Nawanda Williams
Springfield,IL
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at DaVita and ShiftMed Agency, enhancing patient outcomes through expert medication administration and compassionate care. Demonstrated ability in HIPAA compliance and vital signs monitoring, contributing to a significant improvement in healthcare delivery. Skilled in both direct patient care and effective family communication, ensuring comprehensive support and satisfaction. Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes. Exceptional approach in patient support. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 32 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Patient Care Technician
DaVita
04.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Licensed Practical Nurse
DaVita
08.2004 - 03.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Connect Rn Agency
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
ShiftMed Agency
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD 09.2006 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Capitol Area School of Practical Nursing
Springfield, IL03.1999
High School Diploma -
Southeast High School
Springfield, IL06.1990
Skills
- Medication Administration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate Care
- Wound Care
- Geriatric Care
- Diabetes management
- Immunization Administration
- Family Communication
- Catheter Care
- Documenting intake
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
DaVita
04.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Connect Rn Agency
11.2023 - 02.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
ShiftMed Agency
11.2023 - 02.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Harford Community College
09.2006 - 05.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
DaVita
08.2004 - 03.2024
High School Diploma -
Capitol Area School of Practical Nursing
High School Diploma -
Southeast High School
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