Tamara Williams
Wakefield,VA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Analytical and strategic Clinical Level III RN with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations. Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Level III, Registered Nurse
Virginia Commonwealth University
09.2019 - Current
- Manage care for pre and post transplant patients in outpatient setting undergoing procedures including: paracentesis, kidney biopsy, intravenous infusions.
- Educate patients and family members on medications being administered in clinic, action of medication, side effects, and adverse effects.
- Educate patients and family members on procedures, plan of care, and post procedure recommendations
- Work closely with providers to ensure patients understand at home instructions
- Preceptor newly hired staff to transplant clinic
- Perform Charge nurse duties and carry ascom phone to receive critical lab values and report to appropriate physician
- Communicate with Provider, Coordinator and In-patient staff about admissions from clinic
- Compile weekly IV medication list scheduled to be administered and collaborate with Dalton pharmacy in ordering of appropriate medications.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency. Preceptor newly hired staff to Transplant Clinic
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Charge Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care Petersburg/ Liberty Dialysis
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Educated patients and family on End Stage Renal Disease and provided on-going education regarding their renal disease, vascular access, diet/fluid and medication compliance, along with laboratory values
- Assessed daily patient care needs and developed appropriate patient care assignments
- Monitored patient care staff for appropriate techniques and adherence to facility policy and procedure
- Participated in staff training and orientation of new team members
- Managed dialysis access and scheduled patients for vascular interventions at appropriate intervals and when necessary
- Performed admission, annual, quarterly and change of condition assessments and developed plans of care with the interdisciplinary team.
Infection Control Nurse
Medical Facilities of America- Waverly VA
03.2017 - 09.2018
- Directed resident and employee health program which included administering annual flu vaccines and PPD skin tests
- Tracked and monitored resident and employee illness or outbreaks and reported to Virginia Health Department
- Established and implemented infection control program which included identification and investigation of infections and improved antibiotic stewardship of facility
- Organized and led regular training sessions for staff members on infection prevention topics, ensuring continuous professional development opportunities.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Increased compliance with hand hygiene practices through ongoing education and training sessions for staff members.
- Improved patient safety through comprehensive surveillance and data analysis of hospital-acquired infections.
Staff Development Coordinator
Medical Facilities of America- Waverly VA
03.2017 - 09.2018
- Designed and implemented orientation for new staff members
- Planned and implemented monthly in-services for staff and provided additional education to correct deficiencies noted
- Educated residents and family members on ADLs, medication management and discharge planning.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Southampton Memorial Hospital – Franklin VA
05.2013 - 04.2017
- Evaluated, planned, implemented, and documented nursing care for assigned patients (pre, during and post delivery)
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures
- Assigned beds and/or staff based on acuity and influx of patients throughout shift
- Provided education patient and family and prepared them for discharge
- Preceptor to new staff members
- Managed PCT’s and Care Partners.
Registered Nurse /Medical Surgical Charge Nurse
Southampton Memorial Hospital – Franklin VA
05.2013 - 01.2016
- Reviewed staffing for shift and made patient care assignment matching skill level of available staff to individual patient need
- Provided direct patient care for assigned patients and oversaw care of other licensed and non-licensed caregivers on unit
- Trained new nursing staff to unit and served as resource for all members of patient care team
- Provided patient and family education on disease process or procedure, plan of care and discharge planning
- Educated patients and family members on medication side effects, and adverse effects
- Worked closely with providers to ensure patients understood at home instructions.
Registered Nurse
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital – Petersburg VA
09.2012 - 05.2013
- In charge of LPNs and CNAs, assigned patients and duties to staff
- Assessed new admissions, transcribed orders, administered medications, performed wound care and nebulizer treatments
- Developed care plans and implemented long and short term goals with involvement from patients and family
- Prepared patients for discharged by providing discharge education planning with patients and family.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2016
Associate in Nursing/ Science -
Paul D. Camp Community College
Franklin, VA05.2012
Associate in Math / Science -
Coastline Community College
Fountain Valley, CA12.2010
Skills
- Patient Care and Advocacy
- Patient/Family Education and Discharge
- Care Coordination
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- IV Insertion and Blood Draw
- American Heart Association BLS for Health Care Providers
- Team Coordination
- Epic Documentation and Charting
Certification
- 07/2012, Present, License to Practice as a Registered Nurse
- 08/2010, Present, American Heart Association BLS for Health Care Provider
Timeline
Clinical Level III, Registered Nurse
Virginia Commonwealth University
09.2019 - Current
Charge Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care Petersburg/ Liberty Dialysis
09.2018 - 09.2019
Infection Control Nurse
Medical Facilities of America- Waverly VA
03.2017 - 09.2018
Staff Development Coordinator
Medical Facilities of America- Waverly VA
03.2017 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Southampton Memorial Hospital – Franklin VA
05.2013 - 04.2017
Registered Nurse /Medical Surgical Charge Nurse
Southampton Memorial Hospital – Franklin VA
05.2013 - 01.2016
Registered Nurse
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital – Petersburg VA
09.2012 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Liberty University
Associate in Nursing/ Science -
Paul D. Camp Community College
Associate in Math / Science -
Coastline Community College
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