Nicole Williamson
Roanoke,VA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Currently pursuing Master's Degree in Nursing, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP), through Chamberlain University - online.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN – Outpatient Charge Nurse, Orthopaedics
Carilion Clinic
10.2022 - 01.2025
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
LPN – Clinic Nurse, Orthopaedics
Carilion Clinic
08.2020 - 10.2022
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
LPN – Correctional Nurse
Amherst County Regional Jail
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Administered medications, provided skilled and timely emergency care, and accurately recorded vital signs.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
LPN – Med/Surg Nurse
Lewis Gale Pulaski Hospital
12.2017 - 04.2020
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
LPN – Charge Nurse
Lynchburg Health and Rehabilitation Center
05.2017 - 07.2018
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Participated in service education programs, patient care conferences and staff meetings to advance knowledge and foster multidisciplinary communication.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
08.2022
- Completed LPN-to-RN bridge program.
- Passed NCLEX-RN via VA State Board of Nursing.
Nursing, Psychology
05.2020
- Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies: Nursing and Psychology.
LPN - undefined
05.2016
- Obtained Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license after completion of 40 clinical hours and passed required state board examination.
- Completed 400 hours of clinical experience as a Practical Nursing Student.
- Obtained Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) license.
- Passed NCLEX-PN on first attempt.
Advanced Diploma - Medical Terminology, Introduction to Health and Medical Sciences
05.2015
- Graduated with a 3.5 GPA.
- Obtained diploma in Medical Terminology and Introduction to Health and Medical Sciences.
- Represented BSTC Skills USA at VA state competition in Medical Terminology.
Skills
- Basic life support
- Post operative care
- Health promotion and education
- Strong clinical judgment
- Geriatric care
- Training staff
- Organizational skills
- Musculoskeletal nursing
- Orthopedic surgery support
Certification
CPR/BLS certified.
Timeline
RN – Outpatient Charge Nurse, Orthopaedics - Carilion Clinic
10.2022 - 01.2025
LPN – Clinic Nurse, Orthopaedics - Carilion Clinic
08.2020 - 10.2022
LPN – Correctional Nurse - Amherst County Regional Jail
05.2020 - 08.2020
LPN – Med/Surg Nurse - Lewis Gale Pulaski Hospital
12.2017 - 04.2020
LPN – Charge Nurse - Lynchburg Health and Rehabilitation Center
05.2017 - 07.2018
Bedford Science and Technical Center - LPN,
CPR/BLS certified.
Riggs College of Allied Health - Associate Degree in Nursing,
Radford University - , Nursing, Psychology
Jefferson Forest High School - Advanced Diploma, Medical Terminology, Introduction to Health and Medical Sciences
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