Nkem Williams-Joseph
North Hollywood,CA
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Antelope Valley Medical Center, specializing in chronic disease management and culturally-sensitive care. Expertise includes diabetes management, patient advocacy, and fostering improved health outcomes in both independent and team-driven settings.
Adept at combining critical care knowledge with compassionate patient-centered approaches, delivering high-quality support and treatment. Proven ability to perform fast and accurate assessments under pressure, ensuring exceptional care and seamless collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Highly skilled in patient care, medication administration, and treatment implementation, with a strong track record in emergency and critical care settings. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine and urgent care, excelling in fast-paced environments. Recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through attentive service, effective communication, and proactive advocac
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Antelope Valley Medical Center
Lancaster, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- I acted as a patient advocate and implemented total patient care through the team nursing process.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve the overall health of communities.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Monitor diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Student Nurse
Career Care Institute
Lancaster, CA
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Obtained laboratory specimens using phlebotomy skills to complete venous and fingerstick blood draws.
- Cared directly for patients by assisting with daily living activities and mobility needs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacology principles when preparing medications for administration.
- Educated patients on health promotion activities such as nutrition and exercise.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Responded to emergencies with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brightstar Care
Reseda, CA
04.2020 - 11.2020
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- gave patients physical assistance so they could dress, bathe, and use the restroom.
- Answered signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN04-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Career Care Institute
Lancaster, CA10-2022
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Delta State University
Delta State Nigeria01-2001
Skills
- Diabetes management
- Precepting
- Insulin medication assistance
- Procedure preparations
- Wound care
- Documenting vitals
- Vascular care
- Chart updating
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Critical care
- Patient management
- Hospice philosophy
- Disease specialization
- Physical assessments
- Medical evaluation
- Pain clinics
- Medical consultation
- Disease prevention and intervention specialist
- Chronic disease management
- Rehabilitation support
- ADL assistance
- IV management
- Acute and rehabilitation care
- Gastrostomy tube care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Antelope Valley Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
Student Nurse
Career Care Institute
10.2020 - 10.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brightstar Care
04.2020 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Career Care Institute
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Delta State University
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