency Registered Nurse
Beckett Springs Hospital
2016.05 - Current
Dialysis Nurse
Davita Dialysis
2015.10 - 2016.05
Charge Nurse/Registered Nurse
Birchwood Care Center
2011.03 - 2015.10
Bachelor of Science Program -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Hondros School of Nursing
- Certified Intravenous Therapy
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- State of Ohio Board of Nursing, #364221
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