Regina Williams
Registered Nurse
Gallup,NM
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detox Nurse
Santa Fe Recovery Center
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Educated patients on the detox process, setting realistic expectations and providing emotional support throughout their journey.
- Enhanced patient safety with diligent monitoring of vital signs and appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted patients in developing coping strategies for managing triggers associated with substance use disorders after completing detox programs.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive communication regarding treatment plans.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities for successful transition from detox programs into other levels of care or community-based resources.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and well-being, addressing concerns with clinical staff or facility management as needed.
- Provided crisis intervention services during high-stress situations to maintain patient safety and stability during the detox process.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, evaluations, treatments, and medication administration in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings focused on evaluating patient progress towards established goals within the detox program.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosages and timely administration for optimal treatment outcomes.
- Managed withdrawal symptoms effectively by applying evidence-based nursing practices tailored to individual needs.
- Reduced relapse occurrences through thorough patient assessments, personalized care plans, and ongoing support.
- Improved patient recovery rates by implementing effective detox protocols and providing compassionate care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated care for patients undergoing detoxification treatments.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment conducive to recovery by fostering trust, open communication, and empathy with patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Registered Nurse, Women's Health Clinic
Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Travel RN, Labor and Delivery
Tsehootsooi Medical Center
12.2019 - 04.2022
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; days, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Adhered to safe lifting techniques to avoid injuries.
- Assessed neonate at delivery including resuscitation when necessary.
- Interviewed patients regarding diagnostic imaging,treatments, lab work and other pertinent information; transcribed such information onto forms using computer technology.
- Provided direct patient care in the maternal specialty area to both mother and infant.
- Monitored, documented and communicated mother and infant status to members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Labor and Delivery Charge Nurse
Gallup Indian Medical Center
03.1997 - 04.2019
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to patients, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Actively listened to patients, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Took and recorded patient vital signs to determine patient and /or unborn child state of health.
- Employed phlebotomy skills, including blood draws, basic IV installation, and central lines.
- Administered prescribed medication intravenously and orally or as specified.
- Monitored fetal heart rate to ascertain potential problems.
- Checked patient's cervix to determine labor progression and dilation.
- Periodically examined patient bedding and replaced soiled linens as needed and shortly after birth.
- Provided direct patient care in the maternity specialty area to both mother and infant.
- Evaluated patient care and plans according to best patient outcomes and facility resources.
- Monitored, documented and communicated mother, fetal and infant status to members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Provided care and support of women before, during and after the delivery of the baby.
- Thoroughly assessed and cared for patients with pre-term labor, high-risk pregnancies and full-term laboring patients.
- Adequate knowledge of surgical procedures and implementing them as and when required thereby acting as assistant to surgeons during operations and surgical procedures including circulating and scrubbing during surgery.
- Provided bedside care, treatment, and clinical documentation, administered medications, dressing changes, intravenous medication, facilitated patient admissions and discharge education.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Gauged patient contractions and provided breathing and relaxation techniques during labor.
- Positioned patient properly for birth and assisted the provider with gloves, gowns, and drapes.
- Contacted delivering provider and anesthesia at appropriate time to administer pain-management medications and begin the birthing process.
- Fulfilled role of charge nurse with the responsibility to supervise up to 2 RN's, 1 CNA, and 1 medical clerk.
- Trained to be proficient in bedside and emergency skills for provider-initiated procedures.
- Efficiently transferred care from facility to the host facility while maintaining an organized and efficient schedule.
- Acted as preceptor of new staff as well as student nurses.
- Supervised patient care as charge nurse, delegating patient assignments and handling patient concerns.
- Coaching mothers through labor and delivery.
- Monitoring mothers' and babies' vital signs.
- Helping guide women through the challenging first hours and days of motherhood.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
04.1995 - 03.1997
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Served customers and followed outlined steps of service.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Abled to multitask with strong organizational skills.
- Responsible and compassionate with patients.
- Calm under pressure with excellent problem-solving skills.
- Experienced with labor surgeries, especially Cesarean Sections.
- Experienced in coaching women through childbirth process.
- Knowledgeable of nursing care methods, procedures and emergency care.
- Able to access patients quickly, prioritize, and assist in minor procedures.
- Assisted in the labor room with inducing child birth.
- Administered medications during birth, such as epidurals and assisting with anything the patient might need.
- Assisting with breastfeeding and recovery after giving birth.
- Performing all the tests on newborns needed.
- Supervised patient care as charge nurse, delegating patient assignments and handling patient concerns.
- Experienced with cervical examinations, laboring of patients, and electronic fetal monitoring.
- Preformed pre, intra, and post-operative care of patients undergoing cesarean section.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05.2001
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of New Mexico, Gallup Campus
Gallup, NM12.1993
Skills
- Excellent communicator
- Critical and analytical thinking
- HIPAA and OSHA compliant
- Cultural Competency
- Technical/Medical
- Fetal monitoring
- Pain and labor management
- Delivery and neonatal care expertise
- Project-Management
- Problem-solving
Certification
All current:
Registered Nurse, New Mexico
ACLS
BLS
NRP
AWHONN Fetal Heart Monitoring
Languages
Navajo
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Detox Nurse
Santa Fe Recovery Center
10.2023 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse, Women's Health Clinic
Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
06.2022 - 08.2023
Travel RN, Labor and Delivery
Tsehootsooi Medical Center
12.2019 - 04.2022
Labor and Delivery Charge Nurse
Gallup Indian Medical Center
03.1997 - 04.2019
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
04.1995 - 03.1997
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of New Mexico
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of New Mexico, Gallup Campus
All current:
Registered Nurse, New Mexico
ACLS
BLS
NRP
AWHONN Fetal Heart Monitoring
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