STEPHENIE WILLIAMS
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UF Health Shands Hospital
07.2025 - Current
- Delivered high-quality patient care in fast-paced environments, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols, maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering understanding of treatment options and recovery processes.
- Administered complex neurocritical care interventions for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Conducted regular assessments of neurological status to inform treatment adjustments.
- Safely titrated vasoactive medications according to hemodynamic parameters, optimizing blood pressure management for critically ill patients.
- Efficiently prioritized tasks during high-stress situations, maintaining a calm demeanor while providing exceptional patient care under challenging conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Conducted neurological assessments at regular intervals, detecting subtle changes in clinical status that could signal worsening conditions or potential complications.
- Implemented evidence-based strategies to prevent pressure injuries in high-risk patients, reducing overall incidence rates on the unit.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and autonomy, creating an environment of trust and respect that empowered individuals to participate actively in their own healthcare decisions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
UF Health Shands Hospital
08.2023 - Current
- Managed treatment for 4-12 patients during each shift within a high-acuity setting.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Managed diverse patient needs including trach care, peg tubes, NG tubes, foley catheters, and wound vacs.
- Expertly managed various types of injections and intravenous medication administrations.
- Executed safe and precise techniques for various intravenous line placements.
- I communicate efficiently with many different medical providers and personnel to ensure that pleasant, patient-focused care is received.
- Assisted in coordinating patient admissions and discharges, ensuring smooth transitions of care.
- Monitored vital signs, assessing patient conditions to identify changes or complications.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and physician orders.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians' orders.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, catheters, and other medical devices.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Utilized advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS) techniques during critical situations.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Reynolds Army Community Hospital
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Provided appropriate emotional support to patients while they were receiving care at the clinic.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient cases or review new policies and procedures.
- Assisted physicians with exams and treatments as needed.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care services in the electronic medical record system.
- Assisted in scheduling appointments for follow-up visits and referrals to specialists as necessary.
- Conducted pre-screenings for new patients prior to their appointment with a physician.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
10.2016 - 02.2021
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic Vision screenings
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Assisted in the preparation of trauma victims for transfer or discharge from the hospital.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL05.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cameron University
Lawton, OK12.2019
Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
Great Plains Technology Center
Lawton, OK10.2016
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Nursing documentation
- Basic life support
- Family communication
- Tracheostomy care
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Central line management
- Intracranial pressure monitoring
- Blood transfusion
- Emotional support
Certification
- BLS/ACLS Certification-Current
- Foundations of Leadership Certification- 2025
- NIH Stoke Certification- Current
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UF Health Shands Hospital
07.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
UF Health Shands Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
02.2023 - 07.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Reynolds Army Community Hospital
02.2021 - 02.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
10.2016 - 02.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cameron University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida State College At Jacksonville
Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
Great Plains Technology Center