Ranada Williams

• Created and updated user-friendly spreadsheets on daily basis.
• Developed and updated client reports and documents to maintain customer service and internal records.
• Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
• Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, home health policies and standards of care.
• Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
• Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
• Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
• Supervised 15-20 clinical staff members and provided periodic performance evaluations.
• Coordinated with nurse manager to develop programs targeting nurse education, overall departmental competencies, individual performance, patient safety and service-related issues.

• Manage patients airway on Mechanical,
• Suctioning and Oral care
• Head to Toe assessment and computerize charting
• Adm
• Medication, IVF, cardiac drugs, Lopressor’s, vasopressors for critically ill patients,
• Assist MD with Art lines Triple Lumens/ Central lines
• Notified MD of any status change and treat patients abnormal labs results per protocols
• Hypothermal protocols for Cardiac Arrest patients

• Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
• Complied with OSHA programs, maintaining safe and clean working environment.
• Met with administrator to discuss patient care status, issues and information.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Supervised clinical staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, healthcare policies and standards of care.
• Supervised 8-10 clinical staff members and provided periodic performance evaluations.

Note: I left this job for growth opportunities within another similar organization, where I would gain more managerial experiences.

• Manage patients airway on Mechanical Ventilator
• Suctioning and Oral care
• Head to Toe assessment and computerize charting
• Adm
• Medication, IVF, cardiac drugs, Lopressor’s, vasopressors for critically ill patients,
• Assist MD with Art lines Triple Lumens/ Central lines
• Notified MD of any status change and treat patients abnormal labs results per protocols
• Hypothermal protocols for Cardiac Arrest patients

Note: I left this job to obtain more hands on experience with direct patient care in long term care.

• Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
• Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
• Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones.
• Administered injections, medications and wound care according to needs.
• Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored staffs' implementation of physician's orders.
• Oversaw delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.
• Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
• Maintained comprehensive base of unit supplies to meet expected patient demands, public health emergencies and mass casualty incidences.
• Coordinated, tasked and supervised 4-6 nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
• Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
• Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
• Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.

Note: I left this job to gain experience working in the hospital setting as a Nurse.

• Assist patients to the bathroom, bed, chairs and commodes
• Answer call lights and assist family members with directions
• Take patient vital signs, weight, and temperature
• Insert and remove foley catheters
• Draw blood for lab and blood cultures
• Collect urine, stools for hemoccult, and urine analysis
• Transport blood product efficiently and accurately
• Help patient with baths, grooming and any other activities of daily living
• Monitor patient pain, position, and level of conscious every two hours
• Assist patient in eating meals; record intake and output of food and fluids

Note: I left this employer to gain experience in long term care as a RN.

• Answered phones and responded to resident inquires
• Maintained security of resident medication
• Over saw assisted living resident during intake of medicine
• Assisted with resident meal preparation
• Documented completed resident care

Note: I left this job to begin my career as a RN.