Kristine Williams
Hawthorne,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with 25 years of diverse experience in Labor & Delivery, Operating Room, and leadership roles. Proven ability to deliver exceptional patient care while mentoring and training staff, effectively leading clinical teams to achieve optimal outcomes. Seeking to leverage expertise as a clinical educator, nurse leader, or Epic trainer in a dynamic healthcare environment. Seasoned nursing professional equipped with strong clinical knowledge, interpersonal skills, and technical abilities, committed to enhancing patient care through effective EMR charting, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse & Labor and Delivery Nurse, Epic Trainer
Pascack Valley Medical Center
01.2016 - Current
- Lead and coordinate patient care for high-risk and low-risk deliveries, ensuring optimal care for both mothers and newborns.
- Supervise a team of nurses, providing guidance, training, and ensuring compliance with hospital policies and standards.
- Manage patient assessments, care planning, and documentation in Epic.
- Administer medications, monitor vital signs, and prepare patients for labor and postpartum care.
- Serve as a mentor and preceptor for new staff, orienting them to the unit, protocols, and patient care procedures.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including obstetricians, anesthesiologists, and pediatricians, to ensure high-quality care.
- Respond to obstetric emergencies, providing leadership during labor complications or cesarean sections.
- Conduct training sessions for nursing staff on Epic systems, focusing on patient charting, medication administration, and order management.
- Collaborate with IT and clinical teams to troubleshoot and improve Epic workflows for nursing staff.
- Develop training materials, including manuals, videos, and quick-reference guides for ongoing staff education.
- Provide ongoing support to nurses and staff in utilizing Epic for accurate documentation and patient care coordination.
- Stay current with Epic updates and help ensure system changes are communicated and adopted efficiently.
Director of Nursing
Ridgewood Ambulatory Surgery center
10.2008 - 01.2020
- Provide direct nursing care during surgical procedures, ensuring a sterile field and assisting in positioning, instrumentation, and patient monitoring.
- Act as a primary resource for operating room procedures, protocols, and patient safety.
- Precept and train new nurses and surgical techs, providing hands-on guidance in the operating room.
- Manage patient assessments and ensure smooth transitions between preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases.
- Collaborate with surgeons and anesthesiologists to ensure patient safety and comfort during surgery.
Registered Nurse, Clinical Coordinator
Holy Name Hospital
05.2006 - 11.2008
- Led clinical team in implementing evidence-based practices to enhance patient care quality.
- Developed and coordinated educational programs for nursing staff to improve competency and performance.
- Streamlined patient intake processes, reducing wait times and improving overall workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans for complex patient cases.
- Monitored compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional growth and enhancing team collaboration in clinical settings.
- Coordinated staff schedules, ensuring adequate coverage and minimizing overtime expenses.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Southern Regional Medical Center
08.2004 - 03.2006
- Delivered comprehensive patient care during labor and delivery processes.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Dominican College
Orangeburg, NYAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ04-2001
Skills
- Clinical Skills: Labor & Delivery, Operating Room Nursing, Patient Assessment, Postpartum Care
- Leadership & Training: Charge Nurse, Preceptor, Epic Trainer, Staff Mentorship
- Technical Skills: Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR), Surgical Assisting, Patient Safety
- Communication: Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration, Patient & Family Education, Staff Development
- Problem-Solving: Crisis Management, Quick Decision-Making, Process Improvement
- Clinical leadership
Certification
- Registered Nurse- New Jersey
- ACLS
- BLS
- NRP
- S.T.A.B.L.E.
- CREDENTIALED EPIC TRAINER
Timeline
Charge Nurse & Labor and Delivery Nurse, Epic Trainer
Pascack Valley Medical Center
01.2016 - Current
Director of Nursing
Ridgewood Ambulatory Surgery center
10.2008 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse, Clinical Coordinator
Holy Name Hospital
05.2006 - 11.2008
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Southern Regional Medical Center
08.2004 - 03.2006
Associate of Arts -
Dominican College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bergen Community College