Mellecia Powell-Williams
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with several years of experience at Thomas H. Corey Medical Center. Proven expertise in medication administration and patient education, ensuring optimal care and safety. Strong critical thinking and communication skills enhance patient outcomes. Committed to maintaining high standards of infection control and delivering compassionate care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Transition To Practice
Thomas H Corey Medical Center
West Palm Beach, Florida
10.2024 - Current
- Administered prescribed medications in alignment with treatment plans.
- Monitored patient conditions and promptly reported changes to medical staff.
- Assisted with admissions, discharges, and transfers while ensuring accurate completion of related paperwork.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
Registered Nurse
Futures Recovery Healthcare
Jupiter, Florida
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Thomas H Corey Veterans Affairs Medical Center
West Palm Beach, FL
04.2021 - Current
- Demonstrated knowledge of basic and interventional GI procedures, including EGD, colonoscopy, EUS, and ERCP.
- Delivered safe nursing care for inpatients and outpatients in diverse settings.
- Assisted physician with tools during upper and lower GI procedures, including cold snare and biopsy forceps.
- Ensured compliance with all safety standards throughout procedures.
- Facilitated esophageal banding, rectal banding, specimen collection, and foreign body removals for optimal patient outcomes.
- Obtained and documented vital signs in Electronic Medical Record accurately.
- Performed blood draws via venipuncture as ordered by the physician.
- Educated patients on proper stool collection techniques.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Addington Place
Jupiter, FL
10.2016 - 05.2021
- Provided Care for patient in home setting.
- Assisted patient with all ADLs.
- Administered prescribed medications according to treatment plan.
- Transported to doctors' appointments.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Erickson Living @ PGA National
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
02.2017 - 03.2018
- Administered prescribed medications according to treatment plan.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Erickson Living @ PGA National
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
02.2011 - 02.2017
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living such as eating, backrubs, making beds, oral care, toileting, and elimination needs, etc.
- Observe changes in residents' conditions and report them to the Head nurse.
- Obtained weight and vital signs of patients, to ensure accurate recordings.
- Care for supplies and equipment.
- Worked closely with professional staff to ensure the well-being and proper care of patients.
Education
Associate of Science Nursing Degree -
Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations
West Palm Beach, FL01.2024
Occupational associate in nursing degree -
Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations
West Palm Beach, FL10.2016
High school diploma -
Adult Education Center
West Palm Beach, FL07.2012
Skills
- Wound care
- Critical Thinking
- Medication Administration
- Tuberculosis Testing
- Educate Patients/Families
- Specimen Collection
- IV Therapy
- Customer Service
- Communication Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Geriatric nursing
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Intravenous Certification
- EKG Certification
- Phlebotomy Certification
- Critical Thinking Certification
- Electronic Health Records for Acute and Home Care
- Certified in CPR by the American Heart Association
- BLS/ACLS
Professional Development
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training
- Mental Health First Aid
- Joint Commission Scribe
- Mahalik Scribe
- EKG Certification
Accomplishments
- Alumni Spotlight - Academy For Nursing And Health Occupations.
Timeline
Registered Nurse Transition To Practice
Thomas H Corey Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Futures Recovery Healthcare
04.2024 - 04.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Thomas H Corey Veterans Affairs Medical Center
04.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Erickson Living @ PGA National
02.2017 - 03.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Addington Place
10.2016 - 05.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Erickson Living @ PGA National
02.2011 - 02.2017
Associate of Science Nursing Degree -
Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations
Occupational associate in nursing degree -
Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations
High school diploma -
Adult Education Center
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