Merissa Williams
Lindenhurst,NY
Summary
With a strong background at St. Catherine's Medical Center, I excel in providing compassionate, holistic care and mastering emergency procedures. With a proven track record in patient management and a strong focus on improving patient satisfaction, my expertise encompasses both acute care and chronic disease management, supported by a deep commitment to empathy and clinical judgment.
Committed and empathetic Registered Nurse (RN) with an extensive career background in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination within a dynamic setting. Demonstrated ability to maintain composure in challenging circumstances and effectively manage difficult patients and high-pressure scenarios. Consistently fostering robust relationships with patients and families through compassionate communication, a respectful demeanor, and exceptional customer service.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St.Catherine's Medical Center
06.2016 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Certified Dialysis Technician
St.Catherines Medical Center
08.2009 - 03.2017
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
Patient Care Technician
ST.CATHERINES MEDICAL CENTER
06.2006 - 09.2009
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY06.2025
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY12.2016
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
- Leadership
- Patient education and counseling
- Documentation and charting
- Patient and family advocacy
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Patient monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family education
- Patient evaluation
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Tracheostomy care
- Patient discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Team coordination
- EMR systems (Epic)
- Chronic disease management
- Patient counseling
- Chest pain management
- Emergency procedures
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
Affiliations
- Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St.Catherine's Medical Center
06.2016 - Current
Certified Dialysis Technician
St.Catherines Medical Center
08.2009 - 03.2017
Patient Care Technician
ST.CATHERINES MEDICAL CENTER
06.2006 - 09.2009
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
SUNY Empire State College
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Suffolk County Community College
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