TIMEISHA WILLIAMS
Lake City,FL
Summary
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Weekend Supervisor (PRN)
Bedrock Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
02.2022 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff during weekend shifts, ensuring adherence to care protocols and policies.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams, enhancing communication and continuity of care.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care and safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Work to promote health, prevent disease, and help residents cope with illnesses
- Advocate and educate for residents and families
- Observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress
- Assist physicians during treatments and examinations
- Administer medications, and assist in convalescence and rehabilitation
- Develop and manage nursing care plans
- Instruct patients and their families in proper care and help individuals and groups take steps to improve or maintain health
- Supervise licensed practical nurses and nursing aides, and perform difficult procedures such as starting intravenous fluids, work in specialty care departments such as LTC for wound care
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Registered Nurse (Hospice)
Veteran Affairs Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
- Provides high quality compassionate care by demonstrating strong clinical judgement, effective communication and collaboration, going beyond standard duties to advocate for patients and contribute to a positive care environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive patient care strategies.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments in accordance with care plans.
- Provides compassionate care, comfort, support to patients with terminal illnesses and their families, focusing on quality of life rather than cure.
- Providing care, and support to veterans with psychiatric diagnoses to include Bipolar disorders, PTSD, and schizophrenia
- Conducted assessments and documented vital signs to ensure accurate records of patient progress.
- Implemented infection control protocols, contributing to a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Educating patients and families on symptom management, pain control, what to expect during the dying process, and advance directives.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries...
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Monitoring patients, interprets data, recognizes abnormalities and intervenes with appropriate nursing measures
- Respond to crisis situations to support the patient and family, while respecting the patient's end-of-life wishes such as Do Not Resuscitate (DNR)
Certified Nursing Assistant
Veteran Affairs Medical Center
07.2007 - 08.2022
- Daily management of patients and clients
- Report on a routine basis concerning the health of the patient to the RN
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care and progress notes.
- Supported rehabilitation efforts through mobility assistance and exercises..
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Changing beds, taking vital signs, and assisting with medical procedures
- Providing safe and patient care while follow HIPPA regulations
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN01-2026
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Florida Gateway College
12.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FL11.2005
Skills
- Relevant training and/or certification as a Charge Nurse
- Rehab, LTC, Hospice, and Psych experience
- Develop care plans
- Supervise CNA’s, LPN’s
- Assist Nurse Managers, MD’s
- Proficient in Microsoft and medical software systems
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills
- Assist with scheduling, while maintaining a LTC unit
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Wound care
- Staff supervision
- Hospice and palliative care
- Long-term care
- FLUENT IN [English]
Awards
Nurse Residency Program (RN-TTP) 2022, Mock Codes (Sepsis Alert and Strokes), Individual Development Plans, Professional Portfolio (avail upon request)
Nurse Residency Program (RN-TTP) 2022
Outlines the structured training and support a newly licensed nurse receives during their transition from academia to professional practice, typically lasting a year or more. Responsibilities include direct patient care under supervision, participation in classroom learning and simulations, collaboration with a preceptor and multidisciplinary team, and development of clinical judgment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
Timeline
Registered Nurse (Hospice)
Veteran Affairs Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse Weekend Supervisor (PRN)
Bedrock Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
02.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Veteran Affairs Medical Center
07.2007 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Florida Gateway College
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Florida Gateway College
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