Laura Williams
RN, FNP
Sloatsburg,NY
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Titan Medical Staffing
10.2022 - Current
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Maintained highest levels of patient satisfaction, generating referrals to maintain productivity levels for Labor and delivery unit.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Hosptial
Suffern, NY
10.2011 - 10.2022
- Provide triage, antepartum, labor and delivery, postpartum and nursery care Perform role of circulating, scrub, and recovery nurse for cesarean sections Utilize electronic charting and medication administration systems
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse
Northern Westchester Hospital
Mt. Kisco, NY
12.2009 - 10.2011
- Labor and Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum, Provide triage, antepartum, labor and delivery, postpartum and nursery care Perform role of circulating, scrub, and recovery nurse for cesarean sections Utilize electronic charting and medication administration systems
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Registered Nurse
White Plains Hospital
White Plains, NY
01.2009 - 11.2009
- Provide patient care for up to 7 patients on a designated neuro unit Educate patients/families on health care needs, conditions, options etc.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Education
M.S. Family - Nurse Practitioner
Pace University
09.2018 - 12.2020
B.S - Nursing
Pace University
09.2006 - 12.2008
B.A. - Psychology
Nyack College
01.1993 - 05.1996
Skills
Vaccine administration
Patient evaluation
EMR / EHR
Strong clinical judgment
Infection control measures
Professional bedside manner
Relationship building
Emergency Procedures
Managing deadlines
Staff supervision
At-risk patient care
Physical assessments
Health screening
Patient Assessments
Certification
ANCC Board Certified, AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring
Additional Information
- FNP, NY license #347548 Registered Nurse, NY license # RN 612638, DEA license
Martial arts, fitness
Kung fu expert, owned and operated my own kung fu business for many years prior to entering the healthcare profession. I still enjoy training and staying active in the gym, and I enjoy running races and doing Spartan races.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Titan Medical Staffing
10.2022 - Current
M.S. Family - Nurse Practitioner
Pace University
09.2018 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Hosptial
10.2011 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
Northern Westchester Hospital
12.2009 - 10.2011
Registered Nurse
White Plains Hospital
01.2009 - 11.2009
B.S - Nursing
Pace University
09.2006 - 12.2008
B.A. - Psychology
Nyack College
01.1993 - 05.1996