MICHAEL K. WILLIAMS
East Orange,NJ
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with a strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in patient care, health assessments, and wound management. Ensuring high standards and positive patient outcomes. Known for excellent communication, empathy, and critical thinking skills. Consistently striving to provide top-notch care and support to those in need.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Licenced Practical Nurse (LPN)
Gates Manor/Montclair Care Center
111-115 Gates Ave, Montclair, NJ, 07042
04.2013 - Current
- Increased patient safety by diligently documenting medical information, treatment plans, and nursing interventions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through timely and efficient medication administration.
- Provided emotional support to patients during times of stress or crisis, fostering resilience and coping skills for long-term success in recovery.
- Instructed patients in self-care techniques, empowering them to take charge of their own health management at home.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Established strong rapport with patients while maintaining professional boundaries as a trusted healthcare provider.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Charge NURSE
NEW GROVE MANOR Center for Rehabilitation & Extended Care
NJ
12.2011 - 04.2013
- Assisting with admission and assessment
- Administering medications
- Scheduling doctors ‘ appointments
- Administering G- tube feeding and care
- Medicare care charting and documentation
- Performing wound care and treatment (Successful twice 2/2013 & 3/2013 in demonstration of wound care and treatment during state survey)
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Advocated for patient needs, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
VISITING NURSE
HEART TO HEART HOME CARE
NJ
03.2012 - 11.2012
- Assessment / Vital signs and reporting any concerns to assigned doctor.
- Providing Tracheostomy Care
- Administering medications and Respiratory treatments
- Documentation
- Coordinated and consulted with 4-member healthcare team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Assessed home situations of patients to recommend parameters to best meet identified needs.
Education
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Best Care Training Institute School of Practical Nursing
NJ05.2011
Skills
- Support for dementia patients
- Intravenous therapy
- Intramuscular injection
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Effective time management
- Medication and IV administration
- Compassionate and caring
- CPR certification
- Monitoring vital signs
- Interpersonal skills
- Documentation
Timeline
Licenced Practical Nurse (LPN)
Gates Manor/Montclair Care Center
04.2013 - Current
VISITING NURSE
HEART TO HEART HOME CARE
03.2012 - 11.2012
Charge NURSE
NEW GROVE MANOR Center for Rehabilitation & Extended Care
12.2011 - 04.2013
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Best Care Training Institute School of Practical Nursing