Samuel Fitzgerald Williams
Elgin,SC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. 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 customer service. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
54
54
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Floor Nurse
Kudzu Staffing
Columbia , SC
02.2021 - Current
- 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.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
RN, Charge
Rice Estates
Columbia, SC
01.2017 - Current
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' progress
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Staff Charge Nurse
Pruitt Health Blythewood
Columbia, SC
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager
Thomasville Medical Center
Thomasville, NC
10.2015 - 09.2016
- Administer quality healthcare to a variety of geriatric patients in Mental Health crisis
- Administer medications, Supervise the daily activities of the patients assigned to the team on that day, perform primary care and treatment on clients with ailments, referring and communicating with the physician as needed
- Control count and administer controlled substances for the patients assigned to the inpatient mental health unit and give therapeutic treatments sometimes in emergency situations.
- Engaged and participated in consults, patient care plan development and patient monitoring.
- Conducted patient assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
RN Supervisor
Medical Staffing Network, Thomasville Medical Center, GBHU
Columbia, Westshore, Tampa, SC, FL
10.2015 - 09.2016
- Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse, Supervisor
Caromount Regional Hospital
Gastonia, NC
03.2015 - 10.2015
- Administer quality healthcare to a variety of veteran patients in Mental Health crisis
- Administer medications, Supervise the daily activities of the patients assigned to the team on that day, Perform physical assessments, perform primary care and treatment on clients with ailments, referring and communicating with the physician as needed
- Control, count and administer controlled substances for the patients assigned to the inpatient mental health unit and give therapeutic treatments sometimes in emergency situations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Supervisor
Consolidated Medical Staffing
Columbia, SC
02.2014 - 12.2015
- Administer quality healthcare to a variety of veteran patients in Mental Health crisis
- Administer medications, Supervise the daily activities of the patients assigned to the team on that day, Perform physical assessments, perform primary care and treatment on clients with ailments, referring and communicating with the physician as needed
- Control, count and administer controlled substances for the patients assigned to the inpatient mental health unit and give therapeutic treatments sometimes in emergency situations
Registered Nurse
Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center
Charleston, United States, United States
10.2013 - 10.2015
- Administer medications, Supervise the daily activities of the patients assigned on that day, Perform physical assessments, perform primary care and treatment on clients with ailments, referring and communicating with the physician as needed
- Control, count and administer controlled substances for the facility/clinic and give therapeutic treatments some times in emergency situations.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Department Of Juvenile Justice
Columbia, SC
11.2012 - 07.2013
- Administer quality healthcare to a variety of juvenile clients at various facilities/clinics
- Administer medications, Supervise the daily medical activities of the unit, Perform physical assessments, perform sick-call on clients with ailments, referring and communicating with the physician as needed
- Control, count and administer controlled substances for the facility/clinic and give therapeutic treatments some times in emergency situations.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Supervisor
Medical Staffing Network, MSN
Columbia, United States, United States
07.2007 - 10.2014
- Administer quality healthcare to a variety of clients at various facilities/clinics such as Geo-care, Agape and DJJ
- Administer medications, Supervise the daily activities of the patients assigned on that day, Perform physical assessments, perform primary care and treatment on clients with ailments, referring and communicating with the physician as needed
- Control, count, and administer controlled substances for the facility/clinic and give therapeutic treatments some times in emergency situations
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Charge Nurse
Justcare/ Geocare/Columbia Care Center
Columbia, SC
05.2008 - 08.2011
- Supervise care and unit activities for approximately 50 psychiatric/sexually violent predators
- Interact with physicians to determine appropriate care, give and control medications/controlled substances
- Give behaviorally indicated stat/prn medications as needed
- Ensure daily hygiene activities appropriately administered and monitored by staff members
- As well as react to emergency conditions and situations in the patient/prisoner environment throughout the facility.
Registered Nurse
U.S. Army
Ft Hood, United States, United States
07.1988 - 07.2008
- BAMC, MAMC, Korea, Hours per week: 40, (CNA), 91C(LPN), 74B/25B(Computer Technician)
- Various duties and job specific tasks stated on other job experience
- During period of 2001-2008 had multiple deployments and assignments employed as computer technician in Army Infantry Brigade and Battalion levels of 1-5 Cav, 2nd Combat Infantry Brigade, deployed to Baghdad, Iraq.
Combat Medic
Life Sera Inc10 Medical Gateway
Corners, United States, United States
06.2006 - 09.2007
- Setup, initiate, monitor and maintain client's machine for plasmaphoresis and vital signs
- Monitor fluid status, use sterile technique to access veins for venipuncture.
- Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
- Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency and knowledgeable assistance.
- Taught personnel to mitigate environmental hazards and properly use personal protective equipment such as chem gear for battle scenarios.
Licensed Practical Nurse
U.S. Army, Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center
Llewellyn, Fort George, Meade, United States, United States
02.1995 - 09.2001
- Served in the U.S Armed forces as a License Practical Nurse
- Initially served on the ICU, cared for, treated, and medicated critically ill medical and surgical patients on a ten bed unit
- Gave meds, administered blood transfusions, monitored and treated patients on ventilators, chest tubes, Arterial lines, and other devices, tubes and lines used for health care and life support
- After the hospital transitioned into an Ambulatory Care Center from an Army Community Hospital, I served as a Supervisor and LPN in the Allergy/Immunization Clinic
- There I was in charge of 1 military LPN, 2 Civilian LPN's and 1 Medical Clerk while giving allergy tests, allergy shots and immunizations to adult and pediatric clients, including infants for well child injections
- I spent some transition time changing my job to computers while at this assignment as well
- I reclassified to Computer Info Systems Analyst
- This change took me away from nursing for approximately 2 years
- I deployed to Kuwait under Operation Enduring Freedom and to Iraq under Operation Iraqi Freedom
- During my returns home I worked agency homecare cases in Texas while at Fort Hood.
LPN (91C)
U.S. Army, Medical Clinic
, South Korea
02.1994 - 01.1995
- A Co
- 168th Med Bn, Hours per week: 48
- NCOIC, Emergency Room/, (LPN)
- Supervised a Medical Clinic (Area Support) with 6 subordinate Battalion Aide stations
- Coordinated services and maintenance of the clinic's X-ray, Lab and collocated Dental Clinics
- Directly supervised 12 staff members in the clinic operations and soldier duties day to day and long term
- Provided ambulance services to subordinate military camps in the area.
Licensed Practical Nurse
U.S. ARMY, Madigan Army Medical Center9040, Joint Base Lewis
, United States
07.1992 - 01.1994
- Hours per week: 40, (91C)
- Worked as an LPN on a 10 bed MICU; performed assessments, monitored systems, provided total care, administered medications, administered treatments, utilized equipment for care such as ventilators, suction devices, a-lines, swans-ganz catheters for the care, preservation and improvement of life for critically ill patients
- Implemented care plans, communicated with Physicians and other members of the health care team to provide comprehensive care to the patients
- Patients included, but not limited to, COPD, R/O MI, Arrhythmias, GI Bleeds and Strokes.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing Walter Reed Army Med Cen Allergy/Immunology Course Washington, DC United StatesTechnical or Occupational Certificate -
s Degree - Applied Science (Nursing
Excelsior College
02.2004
Licenses and Certifications - undefined
1999
s Degree - TechnologyRelevant Coursework
Pierce College
03.1998
StatesTechnical or Occupational Certificate -
02.1992
Skills
- Medical Recordkeeping
- IV Medication Administration
- Preventive Healthcare
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Care Coordination
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Patient Care Assessment
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Creative Problem Solving
- Treatment Preparation
- Attention to Detail
- Compassionate and Caring
- Clear Patient Communication
- Medication Administration
- Accurate Documentation
- Critical Thinking
- Infection Control Procedures
Accomplishments
- Currently licensed as a RN in SC, Licensed as an RN since 1999 (California-NCLEX)
- Military trained ACLS and PALS for numerous years (not current), BLS (current, recertified 11/2012),graduate of Critical Care Nursing course in Washington, graduate of Walter Reed School of Allergy and Immunology, worked as a LPN for 15yrs, worked as a RN for over 8 years
- Training and experience in EKG's, IV insertion and therapy, telemetry monitoring, venipuncture, medication administration, assessment and triage
- Have worked in ICU’s, Med/Surg, ER, Psychiatry, Pediatrics, Allergy/Immunology, and Juvenile Detention/Correctional Nursing.
Timeline
RN Floor Nurse
Kudzu Staffing
02.2021 - Current
RN, Charge
Rice Estates
01.2017 - Current
Staff Charge Nurse
Pruitt Health Blythewood
09.2016 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager
Thomasville Medical Center
10.2015 - 09.2016
RN Supervisor
Medical Staffing Network, Thomasville Medical Center, GBHU
10.2015 - 09.2016
Registered Nurse, Supervisor
Caromount Regional Hospital
03.2015 - 10.2015
Supervisor
Consolidated Medical Staffing
02.2014 - 12.2015
Registered Nurse
Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center
10.2013 - 10.2015
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Department Of Juvenile Justice
11.2012 - 07.2013
Charge Nurse
Justcare/ Geocare/Columbia Care Center
05.2008 - 08.2011
Supervisor
Medical Staffing Network, MSN
07.2007 - 10.2014
Combat Medic
Life Sera Inc10 Medical Gateway
06.2006 - 09.2007
Licensed Practical Nurse
U.S. Army, Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center
02.1995 - 09.2001
LPN (91C)
U.S. Army, Medical Clinic
02.1994 - 01.1995
Licensed Practical Nurse
U.S. ARMY, Madigan Army Medical Center9040, Joint Base Lewis
07.1992 - 01.1994
Registered Nurse
U.S. Army
07.1988 - 07.2008
Licensed Practical Nursing Walter Reed Army Med Cen Allergy/Immunology Course Washington, DC United StatesTechnical or Occupational Certificate -
s Degree - Applied Science (Nursing
Excelsior College
Licenses and Certifications - undefined
s Degree - TechnologyRelevant Coursework
Pierce College