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Kaylyn Williams

Catlettsburg,KY

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

VA Medical Center
06.2009 - Current
  • Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Review medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhance patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assist in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Prevent the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Skillfully manage challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Improve patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Provide support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Advise patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Contribute to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
  • Educate family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Communicate with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Registered Nurse

Three Rivers Medical Center
05.2007 - 06.2009

Emergency Department

Education

High School Diploma -

Lawrence County High School
Louisa, KY

ADN - Nursing

St. Mary's School of Nursing
Huntington
05.2007

Skills

  • Medication Administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Documentation and Charting
  • Patient Assessment
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Care Planning

Timeline

Registered Nurse

VA Medical Center
06.2009 - Current

Registered Nurse

Three Rivers Medical Center
05.2007 - 06.2009

High School Diploma -

Lawrence County High School

ADN - Nursing

St. Mary's School of Nursing
Kaylyn Williams