Shacara Williams
Wilmington ,DE
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse Case Manager with a proven track record, adept at delivering patient and family-focused care and excelling in chronic disease management. Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills and effective interpersonal abilities, significantly reducing rehospitalization risks. Expert in ensuring regulatory compliance and enhancing patient outcomes through personalized care plans.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Field Nurse
Christiana Care Health System
03.2025 - Current
- Provided comprehensive patient assessments to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure optimal patient outcomes and continuity of care.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, infection control, medication/oxygen safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
- Prevented complications from chronic conditions like diabetes or heart failure through close monitoring, prompt intervention, and timely referrals.
- Assessed and managed complex wound care needs for diverse patient populations.
- Performed venipuncture for blood sample collection, ensuring proper specimen handling and prompt delivery to the laboratory for analysis.
- Assessed patient symptoms and medical histories to provide accurate triage recommendations.
- Case Managed 6-7 patients daily
- Maintained accurate Oasis documentation to illustrate patient's progress.
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Penn Medicine at Home
10.2022 - 01.2025
- Educated patients and families on disease management, infection control, medication/oxygen safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
- Provided physical assessments, Wound vac/wound care, trach, care, medication administration, plurex, JP drain care and chronic disease management to patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to implement comprehensive treatment plans, ensuring continuity of care, reduce rehospitalization risk.
- Improved patient outcomes by conducting thorough health assessments and developing personalized care plans.
- Case Managed 6-7 patients daily
- Maintained accurate Oasis documentation to illustrate patient's progress.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to federal, state, and agency guidelines in all aspects of home health nursing practice.
Case Manager Registered Nurse II
Mercy/Trinity Home Health
08.2015 - 08.2022
- Educated patients and families on disease management, infection control, medication/oxygen safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
- Provided physical assessments, Wound vac/wound care, medication administration, plurex, JP drain care and chronic disease management to patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to implement comprehensive treatment plans, ensuring continuity of care, reduce rehospitalization risk.
- Improved patient outcomes by conducting thorough health assessments and developing personalized care plans.
- Case Managed 6-7 patients daily
- Maintained accurate Oasis documentation to illustrate patient's progress.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to federal, state, and agency guidelines in all aspects of home health nursing practice.
Charge Nurse
Arista Care at Meadow Springs
01.2015 - 07.2015
- Assisted physicians during rounds delivering timely updates on resident status improving overall collaboration among healthcare providers.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous documentation, verification, and administration of medications.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Performed medication administration, dressing changes, IVs, N/G feedings, and peg tube feedings; monitored equipment patency.
- Performed thorough physical assessments, accurately identifying changes in patient condition and initiating appropriate interventions for complex medical conditions, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records, contributing to improved quality of care.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable environment by implementing fall prevention strategies and regular safety checks.
- Educated family members on disease processes, management techniques, and available resources for additional support.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE05.2017
Associate Of Science - Nursing
Gwynedd-Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA01.2015
Associate of Arts - Culture Science and Technology
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA05.2011
Skills
- Patient/family focused/Advocacy
- Sub Q, IM, IV
- CPR/BLS
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Skilled in teamwork and decision-making
- Tracheostomy care
- wound care/wound vac/staple removal
- plurex cath/Foley cath/ostomy care
- Jp drain care
- Peg tube/Gtube
- Comprehensive patient evaluations
- Call triaging
- Oasis HCHB, EPIC, Matrix Care Charting system
Timeline
Home Health Field Nurse
Christiana Care Health System
03.2025 - Current
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Penn Medicine at Home
10.2022 - 01.2025
Case Manager Registered Nurse II
Mercy/Trinity Home Health
08.2015 - 08.2022
Charge Nurse
Arista Care at Meadow Springs
01.2015 - 07.2015
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Wilmington University
Associate Of Science - Nursing
Gwynedd-Mercy University
Associate of Arts - Culture Science and Technology
Community College of Philadelphia