Laquisha Michelle Stanford-Williams
Humble
Summary
RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry (MS/Tele) professional with more then 4+ years of experience. RN Operating room circulator 12+ years of experience Evaluate patient response to interventions and revise plan of care as needed, provide education to patients and family members pertaining to patient health. Experienced in Arrhythmia. Holding active BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications and proficient in EMR: Epic, Meditech, Cerner and Computerized Physician Order Entry and Bar Coding for Medication Administration. She is fully COVID &Flu vaccinated and can be able to join within 2 weeks from offer acceptance.
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
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRN, Charge RN Medical Surgical/Telemetry & Oncology
Memorial Hermann Southeast
06.2024 - Current
- Charge nurse
- Experienced in accessing port-a-caths
- Epic Charting system
- Evaluate patient response to interventions and revise plan of care as needed, patient care 6:1
- Assigned patients to nurses and patient care techs.
- 24Hrs/week, Night
Nurse Practitioner
Houston Family Physicians
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
Travel RN Medical Surgical/Telemetry
Memorial Hermann Southeast
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Implement nursing process to delegate, provide, and coordinate patient care according to plan of care, patient care 6:1.
- Evaluate patient response to interventions and revise plan of care as needed.
- Provide education to patients and family members pertaining to patient health.
- Cerner charting system.
- Experienced in Arrhythmia.
- Unit: Travel RN Medical Surgical/Telemetry (239 Beds), 36Hrs/week, Night
RN OR Circulator
UTMB
01.2022 - 05.2022
- EMR charting system: EPIC.
- Evaluate patient response to interventions and revise plan of care as needed.
- Provide education to patients and family members pertaining to patient health.
- Unit: RN OR Circulator (550 Beds), 36hrs/week, Night shift Trauma level II
Spire Healthcare, Memorial Herman Southeast
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Med-surg telemetry, Cerner charting system
- Continuously evaluated vitals to determine effective treatment options and adjust medications as needed.
Travel RN Medical Surgical/Telemetry
Baptist Hospital
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Evaluate patient response to interventions and revise plan of care as needed.
- Provide education to patients and family members pertaining to patient health.
- Cerner charting system.
- Experienced in Arrhythmia.
- Implemented wound care, pain management and diabetic protocols.
- Unit: Travel RN Medical Surgical/Telemetry (680 Beds), 36hrs/week, Crisis position, 36hrs/week, Night shift
Spire Healthcare Memorial Hermann
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Provide patient education to their disease process.
- Cerner charting system
- Evaluate patient response to intervention and revise plan of care as needed.
Med-Surg Tele
Angel Staffing – Memorial Hermann Southeast
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Evaluate patient response to interventions and revise plan of care as needed. Pt ratio 6:1
- Provide education to patients and family pertaining to patient health.
- Cerner charting system
RN Medical Surgical/Telemetry
University Medical Center
10.2020 - 11.2020
- Evaluate patient response to interventions and revise plan of care as needed.
- Trauma level II
- Provide education to patients and family members pertaining to patient health.
- Unit: RN Medical Surgical/Telemetry (500 Beds), 36hrs/week, Night shift
RN Medical Surgical/Telemetry/OR Circulator
Valley Baptist Medical Center
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Implement nursing process to delegate, provide, and coordinate patient care according to plan of care, patient care 6:1.
- Evaluate patient response to interventions and revise plan of care as needed.
- Provide education to patients and family members pertaining to patient health.
- Cerner charting system. (Crisis covid-19 contract)
- Unit: RN Medical Surgical/Telemetry/OR Circulator (586 Beds), 36hrs/week, Night shift
Travel RN Medical Surgical/Telemetry/OR Circulator
Jacob Medical Center
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Continuously evaluated vitals to determine effective treatment options and adjust medications as needed.
- Built relationships with patients to gain unique insight into their needs, resulting in more effective support and care.
- Motivated patients to adhere to treatment regiments, leading to higher recovery rates.
- Unit: Travel RN Medical Surgical/Telemetry/OR Circulator (457 Beds), Crisis position, Night shift, 48hrs/week
RN OR Circulator
Community Regional Medical Center
07.2018 - 01.2020
- Maintained a safe surgical environment.
- Assisted in preparing surgery schedules and planning perioperative care for surgical patients.
- Assisted physicians with examinations, procedures, and other patient care activities.
- Unit: RN OR Circulator (851 Beds), 36hrs/week, Dayshift Trauma level I
Travel RN OR Circulator
UCLA
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Maintained a safe surgical environment.
- Assisted in preparing surgery schedules and planning perioperative care for surgical patients.
- Unit: Travel RN OR Circulator (281 Beds), 36hrs/week, Night (Travel job)
RN OR Circulator
Dells Children's Hospital
04.2017 - 06.2018
- Prepared surgical suite according to surgery and surgeon preference.
- Collaborated with the surgical team to ensure the highest safety and surgical standards for the patient.
- Initiated corrective actions upon adverse information from monitoring equipment.
- Unit: RN OR Circulator (181 Beds), 36hrs/week (Full time), Day shift
RN OR Circulator
University Health
11.2013 - 11.2017
- Initiated corrective actions upon adverse information from monitoring equipment.
- Collaborated with physicians and other health care providers to develop a care plan for the patient during surgery. (worked only 1-2 shifts a week 8-12hr only, stayed in Shreveport, LA)
- Unit: RN OR Circulator (PRN) (345 Beds), 12hrs/week, Day shift
Travel RN OR Circulator
Dells Children's Hospital
11.2016 - 04.2017
- Initiated corrective actions upon adverse information from monitoring equipment.
- Collaborated with physicians and other health care providers to develop a care plan for the patient during surgery.
- Adhered to AORN standards of perioperative practice.
- Stocked supplies, prepared operating rooms.
- Unit: Travel RN OR Circulator (181 Beds), contract position, Day shift
- (3x12hr shifts) Travel position
RN OR Circulator/Staff Nurse
Willis Knighton Health system
10.2011 - 11.2016
- Initiated corrective actions upon adverse information from monitoring equipment.
- Collaborated with physicians and other health care providers to develop a care plan for the patient during surgery.
- EMR Used: EPIC
- Unit: RN OR Circulator/Staff Nurse (889 Beds), 36hrs/week, day shift
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Grambling State University
12.2016
Post-Masters - Family Nurse Practitioner
Arlington Texas
01.2021
Master of Nursing - undefined
Grambling State University
12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grambling State University
10.2011
Associate in Degree - Nursing
Southern University of Shreveport
01.2005
Skills
- Basic life support
- Geriatric care
- Health promotion
- Discharge planning
- Quality improvement
- Compassion and empathy
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Clinical judgment
- Community health
- Diabetes management
- Health care consultation
- Vaccine administration
- Chart updating
- Infectious disease control
Certification
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification #F06240573 June 6, 2024 to June 5, 2029
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse # 1174016 from 05/20/2025 - 01/31/2026
- CA State RN License number: 95144206; Issued by the state of CA on 6th Oct 2017 & Expires 28th Feb 2027
- Basic Life Support (BLS) form AHA Apr 2027
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Apr 2027
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Houston Family Physicians
10.2024 - 03.2025
PRN, Charge RN Medical Surgical/Telemetry & Oncology
Memorial Hermann Southeast
06.2024 - Current
Travel RN Medical Surgical/Telemetry
Memorial Hermann Southeast
05.2022 - 03.2023
RN OR Circulator
UTMB
01.2022 - 05.2022
Spire Healthcare, Memorial Herman Southeast
12.2021 - 02.2022
Travel RN Medical Surgical/Telemetry
Baptist Hospital
08.2021 - 09.2021
Spire Healthcare Memorial Hermann
06.2021 - 08.2021
Med-Surg Tele
Angel Staffing – Memorial Hermann Southeast
12.2020 - 05.2021
RN Medical Surgical/Telemetry
University Medical Center
10.2020 - 11.2020
RN Medical Surgical/Telemetry/OR Circulator
Valley Baptist Medical Center
06.2020 - 08.2020
Travel RN Medical Surgical/Telemetry/OR Circulator
Jacob Medical Center
03.2020 - 06.2020
RN OR Circulator
Community Regional Medical Center
07.2018 - 01.2020
Travel RN OR Circulator
UCLA
01.2018 - 06.2018
RN OR Circulator
Dells Children's Hospital
04.2017 - 06.2018
Travel RN OR Circulator
Dells Children's Hospital
11.2016 - 04.2017
RN OR Circulator
University Health
11.2013 - 11.2017
RN OR Circulator/Staff Nurse
Willis Knighton Health system
10.2011 - 11.2016
Post-Masters - Family Nurse Practitioner
Arlington Texas
Master of Nursing - undefined
Grambling State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grambling State University
Associate in Degree - Nursing
Southern University of Shreveport
Master of Science - Nursing
Grambling State University
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