Lori Williams
Sanford,NC
Summary
Versatile Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in a multitude of areas. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
First Health Moore Regional Hospital-travel, staff
Pinehurst , NC
2024.01 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
Registered Nurse
Novant Health, Inc - travel
Wilmington , NC
2023.08 - 2024.12
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Registered Nurse
Sono Bello- agency
Raleigh , NC
2023.04 - 2024.08
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
Registered Nurse
Beaumont Health- travel
Grosse Pointe , MI
2022.01 - 2024.03
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
Registered Nurse
Maria Parham- travel
Raleigh , NC
2021.10 - 2022.01
- Travel contract in North Carolina
- Progressive care unit with Covid-19 patients
- Float areas of ICU, ER and Med-Surg
- Large variety of patients with multiple medical conditions.
Registered Nurse
Rhino Medical
Arlington , TX
2021.02 - 2021.10
SonoNovant
- Covid testing and vaccination sites
- Event on site administrator, vaccinations, and reconstitution
- Experience with all current Covid vaccines as well as temperature control and storage
- Experience with large vaccination events as well as small events
- Experience with testing clients of all ages as well as storage and shipping of specimens.
Registered Nurse
CENTRAL CAROLINA HOSPITAL
Sanford , NC
2007.06 - 2021.02
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases, and injuries
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care
- Participated in hospital-wide initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction, and safety
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion
- Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures
- Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes
- Prepared for HIPAA and Joint Commission reviews, making required brochures and pamphlets available to patients in all clinics
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes
- Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes
- Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions, and transfers.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC2023-12
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - Nursing
Central Carolina Community College
Sanford, NC05.2016
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Checking oxygen levels
- Enthusiastic caregiver
- Basic Life Support Certification
- IV drug therapy management
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Performing bladder scans
- Monitoring vital signs
- Triage
- Documenting vitals
- Administering medicines
- Psychiatric, mental health and detox care
- Seizure management
- Catheter and wound care
- EMR Systems: Cerner, Medhost, Epic, Allscrpits
- Critical Care Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Medication Administration
- Covid swabbing/testing/vaccines
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
First Health Moore Regional Hospital-travel, staff
2024.01 - Current
Registered Nurse
Novant Health, Inc - travel
2023.08 - 2024.12
Registered Nurse
Sono Bello- agency
2023.04 - 2024.08
Registered Nurse
Beaumont Health- travel
2022.01 - 2024.03
Registered Nurse
Maria Parham- travel
2021.10 - 2022.01
Registered Nurse
Rhino Medical
2021.02 - 2021.10
Registered Nurse
CENTRAL CAROLINA HOSPITAL
2007.06 - 2021.02
BSN - Nursing
Fayetteville State University
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - Nursing
Central Carolina Community College
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