Veronica Williams
V
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Clinical Education Skills:
Administering medications and treatments, providing direct care of post-op patients, and completing vital signs.
Improving Patient Outcomes: Supporting interdisciplinary teams and spearheading initiatives to reduce infections.
Teamwork and Leadership: Collaborating with colleagues, leading, and mentoring teams, and training new nurses.
Patient Education: Administering medication with electronic medical records and educating patients on their conditions and care.
Efficiency and Problem Solving: Implementing systems to reduce waiting times and improve unit efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Nurse
Seattle Children's Hospital
Seattle, WA
05.2021 - Current
- Assess mental health of children aged 4-17, including self-harm or homicidal thoughts.
- Evaluate physical and mental needs of disabled and severely cognitively impaired children.
- Develop care plans, interpret findings, and monitor condition changes.
- Provide nursing services such as administering treatments, directing rehabilitation, and educating about conditions.
Charge Nurse, Community Care Units
Veterans Administration
Tacoma, WA
06.2019 - 02.2021
- Evaluate and address the physical and mental needs of Veterans with disabilities and cognitive impairments.
- Create care plans and identify early signs of significant physical, emotional, or mental health issues.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to monitor health and diagnose community health conditions.
- Examine communicable diseases and recommend actionable health strategies.
Telephone Triage Nurse
University of Washington Medicine
Seattle, WA
04.2018 - 05.2019
- Triaged patients via nurse phone lines, directing them to appropriate care.
- Used computerized algorithms for patient assessments.
- Coordinated with physicians and documented in Epic systems.
- Educated patients on diseases, treatments, and healthy behaviors.
Director of Nursing
Recovery Innovations Pierce County Recovery Response Center
Lakewood, WA
05.2013 - 03.2018
- Managed inpatient care for individuals with acute mental health issues and substance abuse concerns.
- Supervised nursing services to achieve clinical and financial outcomes while ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Recruited, trained, and managed nursing personnel while maintaining customer service standards.
- Participated in marketing, planning, and performance improvement initiatives.
Contract Registered Nurse — Step-down and Emergency Room
Maxim Staffing: St. Claire, St. Joseph, and Group Health
Tacoma, WA
06.2009 - 04.2013
- Performed holistic physical, psychological, and social assessments.
- Managed critical care situations and revised care plans as needed.
- Guided and affirmed nursing staff in emergency preparedness and safety protocols.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments.
- Managed critical care and updated plans.
- Trained nursing staff on emergency protocols.
Education
Master of Nursing Science - undefined
Purdue Global University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Global
01.2020 - 12.2020
Associate’s degree - nursing
Excelsior College
01.2009 - 12.2009
Master of Business Administration - undefined
City University
01.1996 - 12.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Management
University of Puget Sound
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
LH Bates Vocational
Certification
RN License, 60097491
Skills
Patient education
Medication and IV administration
Direct patient care
Medication administration
Wound management
Care plan implementation
Patient assessment
Timeline
Nurse
Seattle Children's Hospital
05.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Global
01.2020 - 12.2020
Charge Nurse, Community Care Units
Veterans Administration
06.2019 - 02.2021
Telephone Triage Nurse
University of Washington Medicine
04.2018 - 05.2019
Director of Nursing
Recovery Innovations Pierce County Recovery Response Center
05.2013 - 03.2018
Contract Registered Nurse — Step-down and Emergency Room
Maxim Staffing: St. Claire, St. Joseph, and Group Health
06.2009 - 04.2013
Associate’s degree - nursing
Excelsior College
01.2009 - 12.2009
Master of Business Administration - undefined
City University
01.1996 - 12.1996
Master of Nursing Science - undefined
Purdue Global University
Bachelor of Arts - Management
University of Puget Sound
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
LH Bates Vocational