Sandra Williams BSN, RN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle critical patients and high-stress situations. Seeking to advance professional career in pediatrics at the region's premier hospital, contributing to providing the best care for children.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Highland Medical Staffing
01.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Delivered high quality patient care in multiple critical access hospitals in eastern Iowa.
Registered Nurse
Maxim Health Care
02.2022 - Current
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to pediatric home health patients.
- Contacted family immediately when issues arose with at-home patients in effort to find effective resolutions.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
Registered Nurse
Methodist Health System
01.2022 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Crossed trained to two different Emergency Departments and Critical Care (ICU).
Nursing Assistant
Methodist Health System
06.2017 - 01.2022
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Experience in multiple clinical areas including medical/surgical, cardiac, wound care, and ER.
Emergency Department Technician
CHI Health Lakeside Hospital
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs, placement of cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Assisted with splinting, and other medical procedures.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Maintained clean and sanitary environment in emergency department to meet hygiene measures.
Project Supervisor
Professional Research Consultants Inc Prc
10.2015 - 04.2017
- Communicated deadline updates, outlined action items and offered targeted solutions to team members.
- Delivered completed projects on time by prioritizing multiple tasks.
- Monitored timelines and flagged potential issues to be addressed.
- Coordinated interviewer workload to complete hospital HCAHPS and other satisfaction surveys in a timely manner.
- Monitored server data while maintaining HIPAA compliance at all times.
Teller
Wells Fargo
11.2014 - 12.2015
- Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
- Served as primary point of contact for customers, providing assistance with account maintenance and transactions.
- Balanced cash drawer daily and resolved discrepancies to provide accurate data regarding cash flow.
- Monitored and reported suspicious activity in line with bank security policies.
- Disbursed cash and checks accurately while maintaining security of cash drawers.
Guest Services Manager
McDonald's
01.2012 - 11.2014
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve guest experiences and build loyalty.
- Tracked food production levels, meal counts, and supply costs.
- Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions, and deposited establishment's earnings to bank.
- Maintained compliance with company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation, and quality.
- Controlled labor hours and inventory costs through hands-on management and proactive changes.
- Trained and supervised new staff to enhance customer service skills and comply with food safety standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nebraska Methodist College
01.2021
Skills
- Emergency triage
- Condition monitoring
- Pediatric care
- IV insertion
- Education of students and new graduate nurses
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Highland Medical Staffing
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Maxim Health Care
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Methodist Health System
01.2022 - Current
Emergency Department Technician
CHI Health Lakeside Hospital
01.2020 - 06.2020
Nursing Assistant
Methodist Health System
06.2017 - 01.2022
Project Supervisor
Professional Research Consultants Inc Prc
10.2015 - 04.2017
Teller
Wells Fargo
11.2014 - 12.2015
Guest Services Manager
McDonald's
01.2012 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nebraska Methodist College
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