Raquel Williams
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aesthetic Registered Nurse
Persimmon.life
01.2024 - Current
- Performed thorough examinations and assisted in the development of treatment plans in coordination with specialists.
- Uphold strict adherence to all safety protocols, infection control standards, and regulatory requirements
- Administer Botox/Xeomin injections and vitalized/rejuvenized chemical peel treatments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to formulate and implement individual care plans.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms and the importance of proper aftercare.
Staff Nurse II
Kaiser Permanente
01.2023 - Current
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, specimen collection, ear lavage, EKG, bladder scan, and lab blood draw and administering medications through IV, IM, SQ medication, and PO.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Provide New Diabetes Mellitus teaching, asthma outreach, ED, and Hospital follow-up
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined the severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenues for care.
- Assisted in the management of patient utilization of the health care system and provided patient education relative to health care needs, use of community resources, and responsibilities of membership in managed care.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Medicus Community Care Hospice
10.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
Staff Nurse II
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Medical Surgical: Utilizes the nursing process to assess patients to establish goals, plan of care, and determine diagnosis and plan of care
- Develop and implement care interventions, monitor progress, and changes in condition, and promote a safe environment
- Collaborate with other disciplines to formulate the plan of care
- Participate in discharge planning and provide continuity of care
- Delegate appropriately while performing other job-related duties
- Maintain awareness of professional responsibilities and legal stone of practice
- Epic EMR.
Infusion RN
Hematology and Oncology Associates
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Assess patient condition before treatments
- Monitor labs, images, prescribed medications, Vitals signs, etc
- Access and de-access IV and Port a Cath
- Administer MD-ordered therapy via SQ, IM, IV, and Port a cath
- Monitor the patient for any infusion reactions during and after
- Communicate and Collaborate plan of care and changes with the care team
- IKnowmed EMR.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Perform Nasopharyngeal COVID-19 testing
- Safely collect and handle specimens
- Utilize appropriate PPE at all times
- Administer Covid-19 & Flu vaccination
- Collaborate with team members to ensure meeting the standard of practice
- Maintain a safe, functional, and orderly work environment
- Communicate with clients and team effectively
- Provide customer service by offering resources, assistance, and problem-solving
- Epic EMR.
Registered Nurse
Adventist Health & Rideout Hospital
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Trauma Medical Surgical Department: Utilizes the nursing process to assess patients to establish goals, plan of care, and determine diagnosis and plan of care
- Develop and implement care interventions, monitor progress, and changes in condition, and promote a safe environment
- Collaborate with other disciplines to formulate the plan of care
- Participate in discharge planning and provide continuity of care
- Delegate appropriately while performing other job-related duties
- Maintain awareness of professional responsibilities and legal stone of practice
- Cerner EMR.
OR Registered Nurse
Northern California Fertility Medical Center
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Admit patient and provide assessment, explain all procedures before performing and what to expect during pre, intra, and post-op
- Obtain baseline vitals, witness procedure, and anesthesia consent
- Provide discharge teaching and insert IV catheters
- Position the patient and assist in the OR
- Monitor the patient in the PACU
- Administer medications as ordered
- Provide emotional support
- Document and collaborate with team members.
Home Health LVN
Rx Healthcare Services
03.2020 - 07.2020
- Home Health Nurse: Visit patients in home and senior living settings, assess vital signs, provide physical assessment, wound care, education with disease management, and safety measures, and monitor changes in condition.
LVN
Rx Healthcare Services
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided care for a first grader during school
- Monitor blood glucose Trend via CGM
- Administer insulin per MD order via Omni pod
- Calculate carbohydrate snacks as needed
- Supervised patients during meal times
- Document blood glucose changes, insulin administration, and patient response
- Collaborate with School nurses and parents with patient care and changes.
LVN
Vitas Hospice
09.2017 - 10.2019
- Provide direct nursing care, administer medications, and provide wound treatments
- Evaluate treatment effectiveness
- Assess/monitor vital signs and I&O
- Educated patient and family on signs of a worsening condition
- Collaborate with IDT
- Provide safety education and comfort measurements.
LVN
Midtown Oaks Post-Acute
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Monitor vital signs, blood glucose, I&O, labs, wounds, and IV sites
- Provide head-to-toe assessment, administer medications, and evaluate treatment effectiveness
- Carry out new orders and wound treatments
- Communicate with MD/NP
- Supervise CNA.
LVN
Windsor Care
04.2017 - 05.2017
- Monitor vital signs, blood glucose, I&O, labs, wounds, and IV sites
- Provide head-to-toe assessment, administer medications, and evaluate treatment effectiveness
- Carry out new orders and wound treatments
- Communicate with MD/NP
- Supervise CNA.
LVN
Westview Healthcare
06.2016 - 04.2017
- Monitor vital signs, blood glucose, I&O, labs, wounds, and IV sites
- Provide head-to-toe assessment, administer medications, and evaluate treatment effectiveness
- Carry out new orders and wound treatments
- Communicate with MD/NP
- Supervise CNA.
CNA
Westview Healthcare
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Assist patients with transferring, showering, toileting, dressing, housekeeping, brief change, repositioning, and meals.
Med-Tech/Caregiver
Seva Assisted Living
11.2014 - 05.2015
- Assist patients with transferring, toileting, dressing, housekeeping, brief change, and repositioning
- Provide PRN/routine meds, count and document narcotic medication.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Salida, CA01.2021
Skills
- Collaborative Team Player
- Emergency Care
- Patient Education
- Continuing education
- Patient Care Coordination
- Triage
- Treatment Planning
- Clinical judgment
- Patient Assessment
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Certification
- Registered Nursing, DCA 95250376, 06/14/2021
- Licensed Vocational Nurse, DCA 684481, 07/01/2016
- Basic Life Support, 02/2023
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, 09/2021
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 02/2021
Timeline
Aesthetic Registered Nurse
Persimmon.life
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Medicus Community Care Hospice
10.2023 - Current
Staff Nurse II
Kaiser Permanente
01.2023 - Current
Staff Nurse II
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
06.2022 - 01.2023
Infusion RN
Hematology and Oncology Associates
05.2022 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse
Adventist Health & Rideout Hospital
11.2021 - 05.2022
OR Registered Nurse
Northern California Fertility Medical Center
07.2021 - 02.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
09.2020 - 06.2022
Home Health LVN
Rx Healthcare Services
03.2020 - 07.2020
LVN
Rx Healthcare Services
10.2019 - 03.2020
LVN
Vitas Hospice
09.2017 - 10.2019
LVN
Midtown Oaks Post-Acute
05.2017 - 09.2017
LVN
Windsor Care
04.2017 - 05.2017
LVN
Westview Healthcare
06.2016 - 04.2017
CNA
Westview Healthcare
08.2015 - 05.2016
Med-Tech/Caregiver
Seva Assisted Living
11.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
University of Phoenix
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