Vera Williams
High Point,NC
Summary
Seasoned nurse with technical skills, a natural ability to build relationships with others, and demonstrated clinical knowledge. capable of multidisciplinary teamwork aimed at maximizing patient care and support, as well as EMR charting and medication administration. efficient leader who prioritizes quality.
Successful Infusion of Oncology RN with track record at UNC Healthcare, showcasing proficiency in administering immunotherapy and handling emergency situations. renowned for improving patient outcomes via strict adherence to chemotherapy protocols and compassionate communication. possesses a certificate in chemotherapy and biotherapy and is an expert at creating welcoming environments for patients and their families.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
UNC Healthcare- Hillsborough
02.2016 - Current
- Provide care to patients with various cancers in an outpatient care setting.
- Administer chemo and immunotherapies
- Provide patients and their families education regarding their treatment plan, potential side effects, and self-care techniques that would allow them to make wise choices.
- Enhance patient safety through strict adherence to recommended monitoring and chemotherapy administration protocols.
- Developed trusting relationships with patients through active listening skills and empathetic communication style, fostering a supportive environment during challenging times in their lives.
- Provide compassionate care for patients receiving treatment while attending to their physical and emotional needs.
- Ensure regulatory compliance, while maintaining accurate documentation.
- Engage in continuing education activities to stay up to date on the newest developments in chemotherapy treatments and oncology nursing practice.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Cone Health System
05.2001 - Current
- Work as a system-wide float RN at all four major hospitals (Moses Cone, Wesley Long hospital, Alamance Regional Hospital and Annie Penn Hospital) that make up the Cone system.
- Float to each hospital for 6-week increment of time and work in the various departments where needed.
- Work on the various specialty units: Step-down, Psych ED, Psych Hold, Progressive care (Cardiac, Neuro), orthopedics, oncology, surgical, Renal, Telemetry/Urology and medical-surgical units
- Assist other nurses on the Float Pool by providing advice on policies, procedures, and best practices and cultivating a positive team environment.
- Enhance professional knowledge and maintain licensure by taking part in continuing education programs and conferences linked to nursing practice
- Improve patient satisfaction by providing high-quality nursing care and addressing individual patient needs.
- Increased efficiency in the Float Pool by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time across multiple units.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams during huddle to develop and implement personalized care plans for patients.
- Enhance patient outcomes by proactively identifying potential complications or changes in condition that require intervention.
- Managed patients recovering from medical procedures, provide feedback on policy updates, facilitate smooth transitions, and strengthen relationships between nursing teams through collaboration on shared initiatives.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool (Campus Specific)
Wesley Long Hospital (Cone Health)
09.2010 - 03.2022
- Worked as a campus-based float RN, working on the various inpatient units of the hospital. Departments worked included step-down, cardiac, telemetry/urology, oncology, emergency department, psych ED and transitional care unit (Psych hold).
- 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, especially on the step-down unit.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Float Registered Nurse
Cone Health Behavioral Health Hospital
09.2010 - 03.2022
- Worked with individuals of various age groups with mental disorders in an inpatient behavioral hospital setting
- Prevented crises through early detection of possible problems and timely intervention when needed.
- Maintained patient privacy by following HIPAA guidelines and handling private patient data in verbal and written exchanges with appropriate authorities..
- Developed thorough treatment plans in conjunction with interdisciplinary teams to maximize patient care and recovery.
- Manage the care of patients with mental disorders in their acute phase of illness, ensuring they are transferred to appropriate outpatient behavioral health centers after medical clearance.
- Foster relationships through trust-building activities like empathetic communication and consistently follow-up on care plan progress to enhance patient satisfaction.
- Facilitate timely discharges by collaborating with social workers, case managers, and other healthcare providers to develop appropriate post-hospital care plans.
- Communicate with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitate therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve their coping abilities.
Oncology Float RN
UNC Healthcare
03.2010 - 02.2016
- Worked as a float RN in the outpatient oncology clinics including bone marrow transplant, hematology-oncology, GYN-oncology, and surgical oncology, Other clinics included GI procedures and GI medicine, Transplant, family medicine, and the ACC. reactions.
- Assisted physicians/NPs with procedures such as bone marrow biopsies, and intrathecal injections administration.
- Administered premeds before procedures and monitored patients after procedures for optimal patient care delivery/safety.
- Assisted with the administration of chemotherapy and blood products in the outpatient infusion clinics.
- Assisted with port-a-cath access, management, and peripheral IV insertions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
RN Staff Nurse
Wesley Long Hospital (Cone Health)
03.2007 - 09.2010
- Worked in a hematology/oncology unit as a staff registered nurse, providing care to patients with a variety of cancers ranging from solid to liquid tumors.
- Administered immunotherapy and chemotherapy to patients with lymphomas, leukemia, and other cancers undergoing their first round of treatment and who were more likely to experience treatment-related side effects.
- Developed thorough patient-specific care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Administer blood products to patients with hematologic and oncologic malignancies.
- Provide pain management using patient-controlled analgesics, IV narcotic administration for the sickle-cell and oncology population.
- Devise customized interventions based on cultural needs to address physical, emotional, social, spiritual aspects of each patient's well-being while adhering to professional ethics guidelines.
- Worked as the inpatient unit's charge registered nurse and provided support to other nurses on the team.
- Provided end of life care to patients with various cancers on the palliative care unit. Offered support to family members of patients at the end of life.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ11.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC12.2005
Skills
- Immunotherapy Administration
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- BLS
- Chemo/Biotherapy Certificate
- Crisis Intervention Response Team (CIRT) training
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA)
Timeline
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
UNC Healthcare- Hillsborough
02.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse, Float Pool (Campus Specific)
Wesley Long Hospital (Cone Health)
09.2010 - 03.2022
Float Registered Nurse
Cone Health Behavioral Health Hospital
09.2010 - 03.2022
Oncology Float RN
UNC Healthcare
03.2010 - 02.2016
RN Staff Nurse
Wesley Long Hospital (Cone Health)
03.2007 - 09.2010
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Cone Health System
05.2001 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Guilford Technical Community College
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