Victoria Williams
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 15+ years of experience and knowledge providing care to patients with life threatening illnesses and conditions in the ICU. Recognized for providing excellent team work and patient care by receiving employee of the quarter multiple times and the Daisy award. Taking pride in the education of patients and their families about various disease processes, prevention, and treatment modalities. Always an advocate for patients and utilize the nursing process when delivering care to all patients directly or indirectly.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel RN, Post ICU
CaroMont Regional Medical Center
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Delivering nursing care to patients with life threatening illnesses or conditions.
- Administered medications and monitored responses while collaborating with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Travel RN, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided care to post-op oncology patients with various surgeries and radiation implants.
- Document I&O's from drains every 2 hours.
- Delivered wound care 2 times per shift & reported any signs of infection to surgeon.
- Promoted patient comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing.
- Coordination of focused patient care through ongoing education and home care techniques before discharge.
Travel RN, ICU
Stanford University Hospital
04.2022 - 04.2022
- Worked in level 1 trauma facility providing nursing care, interventions and assessments utilizing the nursing process.
- Assisted in emergent bedside procedures and giving sedation and paralytic medications as ordered per MD.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Providence St. Mary's Medical Center
03.2022 - 03.2022
- Floated between 3 different ICU's as a resource nurse during this 4 week travel contract.
- Break relief nurse for the nursing staff on the units.
- Assisted with giving meds, turns, baths, procedures as needed when nurses got behind or overwhelmed.
- Helped my fellow co-workers with any questions about patients status or care.
- Assisted with code blues on the units.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Healdsburg District Hospital
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Charge RN
- Cared for Covid ICU patients with respiratory compromise, strokes, multi-organ failure and other illnesses.
- Occasionally floated to telemetry unit when necessary.
- Titrated insulin and heparin drips as ordered per MD while following protocols.
- Preceptor new hires.
Travel ICU RN, Covid
Promedica Hospital
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Worked in the central staffing ICU float pool delivering care to covid patients and assisting the physician with emergency bedside procedures
- Order, perform and interpret results of diagnostic tests and labs will reporting all critical or abnormal results to the physician.
- Monitored life support equipment and quickly responded to changes.
- Titrated vasoactive medications according to policies.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
University Health Hospital
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Delivered high quality nursing care to covid pts admitted to the ICU while administering pharmacological interventions and monitoring patients' response to those interventions
- Titrating vasopressors, sedation and paralytics as needed per patient specific to maintain vent compliance
- Providing ICU care for up to three patients a shift and giving family updates as needed.
Travel ICU, Covid Crisis Team Northern California
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
08.2021 - 09.2021
- I was staging (on standby) for 6 weeks with this contract on standby to fill any ICU available nursing needs for northern California.
Travel RN, ICU
Advent Health Altamonte Springs
06.2021 - 07.2021
- I worked in the ICU for a total of 8 weeks managing the needs of patients with a variety of critical illnesses such as covid, ARDS, ACS and different types of shock diagnoses.
- I was a patient advocate and collaborated with multidisciplinary team on a consistent basis
- I managed cardiac monitoring systems, invasive and noninvasive devices.
Covid Crisis ICU Team
ProLink Healthcare
03.2021 - 03.2021
- Covid Crisis Staging ICU Team, I was staged for 2 weeks on standby for the southern California.
- Then the contract was cancelled because we were not needed at this time.
Travel ICU RN
St. Agnes Hospital
01.2021 - 02.2021
- I floated throughout various ICU floors taking care of patients who were diagnosed with covid and other comorbidities who all required life-saving interventions
- All of the patients were mechanically ventilated, paralyzed and on multiple vasoactive titrating drips.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and the nursing process.
Travel ICU RN
Randolph Health Hospital
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Utilized ventilators, monitors and infusion pumps following manufactures' guidelines.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult and geriatric ICU patients.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Worked as a RN floating to multiple critical care units in a level 1 trauma facility.
- Resource nurse sometimes on the unit to help staff with transport, patient care, breaks and other various nursing tasks.
- Performed & evaluated diagnostic tests.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to provide the best quality patient care.
Travel RN ICU
Cone Health System
04.2020 - 07.2020
- Working at a covid-19 hospital and providing care to critical ill patients diagnosed with coronavirus.
- Titrating vasoactive drips and assisting in bedside invasive procedures with physicians
- Starting IV's and accessing central lines to infuse medications.
- Participating in code blues on the unit as needed
- Floating to step-down unit to care for covid patients when necessary.
Travel RN, Telemetry
Union Medical Center
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Travel nurse on a telemetry unit with a ratio of 1:6 patients.
- Administered blood product transfusions and monitored patients for adverse reactions.
- Monitored chest tubes, JP drains, PD catheters, nephrostomy tubes
- Prepared and administered oral, rectal, NG/ PEG tubes, SUBQ, IM, IV, and recorded prescribed medications
- I delegated tasks as appropriate to CNAs.
RN MICU Staff Nurse
Atrium Health Pineville
11.2018 - 04.2020
- Providing care to critical ill patients in the MICU.
- Administering medications and titrating vasoactive medications.
- Massive transfusing patients when necessary and assisting physicians with bedside invasive procedures.
- Performing moderate sedation and sedation vacation protocols.
- Precepting new hires to the unit when needed.
RN Staff Nurse
Carolinas ContinueCARE Hospital at University
11.2017 - 04.2018
- Providing care to LTACH patients who are disabled, injured, sick or convalescent
- I performed frequent vital sign checks, administered intravenous medications and blood transfusions as needed
- Performed wound dressing changes as medically prescribed
- Alerting the physician on any updated changes that happens during the shift
- Educating the patient and family on a daily basis.
Travel Nurse, Telemetry
Atrium Health Lincoln
09.2017 - 03.2018
- Providing care to cardiac patients on telemetry unit and titrating cardiac infusions as necessary.
- Developed discharge plans for patients and provided information about follow-up care to reduce risk of readmission.
- Followed all protocols to respond to irregular cardiac activity.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
RN, Float Pool
Riverside Doctor's Hospital
02.2017 - 08.2017
- Float between ICU, Med-Surg & Telemetry units as needed for nursing coverage to provide care to acutely ill patients.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
RN, Interventional Pain Clinic
Hunter Holmes McGuire VAMC
11.2016 - 02.2017
- I worked in an interventional pain clinic providing care for patients with chronic and acute pain.
- Called patients to give pre/post procedure instructions and follow-ups.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Administered IV analgesic's based on established pain protocols and policies.
- Perform moderate sedation during procedures.
- Prepped room for procedures.
- Operated fluoroscopy C-Arm machine during procedures.
RN ICU Staff Nurse
Hampton VA Medical Center
02.2016 - 11.2016
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
ICU Staff Nurse
ICU RN, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
04.2014 - 12.2014
- Collaborate with other health care professionals to develop and revise treatment plans based on identified needs and assessment data
- Collect specimens for laboratory tests
- Compiled and analyze data obtained from monitoring or diagnostic tests.
- Monitor patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions.
- Assess patients' pain levels and sedation requirements
- Titrate vasoactive medications and sedation as appropriate.
- Frequently respond to code blue emergencies within the hospital.
ICU Resource RN
Riverside Regional Healthcare System
11.2013 - 02.2016
- Preceptor, Charge RN, & Code Blue Responder
- Assisted patients with multiple diagnoses including COPD, respiratory failure, ARDS, Sepsis, and DKA.
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
- Implemented staff assignments based on evaluation of patient acuity.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
- Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
- Monitor patients' fluid intake and output to detect emerging problems such as fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
MICU RN/Charge RN
Carolinas Medical Center Mercy
04.2011 - 10.2013
- Accurate recording and reporting lab values following medical treatments.
- Titrating multiple vasoactive drips according to the MAP
- Developing care plans in coordination with the patient and family.
- Communicating changes in the patients' clinical condition with the physician and/or NP
- Keeping abreast of changing techniques while maintaining a high level of expertise in critical care.
- Directs and develops the abilities and skills of staff assigned to my jurisdiction and making team assignments based upon individual patient need.
- Precepting/Charge RN/RRT & Code Blue Responder
RN, Medical-Surgical Floor
Carolinas Medical Center
08.2010 - 04.2011
- Being a patient advocate and working collaboratively with medical staff and auxiliary personnel to address concerns.
- Demonstrating strong observation, assessment, evaluation, and intervention skills in all areas of patient care.
- Medication administration according to the five patient rights.
- Working closely with a culturally diverse patient population.
RN, Medical-Surgical Staff Nurse
Sentara Careplex Hospital
05.2007 - 07.2010
- Overseeing unit responsibilities in areas of assignment delegation, staff supervision, direct patient care, employee scheduling, and staffing requirements including floor assignments.
- Develop and implement nursing care plans for admissions and transfers
- Collaborating with various departments regarding patient care.
- Preceptor & Charge RN
- Resolving problems of patients and families in a timely manner.
- Participating in shared based governance.
Skills
- Collaboration w/ Interdisciplinary Team
- Wound Care
- Administer Medications via Policies & Guidelines
- Patient & Family Education
- Assisting MD's w/ Invasive Bedside Procedures
- EKGs & Bedside Patient Monitoring (HP & Philips)
- Supervising Direct Patient Care
- Utilizing Nursing Process
- Participation in Quality Initiatives
- Patient Advocacy
- Pain Management
- Critical Care (MICU, ICU, SICU, CCU & OICU)
- Experienced With Various EMR Systems
- Code Blue Responder
- Rapid Response Team
- Time Management
- Delegation & Leadership
- Teamwork
- Charge RN & Preceptor
- Delivering Quality Patient Care
- Laboratory & Specimen Collection
- Compassionate
- Vasoactive IV Drip Titrations
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Punctual & Dependable
- Resource to other Staff
Additional Information
- Daisy Award November 2019
- Quality Excellent Star Performer October 2014
- Employee of the Month June 2011
Affiliations
- Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) Member
Certification
- ACLS expires 01/31/2025
- BLS expires 01/31/2025
- NIHSS expires 01/31/2024
- CCRN-in progress
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science in Nursing
University of Phoenix in Phoenix, AZ
March 2013
Associates of Applied Science in Nursing
Thomas Nelson Community College Hampton, VA
May 2007
Timeline
Travel RN, Post ICU
CaroMont Regional Medical Center
01.2023 - 04.2023
Travel RN, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
09.2022 - 12.2022
Travel RN, ICU
Stanford University Hospital
04.2022 - 04.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Providence St. Mary's Medical Center
03.2022 - 03.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Healdsburg District Hospital
02.2022 - 03.2022
Travel ICU RN, Covid
Promedica Hospital
12.2021 - 01.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
University Health Hospital
10.2021 - 11.2021
Travel ICU, Covid Crisis Team Northern California
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
08.2021 - 09.2021
Travel RN, ICU
Advent Health Altamonte Springs
06.2021 - 07.2021
Covid Crisis ICU Team
ProLink Healthcare
03.2021 - 03.2021
Travel ICU RN
St. Agnes Hospital
01.2021 - 02.2021
Travel ICU RN
Randolph Health Hospital
10.2020 - 12.2020
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
07.2020 - 08.2020
Travel RN ICU
Cone Health System
04.2020 - 07.2020
Travel RN, Telemetry
Union Medical Center
10.2019 - 01.2020
RN MICU Staff Nurse
Atrium Health Pineville
11.2018 - 04.2020
RN Staff Nurse
Carolinas ContinueCARE Hospital at University
11.2017 - 04.2018
Travel Nurse, Telemetry
Atrium Health Lincoln
09.2017 - 03.2018
RN, Float Pool
Riverside Doctor's Hospital
02.2017 - 08.2017
RN, Interventional Pain Clinic
Hunter Holmes McGuire VAMC
11.2016 - 02.2017
RN ICU Staff Nurse
Hampton VA Medical Center
02.2016 - 11.2016
ICU Staff Nurse
ICU RN, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
04.2014 - 12.2014
ICU Resource RN
Riverside Regional Healthcare System
11.2013 - 02.2016
MICU RN/Charge RN
Carolinas Medical Center Mercy
04.2011 - 10.2013
RN, Medical-Surgical Floor
Carolinas Medical Center
08.2010 - 04.2011
RN, Medical-Surgical Staff Nurse
Sentara Careplex Hospital
05.2007 - 07.2010
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