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Latia Williams

GA

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Ortho South Surgical Center, skilled in triage and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective medication administration and compassionate care. Recognized for training new staff and maintaining high-quality standards, ensuring optimal patient safety and satisfaction. CPR/BLS certified.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Operating Room Circulator , Registered Nurse

Ortho South Surgical Center
05.2020 - Current
  • Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.
  • Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
  • Coordinated daily surgery schedules with implant representatives

OR Circulator

Medely
01.2023 - Current
  • Assist surgical team by preparing and maintaining sterile instruments and supplies.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care during procedures.
  • Monitor and document vital signs, ensuring accurate records for surgical staff.
  • Coordinate with operating room staff to optimize workflow and efficiency during surgeries.
  • Evaluate equipment needs and assist in procurement processes for surgical tools.
  • Facilitate communication between patients and medical teams, addressing concerns effectively.
  • Ensured patient safety and compliance with health regulations by meticulously preparing operating rooms for surgery.
  • Maintained sterile environment, minimizing risk of infection during surgeries.
  • Handled emergencies effectively by remaining calm under pressure and following established protocols for crisis situations in the operating room.
  • Provided comfort to patients during stressful moments prior to their surgeries with compassionate attention and empathetic listening skills.
  • Reduced patient anxiety and increased comfort with compassionate pre-operative communication and care.

Staff, Registered Nurse

Piedmont Healthcare
11.2016 - 11.2021
  • Initiated patient admissions and discharges
  • Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
  • Assisted physicians with non-invasive bed side procedures
  • Tracheostomy, chest tube, JP , g-tube and catheter maintenance & infection prevention
  • Instructed/educated patients and family members on discharge instructions
  • Staff delegation
  • Specimen collection and lab delivery
  • Assisted patients with ADL's: bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring
  • Closely monitored acute/chronic conditions
  • Provided skilled emergency response in critical situations
  • Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens
  • Oversaw work of nursing student technicians and externs to educate on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks.
  • Audited charts daily and reviewed all clinical documents to verify accuracy and completeness, progress towards core measurable targets and completion of appropriate patient health education.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.

Virtual Nurse Communicator

Kaiser Permanente
10.2018 - 05.2020
  • Provide excellent customer service for patients requiring assistance in the specialty departments: Cardiology, Pulmonary and Endocrinology . Patient and provider liaison, appointment scheduling, results review: labs, test, scans, document/referral preparation, medication refills, coordinate DME products.
  • Investigated and resolved customer complaints to foster satisfaction.
  • Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Liaised with specialty departments to organize and perform quality control standard training for new and existing staff.

Outpatient Vascular PACU Nurse

Georgia Vascular Institute
11.2018 - 07.2019
  • Medication administration via oral, IV & IM injections
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • Participated in development of guidelines for vascular care.
  • Created individualized care plans for patients and worked with medical professionals to come up with treatment and discharge options.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Set up and broke down individual clinic sites, managing activities from clinic initiation to termination, including paperwork processing, payment collection, biohazardous waste disposal and supply storage.

Medical Assistant

Resurgens Orthopaedics
02.2010 - 08.2014

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Herzing University
Atlanta, Ga
09.2016

Skills

  • Triage/Physical assessments
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Insulin administration & monitoring
  • Pain assessment & management
  • Cultural sensitivity awareness
  • Medication preparation & administration
  • Foley catheter insertion & removal
  • Hospice/Palliative care awareness
  • Diabetes & nutrition education
  • HIPAA awareness & education
  • Phlebotomy
  • Task delegation
  • Skin assessment/Woundcare
  • Patient admission/discharge
  • EKG & Telemetry monitoring
  • Tracheostomy care & monitoring
  • High level of autonomy
  • Intravenous administration/maintenance
  • Enteral nutrition administration/maintenance
  • CPR/BLS/ACLS/PALS certified
  • Peritoneal dialysis administration/ maintenance
  • Blood administration and maintenance
  • PCA administration and maintenance
  • Obtain referral and precertifications

Operate C-ARM

Timeline

OR Circulator

Medely
01.2023 - Current

Operating Room Circulator , Registered Nurse

Ortho South Surgical Center
05.2020 - Current

Outpatient Vascular PACU Nurse

Georgia Vascular Institute
11.2018 - 07.2019

Virtual Nurse Communicator

Kaiser Permanente
10.2018 - 05.2020

Staff, Registered Nurse

Piedmont Healthcare
11.2016 - 11.2021

Medical Assistant

Resurgens Orthopaedics
02.2010 - 08.2014

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Herzing University

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