Susan Williams
Skidmore
Summary
Accomplished charge nurse with expertise in patient assessment, medication management, and care coordination. Proven ability to lead nursing teams, ensuring high-quality patient care and effective communication among healthcare professionals. Dedicated charge nurse with expertise in patient assessment, medication management, and care coordination. Proven ability to mentor nursing staff and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge nurse
Hacienda Oaks Nursing & Rehab
Beeville
03.2023 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care delivery.
- Managed medication administration and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to address patient needs promptly.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
Hospice Case Manager
New Century Hospice
Beeville
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams at New Century Hospice.
- Assessed patient needs through comprehensive evaluations and home visits.
- Modified treatment plans to accommodate changes in clients' health or progress.
- Supervised other workers and caregivers providing services to clients.
- Advocated for clients to resolve medical or personal crises.
- Tracked patient or client care and followed through to provide service effectiveness.
ADON, Charge nurse
Riverside Nursing And Rehabilitation
Austin
06.2010 - 09.2022
- Assisted in managing daily nursing operations at Riverside Nursing And Rehabilitation.
- Trained and mentored nursing staff on best practices and compliance standards.
- Developed schedules to ensure adequate staffing across all shifts.
- Implemented quality assurance measures to enhance patient care services.
- Conducted staff meetings to address concerns and improve team collaboration.
- Provided guidance, mentorship, and support to newly hired nurses.
- Coordinated with physicians, pharmacists, dietitians, and social workers to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Conducted quality assurance audits to evaluate adherence to standards of care.
Hospice Case Manager
New Century Hospice
Austin
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams at New Century Hospice.
- Assessed patient needs through comprehensive evaluations and home visits.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during end-of-life transitions.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers and family members effectively.
- Provided education and support to family members of hospice patients regarding end-of-life care.
- Coordinated with physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare providers to ensure quality patient care.
Agency Nurse
Agency Nursing
Austin
02.2007 - 12.2007
- Educated patients on post-procedure care and recovery protocols.
- Documented patient assessments and interventions in electronic health records accurately.
- Prepared patients for procedures such as stents, IVC filters, and pacemaker installations.
- Assessed inmates for medical conditions and provided appropriate treatment.
- Documented all inmate evaluations, treatments, medications administered, diagnosis and outcomes in electronic health records.
- Adhered to established policies and procedures while delivering nursing care within an ethical framework.
- Worked in Central Intake assessing medical needs of incoming
- Passed medications to inmates inside the jail.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated patient care
- Assessed and adminitsters medications for prisoners inside medical unit
Registered Nurse, IMC
Brackenridge Hospital
Austin
06.2004 - 01.2007
- Administered medications and treatments as per established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the medical team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
- Trained new nursing staff on hospital policies and best practices for care delivery.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment, and administered medications and IVs.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Education
Austin Community Colllege
Austin, TX07-2003
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication management
- Electronic health records
- Infection control
- Care coordination
- Quality assurance
- Critical thinking
- Licensed RN
- Quality improvement
Timeline
Charge nurse
Hacienda Oaks Nursing & Rehab
03.2023 - Current
Hospice Case Manager
New Century Hospice
10.2022 - 02.2023
ADON, Charge nurse
Riverside Nursing And Rehabilitation
06.2010 - 09.2022
Hospice Case Manager
New Century Hospice
01.2008 - 01.2010
Agency Nurse
Agency Nursing
02.2007 - 12.2007
Registered Nurse, IMC
Brackenridge Hospital
06.2004 - 01.2007
Associate of Science - Nursing Education
Austin Community Colllege