Lacretia Williams
Camden,SC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Medical University of South Carolina Hospital
07.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
Registered Nurse
Bayada Home Health
05.2023 - 10.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse Traveler
Aya Healthcare
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, minimizing adverse reactions or errors.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, identifying changes in condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Responded efficiently to critical situations, applying life-saving interventions under pressure while maintaining composure.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between shifts through thorough handover reportings and clear communication among healthcare team members.
Medical Assistant- Health Coach
BlueCross BlueShield of SC
12.2016 - 07.2020
- Performs medical reviews using established criteria sets and preforms utilization management of professional, inpatient or outpatient, facility benefits or services, and appeals
- Document decisions using indicated protocol sets or clinical guidelines.
- Provides support and review of medical claims and utilization practices
- Pre-screen 100% of the thousands of Risk Management referrals, as well as assist with Chronic Kidney Disease referrals.
- Perform outreach to members to offer case management services.
- Expanded clientele through effective networking, marketing strategies, and referrals from satisfied clients, contributing to the growth of the health coaching practice.
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Center
11.2014 - 12.2016
- Minimized complications related to vascular access sites by performing proper cannulation techniques using both needles and catheters according to established protocols.
- Demonstrated excellent teamwork skills while assisting other technicians during busy shifts for optimal patient care delivery.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Assisted patients with their pre-dialysis weight measurements, ensuring accurate assessment of fluid removal needs during the procedure.
- Promoted continuity of care by documenting detailed treatment records in electronic health systems for easy access by all healthcare providers involved in the patient''s care plan.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility when faced with unexpected challenges during a shift, using critical thinking skills to find effective solutions that maintained high-quality patient care standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis06.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Carolina Technical College
Sumter, SC05.2020
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound Care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Certified Wound Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Bayada Home Health
05.2023 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse Traveler
Aya Healthcare
10.2021 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Medical University of South Carolina Hospital
07.2020 - Current
Medical Assistant- Health Coach
BlueCross BlueShield of SC
12.2016 - 07.2020
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Center
11.2014 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Carolina Technical College
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