Rahkease Williams
Keyport,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. 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 quality care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN/Charge RN
Jersey Shore Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
- Provide primary care nursing for 4-6 patients on a medsurg oncology unit
- Provide treatments, medication administration, patient and family education, IV administration, wound care and general patient care and support
- Manage high dose narcotic administration and provide end-of-life care and support for dying patients and their families
- Administered blood transfusions, lipids, intravenous medication, nutrition and fluids to late stage cancer patients on oncology unit
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
RN
Equiliem Agency (Rutgers Health)
02.2018 - Current
- Assists in the implementation of the plan of care, evaluating patient response by documentation/communication in EMR/Centricity/IDX/EPIC
- Initiate IVs for infusions
- Transcribe MD orders for meds, treatments, oxygen, respiratory equipment, etc
- Triage and treat patients while appropriately advising patients on selfcare for non-urgent issues for depts of Cardiology, Pulmonary, Gastro, Endocrine, Rheum, Allergy/ID, Peds Rheum and Internal Medicine
- INR management, infusion orders, medication refills, urgent precerts
- Perform covid testing, feno testing, schedule hospital procedures, vitals, rooming patients, assist with thoracentesis, immunization and biologic injections, provide test results, scheduling.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
LPN
Genesis Healthcare
11.2015 - 03.2018
- LPN
- Provides direct care to residents, help meet goals and objectives, maintain a safe healthy environment, assist with daily activities, prepare and administer medications, IV insertion and maintenance, IV medications, wound care and treatments, blood sugar checks/insulin coverage, trach care, G-tube feedings/care, peritoneal dialysis, MAR/TAR documentation, skilled nursing, charting etc.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
Medical Assistant / LPN/Clinical Supervisor
Meridian Health
08.2013 - 02.2018
- LPN Clinical Supervisor, Phlebotomy Tech OB GYN/Internal Medicine
- Collecting history and data from patients, preparing patients for the physicians, performing vitals and blood draws, collecting, and sending out specimens, EKGs, Immunizations/ Injections, assisting the doctors with minor procedures, answering phones, scheduling appointments, EMR (GE Centricity &Epic), insurance verification prior auth and referrals, patient teaching.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
Alcouer Gardens
06.2015 - 09.2016
- LPN
- Managing facility and supervise aides and other staff
- Documentation in MARS and TARS
- Medication administration
- Finger sticks with insulin coverage
- Wound Care as needed
- Alzheimer's behaviors, Ensuring proper nutrition, hygiene, etc
- Ensuring patient safety
- Medication orders and refills
- Care Planning.
Healthy Woman OB/GYN
03.2011 - 07.2013
- CCMA/Phlebotomy Tech
- Obtain vital signs, prep & gather patient information, give injections etc
- Assisting doctors with minor procedures such as biopsies, cryo ablations, wound care, etc
- Call patients with normal and abnormal results, call in prescriptions, filing, answer high volume of calls and schedule appointments
- Serve as a key member of a healthcare team for a busy practice
- Assist seven MDs in ensuring optimal patient care and smooth daily functioning.
Care Minders Home Care Agency
04.2009 - 12.2009
- CHHA Assisted clients with their daily living such as cooking, cleaning, showering, grooming, toileting, medication reminders, breathing treatments, ambulation etc.
Education
RN Associates of Applied Science -
Brookdale Community College
12.2022
Practical Nursing -
Lincoln Technical Institute
10.2014
CCMA, Phlebotomy Technician -
CDM Institute
12.2010
CHHA -
Monmouth County Vocational
06.2008
Skills
- Compassion/Empathy
- Multitasking
- Time-management
- Communication
- Phlebotomy and Injections
- IV insertion and management
- Minor Surgical Assistance
- BLS/ACLS
- OSHA Standards & Infection Control
- Specimen Collection
- EKG
- Wound Care
- Care Coordination
- Direct Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Team Leadership
- Patient Management and Education
- Medication Administration
- Staff Supervision
- Critical Care
- Patient Assessment
- Clinical Leadership
- Patient Advocacy
- EMR Systems
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Trach care
- Chest Tube Management
- Attention to Detail
- Self Motivation
Certification
- Ultrasound IV Certification, 2023
- Adult IV Therapy Certification, 2023
- ACLS, 06/2023 - 06/2025
- Telemetry Certification, 2023
- ONS/ONCC Chemotheraoy and Immunotherapy Certification, 2023 - 2025
- BLS, 08/2023 - 08/2025
- Genesis-IV and Infusion Training/Certification, 12/2015
Personal Information
Title: RN
Timeline
RN/Charge RN
Jersey Shore Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
RN
Equiliem Agency (Rutgers Health)
02.2018 - Current
LPN
Genesis Healthcare
11.2015 - 03.2018
Alcouer Gardens
06.2015 - 09.2016
Medical Assistant / LPN/Clinical Supervisor
Meridian Health
08.2013 - 02.2018
Healthy Woman OB/GYN
03.2011 - 07.2013
Care Minders Home Care Agency
04.2009 - 12.2009
RN Associates of Applied Science -
Brookdale Community College
Practical Nursing -
Lincoln Technical Institute
CCMA, Phlebotomy Technician -
CDM Institute
CHHA -
Monmouth County Vocational
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