Katie Williams
Greenfield,IL
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Nurse Tech
BJC CSO
2024.07 - Current
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients by demonstrating empathy and active listening skills during interactions.
- Ensured timely responses to call lights, attending to patients'' needs quickly and efficiently.
- Exhibited excellent time management skills when prioritizing multiple tasks simultaneously under high-pressure situations.
- Participated in educational opportunities to continually improve nursing knowledge and enhance the quality of patient care provided.
- Assisted in the prevention of pressure ulcers through diligent repositioning of immobile patients every two hours.
- Assisted nursing staff in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance, giving baths, and performing dress changes for patients.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Student Nurse Technician
Christian Hospital NE
2023.07 - Current
- Enhance patient care by providing compassionate support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Assist nursing staff in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing risk of infections.
- Improve patient comfort by performing vital signs monitoring and reporting any abnormalities to nursing staff promptly.
- Facilitate effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare team members, ensuring proper coordination of care.
- Provide emotional support to patients and their families during hospitalization, promoting overall wellbeing.
- Assist in prevention of pressure ulcers through diligent repositioning of immobile patients every two hours.
- Provide personal hygiene assistance, giving baths and performing dress changes for patients.
- Assist nursing staff with completing daily rounds and documenting vital signs.
Nursing Student
Lewis & Clark
2023.01 - Current
- Skills checked off -Sterile glove don/doff -PPE don/doff -Urinary catheter -Injections -IV insertion/removal/med push -Wound care -NG tube insertion/removal -Trach care
CSP
H&R Block
2017.01 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Work effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Enhance customer satisfaction by efficiently managing scheduling requests and promptly addressing concerns.
- Create and communicate schedule change notices to personnel.
- Streamline scheduling processes for improved accuracy and reduced errors, ensuring timely service delivery.
- Provide exceptional customer support by empathetically listening to concerns and offering prompt solutions to maintain positive relationships.
- Deliver exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
Student Nurse Extern
SSM ICU
2024.06 - 2024.08
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Proactively sought out opportunities to learn from experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals, growing in clinical knowledge and aptitude.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Shadowed experienced nurses as they provided direct patient care, learning essential techniques for effective bedside manner and communication.
- Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
Student Clinical
Carlinville Area Hospital
2023.02 - 2024.05
- Hourly Rounding -Documentation -Med Pass -Vitals -ADL’s -Positioning/Transferring -Patient Assessment-Wound Care- Team Collaboration-Participated in Nursing Shift Reports-Ethical & Legal Considerations
Shift Manager
Bob Evan's Restaurant
2013.04 - 2016.10
- Improved overall team performance by effectively delegating tasks and providing clear instructions.
- Achieved consistent customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and job responsibilities, ensuring seamless integration into the team.
- Promoted a positive work environment through open communication and constructive feedback.
- Adhered to company standards and compliance requirements for operations and cleanliness of areas.
- Exercised composure under pressure and in escalated customer service scenarios.
- Oversaw inventory and product stock to develop and maintain inventory controls resulting in cost savings and reduced overages.
Education
Associate in Applied Science -
Lewis & Clark
Godfrey, IL12.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Calc
Alton, IL10.2021
Registered Medical Assistant -
MTI
Springfield, IL07.2021
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- CLIA Waived Testing
- Medication Administration
- Patient Education
- Coding & Billing
- Patient Safety
- EHR
- Infection Control
- Bedside Manner
- Medical Terminology
- Ability to Multitask
- Detail Oriented
- ADL support
- Patient records
Certification
BLS
Completed Classes
- Nursing Concepts and Mgmt I
- Nursing Concepts and Mgmt II
- Nursing Concepts and Mgmt III
- Nursing applications
- Nursing Health Assessment
- Pharmacology Concepts I
- Pharmacology Concepts II
Timeline
Student Nurse Tech
BJC CSO
2024.07 - Current
Student Nurse Extern
SSM ICU
2024.06 - 2024.08
Student Nurse Technician
Christian Hospital NE
2023.07 - Current
Student Clinical
Carlinville Area Hospital
2023.02 - 2024.05
Nursing Student
Lewis & Clark
2023.01 - Current
CSP
H&R Block
2017.01 - Current
Shift Manager
Bob Evan's Restaurant
2013.04 - 2016.10
Associate in Applied Science -
Lewis & Clark
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Calc
Registered Medical Assistant -
MTI
BLS
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