Kirsten Williams, BSN, RN
Spring
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff RN - Perioperative Services
CHI St. Luke's Health - Springwoods Village
10.2015 - Current
- Care of the pre and post operative patient admission to discharge
- Monitor patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Evaluate patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- EPIC "end user" for unit specific troubleshooting
- Responsible for setting up and coordinating opening of new facility
- Precept and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Educate family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Staff RN - Perioperative Services
CHI St Lukes at The Vintage
12.2011 - 10.2015
- Care for pre and post-operative patients admission to discharge.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care and discharge instructions.
- Performed lab tests and communicated results.
- Liaison between anesthesia services and surgeon offices.
- Charge nurse (Pre-op) as needed.
- Served as Credentialed Trainer in staff education in preparation for 2010 EPIC Go-live (EMR).
- Served as 'Super User' for 2012 EPIC Conversion.
- EPIC end user (SME) for unit based issues
Case Manager/DON/Alternate Administrator
We Care, Kids Care - Pediatric Home Health
10.2009 - 09.2011
- Coordinated services for pediatric special needs clients with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits.
- Hired and trained a qualified, well-organized staff.
- Participated in the development of administrative policies and procedures relating to the Agency.
- Planned, coordinated, and taught employee training classes throughout the year.
- Implementing and supervising the administrative policies of the agency and the provision of all services.
- Recommended policy/procedure guidelines or changes based on State and Federal standards of care.
- Maintain familiarity with State and Federal regulations and arranged for agency compliance with the same.
- Responsible for completing and submission of reports and records according to State and Federal guidelines.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Childrens Memorial Hermann Hospital
12.2008 - 10.2009
- Liaison between hospital, physician, and insurance company to ensure timely delivery of inpatient care.
- Communicate and coordinate client discharge needs with physicians and external agencies in order to provide for appropriate care post discharge.
- InterQual and Midas user.
RN - PreAdmissions and PACU
The Surgery Center of The Woodlands
01.2003 - 12.2008
- Liaison between Anesthesia services and surgeon offices to coordinate need for lab work, EKGs, and other testing or clearances based on patient medical history.
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
- Served as Employee Health Nurse performing annual and new hire testing and physicals.
- Maintained records on annual required vaccines.
- PACU charge nurse (2008).
- Served on committee to coordinate, review, and revise policy and procedures in preparation for AAAHC inspections.
RN - NICU
Mehtodist Willowbrook Hospital
03.2002 - 01.2003
- NICU Charge nurse - coordinate nursing shift assignments, assist with scheduling.
- Nursing care of Normal Newborn, Level 2 and 3 Neonates.
- Attended and assisted with newborn and neonatal deliveries.
- Instructed new parents on proper newborn care.
- Closely monitored acute conditions during the transitional period.
RN - NICU
Staff Search Nursing Agency
02.2001 - 01.2003
- Level 2 and 3 NICU care of the newborn.
- Worked in multiple locations across the Greater Houston area.
RN - NICU
Women's Hospital of Texas
03.1999 - 05.2001
- Nursing care of the Level 2 and 3 neonate.
- Attended and assisted with high risk deliveries.
RN
Victor I Lugo-Miro, MD - Family and Internal Medicine
03.1995 - 03.1999
- Ordered medical supplies, performed lab and other testing, administered medication/vaccines, assisted with minor procedures.
- Telephone Triage.
- Pediatric, Internal Medicine, and Family Practice.
- Performed history/assessments.
- Maintained State Medicaid records.
- Managed medical office staff.
RN - Pediatric/NICU
Kingwood Medical Center
12.1992 - 03.1995
- Provided care for pediatric patients.
- Floated to Nursery/NICU on an as needed basis.
Staff RN - Level 3 NICU
Texas Children's Hospital
06.1991 - 12.1992
- Provided nursing care for neonates in a Level 3 environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
01.2010
General and Nursing Prerequisites - Nursing
San Antonio College/UTSA 1987-1989
San Antonio, TXDiploma in Nursing - Nursing
Baptist Memorial School of Nursing 1989-1991
San Antonio, TX06-1991
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy/focused
- Team training and development
- Microsoft Outlook, Work, Excel
- EPIC super user
- Perioperative nursing
- Home health care
- Case management
Certification
- Registered Nurse in Texas, 574185
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS Certification
Accomplishments
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
Timeline
Staff RN - Perioperative Services
CHI St. Luke's Health - Springwoods Village
10.2015 - Current
Staff RN - Perioperative Services
CHI St Lukes at The Vintage
12.2011 - 10.2015
Case Manager/DON/Alternate Administrator
We Care, Kids Care - Pediatric Home Health
10.2009 - 09.2011
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Childrens Memorial Hermann Hospital
12.2008 - 10.2009
RN - PreAdmissions and PACU
The Surgery Center of The Woodlands
01.2003 - 12.2008
RN - NICU
Mehtodist Willowbrook Hospital
03.2002 - 01.2003
RN - NICU
Staff Search Nursing Agency
02.2001 - 01.2003
RN - NICU
Women's Hospital of Texas
03.1999 - 05.2001
RN
Victor I Lugo-Miro, MD - Family and Internal Medicine
03.1995 - 03.1999
RN - Pediatric/NICU
Kingwood Medical Center
12.1992 - 03.1995
Staff RN - Level 3 NICU
Texas Children's Hospital
06.1991 - 12.1992
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
General and Nursing Prerequisites - Nursing
San Antonio College/UTSA 1987-1989
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Baptist Memorial School of Nursing 1989-1991
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