Marcene Williams
Summary
Nursing professional with the ability to identify patient needs, while providing compassion and a therapeutic environment. Provide support to healthcare providers through clinical thinking and reasoning. Skilled in patient and caregiver education and advocacy. Proficient in Epic EMR systems. Organized and dependable with willingness to support team objectives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Community Health Network
05.2021 - Current
- Assists in patient assessments; document and report to provider pertinent details. Maintains accurate patient records. (Including MOCA/ MMSE testing)
- Collaborates with healthcare team to ensure effective communication and best patient outcomes.
- Educates patients and families on medication, fall safety, behaviors and cognitive changes
- Supports daily operations by managing supplies and maintaining a clean, organized work area.
- Utilizes critical thinking to suggest interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs; assists in ordering DME supplies with provider referral from supporting agencies.
- Enhances patient and family satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assists in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Director of Inservice Education/Infection Preventionist
Miller's Senior Living Community
06.2018 - 05.2021
- Developed and implemented agenda for staff training and education; maintained documentation for state regulation.
- Maintained current staff education from CMS and ISDH following pandemic protocols.
- Facilitated compliance and availability of PPE isolation and education (hand hygiene, don and doff, N95, PPE storage).
- Performed and coordinated all staff and resident COVID-19 testing with CLIA waiver both POC and PCR. Maintained records for regulatory documentation.
- Conferred with ISDH auditors frequently throughout pandemic as infection preventionist.
- Conducted detailed antibiotic surveillance; monitored progress of infection, which includes monthly reporting to QAPI.
- Educated CNA students through classes, clinicals and demonstrations, and maintained all student records.
Registered Nurse
Miller's Senior Living Community
02.2015 - 05.2021
- Charted daily resident assessments, care, dietary intake , behaviors and changes in an accurate and timely manner.
- Monitored records and communicated resident care as appropriate.
- Implemented and monitored resident care plans.
- Documented and implemented nursing and physician orders.
- Assessed and coordinated resident care with all members of the healthcare team.
Registered Nurse
Home Health Care Solutions
06.2015 - 05.2018
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' home environment and individual needs.
- Assisted in patient home assessments, including wound treatments.
- Provided patient education on in-home safety, wellness, and disease management.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure implementation of physician orders and document appropriately.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN12-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Communications/ Public Relations
Brigham Young University
Provo, UTSkills
- Direct patient care
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Licensed RN # 28220631A
- Epic systems
- American Sign Language proficient
- Collaboration
- Team communication
- BLS/ CPR certification
- Call triage
- Geriatric nursing
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Community Health Network
05.2021 - Current
Director of Inservice Education/Infection Preventionist
Miller's Senior Living Community
06.2018 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
Home Health Care Solutions
06.2015 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse
Miller's Senior Living Community
02.2015 - 05.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Bachelor of Arts - Communications/ Public Relations
Brigham Young University