Kimberly Williams
Granite City
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse offering 17+ years of experience in nursing and healthcare. Accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions. Offering excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong documentation, vitals monitoring and problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in managing emergent cases with grace and efficiency.
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Diligent Floor R.N with background in patient care and nursing. Skilled in managing complex medical conditions and supporting patient recovery. Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking and effective communication.
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Gateway Regional Hospital
10.2011 - Current
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
- Supervised 23-bed telemetry unit while providing direct patient care to acutely ill patients.
- Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
- Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
- Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
- Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process covering 5 to 6 high acuity patients per shift.
Triage Nurse
St.Louis Heart and Vascular
11.2021 - 03.2025
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring thorough documentation of triage assessments and treatment plans.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills, empathetic communication, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by efficiently prioritizing and addressing urgent medical concerns in a timely manner.
- Integrated evidence-based practices into daily tasks, ensuring consistency in delivering high-quality care across all populations served.
- Maintained a calm and professional demeanor during high-stress situations, effectively managing patient expectations and alleviating concerns.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
- Provided clear and concise instructions to patients regarding home care plans, ensuring proper understanding and adherence to treatment protocols.
Registered Nurse
OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center
01.2009 - 10.2011
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
- Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on 18-bed medical-surgical unit with emphasis on orthopedics, urology, and gastro-intestinal post-operative patients.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process covering 5 to 6 high acuity patients per shift.
Registered Nurse
Christian Northeast Hospital
07.2007 - 01.2009
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
- Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Kaskaskia College
Centralia, ILAssociate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Kaskaskia College
Centralia, ILSkills
- Team supervision
- Medication administration expert
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS certification
- Basic Life Support Certification
- CAD,CHF, A-FIB,HTN and MI treatment
- Direct patient care
- IV drug therapy management
- Diabetes management
- Medication administration
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Complex Problem-solving
Education and Training
other,other
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing. Missouri and Illinois.
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Timeline
Triage Nurse
St.Louis Heart and Vascular
11.2021 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse
Gateway Regional Hospital
10.2011 - Current
Registered Nurse
OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center
01.2009 - 10.2011
Registered Nurse
Christian Northeast Hospital
07.2007 - 01.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Kaskaskia College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Kaskaskia College
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