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Lynette Williams

Lima,OH

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate veteran ICU Registered Nurse (RN) with history in direct patient care 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. Driven and hardworking bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise and emergency response experience. Bringing 18-year record of success working in level 1 and level 2 trauma facilities in nursing desiring full time employment.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse

Miami Valley Hospital
12.2024 - Current
  • Conducted neurological assessments at regular intervals, detecting subtle changes in clinical status that could signal worsening conditions or potential complications.
  • Implemented evidence-based strategies to prevent pressure injuries in high-risk patients, reducing overall incidence rates on the unit.
  • Safely titrated vasoactive medications according to hemodynamic parameters, optimizing blood pressure management for critically ill patients.
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, following hospital protocols and standards of practice.
  • Managed ventilator settings for critically ill patients, ensuring optimal respiratory support while minimizing complications.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, streamlining communication among healthcare professionals.
  • Efficiently prioritized tasks during high-stress situations, maintaining a calm demeanor while providing exceptional patient care under challenging conditions.
  • Assisted physicians during complex bedside procedures such as lumbar punctures or central line insertions, ensuring successful outcomes and minimal discomfort for patients.
  • Enhanced patient care by consistently monitoring neuro ICU patients and promptly addressing any changes in condition.
  • Provided emotional support to patients'' families, easing anxieties and guiding them through the complex medical environment.

Travel Registered Nurse, ICU

See Attached Form
10.2020 - 12.2024
  • Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
  • Cared for patients in 36-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients and COVID patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, CRRT therapy, IV medications and frequent monitoring.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.

Registered Nurse, ICU

Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center - Lima, OH
12.2006 - 11.2020
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma in 18-bed ICU, level 2 trauma hospital.
  • Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
  • Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
  • Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

James A Rhodes State College
Lima, OH
12.2006

High School Diploma -

Elida High School
Elida, OH
05.1994

Skills

  • MSICU, CVICU, Trauma ICU, Neuro ICU, COVID ICU expert
  • Intravenous Therapy and Management of life sustaining IV medications
  • Precepting
  • Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
  • EPIC Software Proficiency
  • Decision Making
  • Excellent Communication
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Problem-Solving
  • Ventilator Management and Management of patients in ICU
  • Proficient in Prisma and Nx Stage CRRT
  • Balloon Pump and Impella experience

Certification

  • ACLS
  • BLS (AHA)
  • NIHSS

Timeline

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse

Miami Valley Hospital
12.2024 - Current

Travel Registered Nurse, ICU

See Attached Form
10.2020 - 12.2024

Registered Nurse, ICU

Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center - Lima, OH
12.2006 - 11.2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

James A Rhodes State College

High School Diploma -

Elida High School

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