Laurel Williams
Greensboro,North Carolina
Summary
Clinical nurse focused on comprehensive assessment, wound care, and patient education for adults with complex medical and surgical needs. Combines BSN preparation with oncology, postoperative, and specialty clinic experience to manage drains, dressing changes, symptom changes, and care coordination, with a strong emphasis on safety and documentation.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse (RN) – Adult Hematology/Oncology | Acute Care
Novant Health – Forsyth Medical Center
Winston-Salem, NC
10.2024 - Current
- Deliver comprehensive, individualized nursing care to medically complex adult patients with hematologic malignancies, solid tumors, and acute and chronic conditions.
- Independently perform comprehensive nursing assessments, recognize changes in clinical status, evaluate treatment responses, and implement timely nursing interventions.
- Recognized and responded to potential complications, facilitating timely interventions that minimized risks of infection, bleeding, and other adverse effects.
- Administer and monitor specialized therapies, including IV medications, immunotherapy, IVIG, iron infusions, and other treatments within established competencies.
- Developed and implemented individualized plans of care using nursing process and evidence-based practices, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, wound care specialists, case management, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medication management, and symptom recognition, enhancing their ability to navigate care effectively.
- Maintain accurate and timely electronic health record documentation reflecting assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care coordination.
- Prioritize competing clinical demands while maintaining patient safety, effective communication, and continuity of care.
- Support colleagues through clinical collaboration, knowledge sharing, and assistance with complex patient care needs.
Registered Nurse (RN) – After-Hours
Authoracare
Greensboro, North Carolina
04.2026 - 09.2026
- Delivered after-hours nursing assessments, clinical support, and care coordination to address evolving patient healthcare needs.
- Evaluated reported symptoms and clinical concerns to determine appropriate nursing interventions and escalation requirements.
- Exercised independent clinical judgment when determining the need for additional assessment, provider notification, or follow-up.
- Conveyed clinical findings and care recommendations to healthcare professionals, facility staff, and family members to ensure informed decision-making.
- Enhanced patient and caregiver education to promote safe, compassionate, and coordinated care.
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation to support continuity of care.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery
Wake Forest Baptist Health
Greensboro, North Carolina
09.2021 - 09.2024
- Delivered direct outpatient nursing care in a cosmetic and reconstructive surgery physician's office, supporting patients throughout preoperative preparation, surgical treatment, postoperative recovery, and follow-up.
- Supported the care of patients undergoing a broad range of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, including breast reconstruction, mastectomy, breast reduction, abdominoplasty, liposuction, panniculectomy, scar revision, mini facelifts, and surgical management of hidradenitis suppurativa.
- Conducted postoperative nursing assessments and surgical wound evaluations, ensuring timely identification of complications and promoting optimal healing.
- Performed postoperative wound care, dressing changes, and surgical-site management according to provider orders and established clinical protocols.
- Managed postoperative drains, including assessment, output monitoring, patient instruction, and reinforcement of appropriate drain care.
- Evaluated surgical sites for potential complications, including infection, seroma, hematoma, wound dehiscence, abnormal drainage, and delayed wound healing; promptly communicated concerning findings to the surgical provider.
- Assisted with preoperative preparation, obtaining vital signs, reviewing health histories, reconciling medications, and identifying concerns requiring provider evaluation.
- Delivered personalized postoperative education on incision care, dressing management, drain care, medication adherence, and recovery milestones, enhancing patient understanding and compliance.
- Coordinated postoperative follow-up appointments, relayed patient concerns and assessment findings to surgeons, supporting continuity of care and improved patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with surgeons and clinical staff to promote efficient clinic operations, infection prevention, patient safety, and positive patient experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University (WGU)
Salt Lake City, UT12-2025
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) - Nursing
Rockingham Community College
Wentworth, NC05-2024
Practical Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NC07-2017
Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Services
Broward College
Coconut Creek, FL12-2013
Skills
- Oncology treatment management
- Patient assessment skills
- IV therapy administration
- Surgical support services
- Catheter care expertise
- Medical-surgical nursing proficiency
- Evidence-based treatment approaches
- Care coordination strategies
- Clinical prioritization techniques
- Accurate record keeping
- Patient education programs
- Self-directed nursing practice
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) – North Carolina, Active
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – North Carolina, Active
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
- Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) – Member
- American Nurses Association (ANA) – Member
- North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA) – Member
References
- Upon request
Timeline
Registered Nurse (RN) – After-Hours
Authoracare
04.2026 - 09.2026
Registered Nurse (RN) – Adult Hematology/Oncology | Acute Care
Novant Health – Forsyth Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery
Wake Forest Baptist Health
09.2021 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University (WGU)
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) - Nursing
Rockingham Community College
Practical Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Forsyth Technical Community College
Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Services
Broward College