Tanisha Williams
Birmingham
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.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Development Coordinator
Legacy of Pleasant Grove
Birmingham
08.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance staff competencies and service quality.
- Coordinated orientation sessions for new employees, ensuring smooth onboarding experiences.
- Evaluated training effectiveness through feedback mechanisms and performance assessments.
- Collaborated with department heads to identify skill gaps and training needs within teams.
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Birmingham
04.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Affinity Hospice
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
- Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization for complex cases.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Affinity Hospice
Birmingham
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Southern Care Hospice
Birmingham
05.2002 - 10.2013
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lawson State Community College
Birmingham, AL12.2023
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Conducting intakes
- Observing responses
- Onboarding processes
- Recordkeeping skills
- Quality Assurance
- Electronic Charting
- Vital signs monitoring
- Coaching and mentoring
- Senior Care
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- HIPAA Compliance
Certification
- RN License, 12/01/26
- BLS License, 09/01/25
Timeline
Staff Development Coordinator
Legacy of Pleasant Grove
08.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Affinity Hospice
04.2024 - 11.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Affinity Hospice
08.2021 - 01.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Southern Care Hospice
05.2002 - 10.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lawson State Community College