Melissa A. Williams
Donaldsonville,LA
Summary
I am a highly seasoned nursing professional: I have been a nurse for a total of 30 years. Eighteen of those years were as an LPN. I have worked on multiple units that include Med Surg, ER, ICU, Rehab, cardio, Legal Nurse consultant, as well as home health. As an RN I have been primarily worked in Rehab, Rehab Liaison, Med Surg, Med Surg Onco, and Med Surg Tele, and Ortho. I, therefore, come with a wealth of knowledge and experience. I am a lifelong learner; consequently, I never cease to learn. I have excellent interpersonal skills involving the patients, their family members, and collaborating with the staff. I do my level best to positively impact a facility to make it a stronger one. I am a team player when it comes to staff and an advocate when it comes to the patient. I believe first and foremost in providing quality care to all patients coupled with patient safety and satisfaction. I am psychologically, physically, and spiritually suitable, and I will be a great asset to your company.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
EEDUCATION
RN
Nurse Choice
San Diego, CA
01.2018 - Current
- For this job, I had to travel to assigned hospitals to help with staff shortages, which is a problem
- I worked primarily on the Med Surg floor, but they would periodically pull you to the ICU
- My specific job included but was not limited to assessing patients (head to toe), taking cardinal signs, charting all my findings, collaborating with the doctors and charge nurse any complaints or noted changes in condition
- Take physician orders, execute physician orders
- My job was also to admit and discharge pts, start IVs, pass meds ( IV, PO, peg, qtts), perform dressing changes, educate patients and family members regarding their medication, diet, disease process, and aftercare.
West Jefferson Medical Center
10.2019 - 11.2021
- On this job I worked Med Surg, Med Surg Onco, Med Surg Tele, and Ortho
- For this job, I had to travel to assigned hospitals to help with staff shortages, which is a problem
- I worked primarily on the Med Surg floor, but they would periodically pull you to the ICU
- My specific job included but was not limited to assessing patients (head to toe), taking cardinal signs, charting all my findings, collaborating with the doctors and charge nurse any complaints or noted changes in condition
- Take physician orders, execute physician orders
- My job was also to admit and discharge pts, start IVs, pass meds ( IV, PO, peg, qtts), perform dressing changes, educate patients and family members regarding their medication, diet, disease process, and aftercare.
RN
Tulane Lakeside Hospital for Women and Children
Metairie, LA
11.2015 - 03.2018
- I wore multiple hats on this job
- I was the floor nurse and charge nurse at different times
- I worked on rehab and, at times, the Med Surg floor
- I also worked as the liaison for the Rehab floor
- At times, I worked in the ED
- My job included but was not limited to: As the floor nurse assessing patients, taking cardinal signs, charting all my findings, collaborating with the doctors and charge nurse any complaints or changes in patients' condition
- I also would admit and discharge pts, start IVs, pass meds ( IV, PO, peg)
- As the Charge nurse, you also did the same thing because you took patients, but you took fewer patients, and they were the lower acuity patients
- As a Liaison, my job included communication with the doctors, nurses, CM, SW regarding referrals for rehab
- I would have to regularly communicate with family members and insurance companies for prior authorization
- I had to review charts, medical records, and transcribe them to a pre-screening assessment
- I also had to FIM all patients for possible admission.
Williams Legal Nurse Consultant
RN, Melissa
Donaldsonville, LA
06.2014 - 10.2015
- For this job, I owned and operated
- I went to many malpractice and personal injury attorney's offices where I would perform a presentation on how I could assist them in maximizing their settlements
- Once they were convinced, I would go through many medical records and write a summary of the timeline.
Education
Bachelors of Science /RN - Nursing
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LAAssociate of Arts -
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA2012
Skills
- 1 I have excellent organizational skills
- 2 I have excellent critical thinking skills
- 3 I am very competent
- 4 I have excellent assessment skills and documentation
- Skills
- 5 I have outstanding clinical skills
- 6 I have excellent interpersonal skills
- 7 I have pretty good Excel and PowerPoint Skills
Affiliations
Honor Society
Certification
ACLS and BLS
Timeline
West Jefferson Medical Center
10.2019 - 11.2021
RN
Nurse Choice
01.2018 - Current
RN
Tulane Lakeside Hospital for Women and Children
11.2015 - 03.2018
Williams Legal Nurse Consultant
RN, Melissa
06.2014 - 10.2015
EEDUCATION
Bachelors of Science /RN - Nursing
Nicholls State University
Associate of Arts -
Nicholls State University
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