Raquel Williams
196 Tryens Drive Mays Landing,NJ
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse
JFK Medical Center North Campus
Edison, NJ
06.2025 - Current
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
- Observed body language, movement and demeanor to anticipate surgeon's needs and maintain procedure sterility during operation.
- Circulate for major and minor surgeries such as minimally invasive procedures, Robotics for Bariatric, GYN, General, Open cases for General, Colorectal, GYN, Urology, Breast, Vascular, Urology and Orthopedic.
Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse
Clara Maass Medical Center
Belleville , NJ
12.2024 - 06.2025
- Managed the sterile field during surgical procedures by preparing supplies, instruments and equipment according to established protocols.
- scrub and circulate for General, Plastic, GYN, Colorectal, Podiatry, Urology, Vascular, Robotic surgeries. Circulate for Ortho spine and Orthopedic surgeries.
- Prepared operating room rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for aseptic technique standards.
Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse
Cooper University Hospital
Camden, New Jersey
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Scrub and circulate for General, Plastics, GYN, Colorectal, Urology, Breast and minimally invasive Robotic Surgeries.
- Performed patient assessments preoperatively and postoperatively.
- Assisted surgeons during procedures, including passing instruments and other supplies.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained sterile environment throughout surgical procedure.
- Ensured all necessary documentation was completed accurately and timely prior to discharge from the operating room.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse
Clara Maass Medical Center
Belleville, NJ
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
- Collaborated with practitioners to develop and implement patient care plans and evaluate various factors.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Scrub and circulate for major and minor surgeries such as Robotics, Bariatrics, vascular, General, Gyn, Breast, Plastics and Colorectal. Circulate for Ortho and Spine cases.
Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse
ATLANTICARE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
- Supervised processes and verified patient information to support patient care.
- Assisted with nursing duties in short-staffed areas.
- Scrub and circulate minor and major surgeries such as General, GYN, Colorectal, Urology, Breast, minimally invasive surgeries for Bariatrics, General, GYN, Colorectal. Expertise in Davinci robotic surgeries. Circulate for Orthopaedics and Neurospine surgeries.
- Night shift charge RN for trauma OR.
Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse
Monmouth Medical Center
Long Branch, NJ
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
- Observed body language, movement and demeanor to anticipate surgeon's needs and maintain procedure sterility during operation.
- Circulate for major and minor surgeries such as minimally invasive procedures, Robotics for Bariatric, GYN, General, Open cases for General, Colorectal, GYN, Urology, Breast, Pediatric dentistry and Urology and some Orthopaedics.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center
Atlantic City, NJ
09.2012 - 09.2022
- Educated patients and families on diseases, medical and surgical procedures, medication regimens and pain self-management.
- Prepped operating rooms for upcoming procedures by setting out and verifying count of all necessary equipment and assessing environment for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments to identify patient needs, devise individualized plans of care, modify care solutions and ensure patients' rights.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients through compassionate approach and positive attitude.
- Anticipated surgeons' needs and maintained procedure sterility during operations by observing body language, movements and demeanors.
- Carried out nursing tasks safely to maintain high level of care that complied with organization's procedures and regulations.
- Pitched in to assist with nursing duties in areas where healthcare teams were short-staffed.
- Performed scrub and circulate for both minor and major surgeries such as Minimally invasive surgeries, Robotics for General , Colorectal,, GYN and Bariatrics. Open cases for General, GYN, Colorectal, Vascular, Plastic, Breast, Trauma, Hand, Urology. Circulate for Orthopaedics and Neurospine.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center
Galloway, NJ
07.2005 - 09.2012
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise, and high-quality care throughout healthcare system.
- Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized plans of care to restore patients' health and drive recovery goals.
- Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and prevention and medication self-management to maintain continuum of care.
- Reviewed physician orders and dispensed medication and treatment, participating in medication management to promote patient safety and effectiveness.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Educated patients on health conditions and promoted better nutrition and holistic stress relief methods.
- Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
Clinical Nurse II
Virginia Commonwealth Medical Center
Richmond , VA
01.2005 - 06.2005
- Organized work, delegate and supervised over 10 staff members in carrying out orders and assignments.
- Assessed patients based on FIM score to make plans for discharge.
- Created comprehensive medical histories to facility continuity of care.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Suggested various treatments, including physical therapy, inhalers and nebulizers to relieve chronic health conditions.
- Maintained patient records and ensured patient privacy and clinical compliance.
- Evaluated health education needs of patients and provided necessary training and instruction.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Maintained HIPAA compliance across all patient data-handling, systems and training.
- Provided necessary health education training for patients.
- Ensured quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
- Monitored and assisted both occupational and physical therapists during treatments.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to plan rehabilitation programs.
Clinical Associates
Shawnee Mission Medical Center
Overland Park, KS
02.2002 - 07.2004
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Managed supplies and restocked inventory to ensure optimal availability for patient care.
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Prepared, maintained and cleaned treatment areas after daily use.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Provided daily living activities to patients by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Deutsche Rotes Kreuz (German Red Cross Hospital)
Alzey, Germany
01.1996 - 05.2001
- Prepped operating rooms for upcoming procedures by setting out and verifying count of all necessary equipment and assessing environment for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
- Anticipated surgeons' needs and maintained procedure sterility during operations by observing body language, movements and demeanors
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients through compassionate approach and positive attitude.
- Educated patients and families on diseases, medical and surgical procedures, medication regimens and pain self-management.
- Performed scrub and circulate for both minor and major surgeries such as Laparoscopic, General, Vascular, Orthopedic, Plastic, Gyn ENT, Abdominal and Trauma.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Sank Josef Krankenhaus
Ruedesheim, Germany
08.1992 - 12.1995
- Prepped operating rooms for upcoming procedures by setting out and verifying count of all necessary equipment and assessing environment for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients through compassionate approach and positive attitude.
- Anticipated surgeons' needs and maintained procedure sterility during operations by observing body language, movements and demeanors.
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments to identify patient needs, devise individualized plans of care, modify care solutions and ensure patients' rights.
- Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
- Pitched in to assist with nursing duties in areas where healthcare teams were short-staffed.
- Performed scrub and circulate for both minor and major surgeries such as general, laparoscopic, ENT, orthopedic, plastic, vascular, abdominal, Gyn and Trauma.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Pedro College
Davao City, Philippines04.1990
Skills
- Patient and family rapport building
- Collaborative relationships with medical staff
- Team-oriented nursing professional
- Commitment to excellence
- CPR, BLS, and ACLS certified
- Minimally invasive surgical expertise, DaVinci robotic surgeries
- General and specialty surgical knowledge
Timeline
Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse
JFK Medical Center North Campus
06.2025 - Current
Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse
Clara Maass Medical Center
12.2024 - 06.2025
Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse
Cooper University Hospital
06.2024 - 10.2024
Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse
Clara Maass Medical Center
07.2023 - 05.2024
Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse
ATLANTICARE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
01.2023 - 05.2023
Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse
Monmouth Medical Center
02.2022 - 12.2022
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center
09.2012 - 09.2022
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center
07.2005 - 09.2012
Clinical Nurse II
Virginia Commonwealth Medical Center
01.2005 - 06.2005
Clinical Associates
Shawnee Mission Medical Center
02.2002 - 07.2004
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Deutsche Rotes Kreuz (German Red Cross Hospital)
01.1996 - 05.2001
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Sank Josef Krankenhaus
08.1992 - 12.1995
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Pedro College
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