Shaun Adam Williams
San Diego,CA
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Summary
I am dedicated LVN Wound Nurse with 17 years of extensive experience in nursing homes and subacute and rehabilitation settings, who is skilled in providing space for healing to take place by allowing the patients to recover with proven track record of enhancing patient outcomes through effective wound care and compassionate support. I am a knowledgeable licensed nurse with solid background in patient care, ensuring optimal comfort and safety for all individuals. In addition, I am a dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities, and smooth bedside manner.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Palomar College
San Marcos, CAHospitalman -
Department Of Navy Bureau of Medicine And Surgery
Chicago, IL11.2004
High School Diploma - General Studies
Vista High School
Vista, CA06.2000
Work History
LVN Wound Nurse
Stillwater Post Acute
El Cajon, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Documented patient progress and interventions accurately in electronic health records for compliance.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe healthcare environment for patients and staff.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
LVN Wound Nurse
Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center
San Diego, CA
10.2022 - Current
- Administered patient medications and monitored vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication adherence, and wellness strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and enhance service delivery.
- Monitor, assess, and wound prevention
LVN Floor Nurse
Jacob Healthcare Center
San Diego, CA
02.2016 - 04.2025
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting significant changes to the healthcare team.
- Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on Type floor.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering compassionate, high-quality care tailored to individual needs.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patients'' conditions, progress, and care interventions for informed decision-making among healthcare professionals.
- Served as a mentor for new nursing staff members by providing guidance on best practices, hospital procedures, and effective teamwork strategies.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Exhibited excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations of patients across various age groups.
- Helped patients feel comfortable by adjusting positions and engaging in casual conversation.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
LVN Floor Nurse
Golden Hills Subacute and Rehabilitation Cener
San Diego, CA
10.2009 - 03.2016
- Supported patients in completing activities of daily living such as dressing, grooming and shower assistance.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Supported patients during diagnostic procedures, ensuring their comfort and clearly explaining each step of the process.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment when assessing patients, prioritizing needs, and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous attention to detail when administering treatments and medications.
- Applied evidence-based practice principles to deliver accurate and effective nursing interventions, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Streamlined workflow processes by efficiently managing time-sensitive tasks such as wound dressings, vital sign monitoring, and medication administration.
- Utilized Software to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Coped effectively with mental and emotional challenges of positions by remaining centered on patients' needs and delivering quality care.
- Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
- Acted as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate open communication and ensure all parties were informed of critical care decisions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care strategies for diverse patient needs.
Skills
Medication administration
HIPAA compliance
Geriatric care
Vital signs monitoring
Compassionate care
Patient care
Clinical judgment
Patient education
Infection control
Direct patient care
Patient assessment
Documentation accuracy
Nutrition support
Treatment plan implementation
Aseptic techniques
Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal certification
Patient relationship building
Patient assessments
Wound care
Medication dispensing
Physical assessment
Clinical documentation
Accomplishments
Nurse of the Year 2025 Hillcrest Height Healthcare Center
Employee of the Year 2021 Jacob Healthcare Center
Employee of the Year 2010 Golden Hills Subacute and Rehabilitation Center
Nurse Excellence Award Jacob Healthcare Center (Most Helpful Nurse, Mr. Congeniality, Most Loyal Nurse) 5/14/2021
Certification
Vocational Nursing (Licensed Nurse)
Wound Care Nurse Certified since 2013
IV and Blood Draw Certified since 2009
Languages
English & Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
LVN Wound Nurse
Stillwater Post Acute
01.2025 - Current
LVN Wound Nurse
Hillcrest Heights Healthcare Center
10.2022 - Current
LVN Floor Nurse
Jacob Healthcare Center
02.2016 - 04.2025
LVN Floor Nurse
Golden Hills Subacute and Rehabilitation Cener
10.2009 - 03.2016
No Degree - General Studies
Palomar College
Hospitalman -
Department Of Navy Bureau of Medicine And Surgery
High School Diploma - General Studies
Vista High School