Sharon Williams

• Counseled patients and caregivers and provided compassionate emotional support.
• Educated patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects.
• Remained current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs and oriented and educated new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
• Prepared chemotherapy doses and iron infusions for patient treatments as per physicians' orders.
• Leveraged knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control and safety precaution to initiate appropriate intervention in crisis situations.
• Maintained safe and therapeutic medical environment and guided and directed members of health care team to encourage quality patient care.
• Questioned patients to garner information about side effects, mobility and energy levels, documenting information in IKnowMed Generation2.

• Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems.
• Counseled patients and caregivers and provided compassionate emotional support.
• Educated patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects.
• Remained current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs and oriented and educated new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
• Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
• Treated patients by administering medication and performing PICC line and midline insertions .
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• 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.
• Maintained Alabama and Florida Continuing Education status for 10 years.

• 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.

Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Assisted in daily medical clinics with Dr Mike Meshad.

• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings

• Directed patient care activities, guided and trained RNs, LPNs and residential advisors during shift.
• Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
• Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
• Educated patients and caregivers of various available external resources to support wound management, disease management and medication administration.
• Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
• Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
• Managed various medications and treatments such as peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and and intramuscular injections.
• Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
• Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
• Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
• Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
• Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Administered medications to patients and monitored response to medications.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and workshops.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
• Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
• Assisted in insertion of chest tubes, Swan Ganz catheters, central line including jugular and subclavian.
• Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma
• Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
• Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization