KEMESHA WILLIAMS
Registered Nurse
Baldwin,New York
Summary
Highly motivated, solution- oriented, and extremely competent Registered Nurse with 10 years of professional experience. Excellent leadership qualities, high quality fact-based decision maker with reputation for high levels of patient satisfaction and commitment to promoting quality care. Embraces professional growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
New York Presbyterian Queens
Flushing, NY
07.2018 - Current
- Directs patient care across 9 labor and delivery room, three operating rooms, 8 antepartum rooms, triage and recovery rooms.
- Assesses and evaluates patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Works closely with doctors and Physician Assistants in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Supports physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Coaches new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Responds to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Assists obstetricians and with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Assesses infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Communicates with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Stroke/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai South Nassau
Oceanside, New York
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated across disciplines to coordinate disposition, referral and psychosocial support needs.
- Interpreted telemetry reading and provided appropriate interventions.
Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse- Agency
Northwell Health- Plainview
Plainview, NY
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Managed medical, pre-op and post-operative patient care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Managed caseload of 4-6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Collaborated daily with 8 -10 person health care team to achieve optimum patient care, and boost patient satisfaction scores.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
RN Supervisor
Garden Care Center
Franklin Square, NY
04.2016 - 01.2018
- Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Oversaw all nursing department staff and care provision.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Ambulatory Care Triage RN- Travel
Bellevue Hospital
Manhattan, NY
06.2017 - 11.2017
- Assessed and evaluated patients health care needs while utilizing the established triage protocols and guidelines.
- Collaborated with teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Monitored patients flow in clinic and ensure that all the recommended services are received in a timely manner.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Medical/Surgical Stepdown RN- Agency
Mount Sinai
Manhattan, NY
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Provided direct and continuous care for patients with bariatric and gastro-intestinal disorders through application of nursing process.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Assessed and accessed Mediports, PICC and Midlines, and NG Tubes.
Staff Educator and Infection Control RN
Glen Cove Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation
Glen Cove, NY
11.2015 - 05.2016
- Educated and trained staff on facility policies and procedures increasing staff compliance and competency.
- Maintained clinical competency through strategic auditing, teaching, training and re-training programs for nursing personnel.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on facility policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Maintained Infection Control Surveillance and trained Staff on effective and regulatory infection control practices.
Sub-Acute Nurse Manager
Excel Rehabilitation And Nursing
Woodbury, NY
02.2014 - 11.2015
- Managed a 41 beds sub- acute medical/surgical and orthopedic unit.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Evaluated skills of 17 nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
- Delivered expert case management, milieu management, medication administration and emergency intervention.
Sub-Acute Nurse Manager
Glen Cove Center
Glen Cove, NY
06.2013 - 02.2014
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
Staff Registered Nurse
Glen Cove Center
Glen Cove, NY
11.2012 - 06.2013
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Felician University
Lodi, NJ 08.2022 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Associate of Applied Science
LaGuardia Community College 03.2009 - 07.2011
Skills
Medication Administration
Preventive health
Intravenous therapy
Family planning services education
Women's health exams
Strong clinical judgment
Communication
Problem Solving
Licenses/certification
Registered Nurse in New York State
CPR certified through American Heart Association - 10/2022
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Felician University
08.2022 - Current
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
New York Presbyterian Queens
07.2018 - Current
Stroke/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai South Nassau
01.2018 - 07.2018
Ambulatory Care Triage RN- Travel
Bellevue Hospital
06.2017 - 11.2017
Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse- Agency
Northwell Health- Plainview
03.2017 - 05.2018
Medical/Surgical Stepdown RN- Agency
Mount Sinai
09.2016 - 05.2017
RN Supervisor
Garden Care Center
04.2016 - 01.2018
Staff Educator and Infection Control RN
Glen Cove Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation
11.2015 - 05.2016
Sub-Acute Nurse Manager
Excel Rehabilitation And Nursing
02.2014 - 11.2015
Sub-Acute Nurse Manager
Glen Cove Center
06.2013 - 02.2014
Staff Registered Nurse
Glen Cove Center
11.2012 - 06.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Associate of Applied Science
03.2009 - 07.2011