Stephanie Williams
Cape Coral,FL
Summary
Innovative and supportive individual with passion for teaching and mentoring in clinical settings. Possesses comprehensive understanding of clinical practices and patient care, coupled with strong skills in curriculum development and student assessment. Dedicated to fostering learning environment that elevates nursing proficiency and enhances patient outcomes
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse OR Circulator
Lee Health System
09.2023 - Current
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Epic charting
- Served as a clinical resource for less experienced nurses, sharing expertise in complex cases and promoting professional development within the team.
- Implemented feedback system to gather insights from members and improve organizational offerings.
- Planned and oversaw meetings in accordance with governing documents as Unit Base Council- Chair Position
- Represented the organization at public events, advocating for its mission and values in the community.
Staff Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Trinity Health St. Marys Hospital
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Pre op patients/ post op patients
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Lee Health
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Pediatric and adult care
- Epic charting
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
ED Technician 2, Paramedic
Lee Health
02.2017 - 03.2022
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
Paramedic
Radiology Regional
12.2015 - 03.2017
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
Paramedic
Lee County EMS
04.2006 - 08.2014
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nova Southeastern University
12.2020
Graduate Certificate - Paramedic
Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, Florida 04-2008
Graduate Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician
Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, FL05-2005
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Patient safety
- Clinical Preceptorship
- Student evaluation abilities
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving abilities
- Clinical expertise
- Teaching strategies
- interdepartmental collaboration
- Patient Care Coordination
Education
Fort Myers, FL,Fort Myers, FL
Skills
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- Paramedic
Timeline
Registered Nurse OR Circulator
Lee Health System
09.2023 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Trinity Health St. Marys Hospital
06.2022 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Lee Health
03.2021 - 05.2022
ED Technician 2, Paramedic
Lee Health
02.2017 - 03.2022
Paramedic
Radiology Regional
12.2015 - 03.2017
Paramedic
Lee County EMS
04.2006 - 08.2014
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- Paramedic
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nova Southeastern University
Graduate Certificate - Paramedic
Florida SouthWestern State College
Graduate Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician
Florida SouthWestern State College
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