Victoria Williams
Stone Mountain,GA
Summary
As a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse, I am dedicated to providing patient-centered care while ensuring a secure and efficient healthcare setting. Proficient in observing patient conditions, managing medications, and working collaboratively with medical teams to foster patient health. I have a proven track record of streamlining processes in dynamic environments, resulting in increased patient contentment and improved workflow productivity.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Atlanta VA Medical Center
Atlanta, GA
03.2020 - Current
- Assist Physicians with Patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Communicate with Patients using compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to Patients within my scope of practice.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team to include Social Worker, Care Manager, Pharmacist, Dietician, Mental Health and Primary Care Provider to assist with Patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to ensure quality patient care is provided.
- Reviewed performance metrics for overall team performance against organizational goals.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
Atlanta, GA
10.2011 - 01.2019
- Medications and treatments were administered according to established protocols.
- Patient care was delivered in line with physicians' orders and nursing best practices. Medical histories, current symptoms, and vitals of patients were meticulously documented.
- Communication with patients was conducted compassionately while ensuring the confidentiality of medical information.
- Patient vital signs were accurately measured and recorded.
Nursing Assistant Instructor
Alliance Care School
Duluth, GA
02.2010 - 05.2015
- Assisted prospective nurse aide candidates in theory and clinical training.
- Trained students in classroom theory and clinical training.
- Testing students for readiness to test for the State of Georgia's CNA examination.
- Fostered an environment that encouraged critical thinking skills among students while providing support when needed.
Licensed Practical Nurse- Charge Nurse
Meadowbrook Health Care
Tucker, GA
08.2008 - 09.2010
- Charge Nurse overseeing care of Long Term Care Residents, medication administration, skin/wound care, monitoring and reporting changes in residents' condition, effectively communicating changes to physician and carrying out new orders.
- Provided direct nursing care and treatments to assigned patients, including wound care, administering medications, and monitoring vital signs.
- Promoted positive customer service experiences by responding quickly to requests from patients and families while maintaining high standards of confidentiality.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to safety protocols and regulations set forth by the facility.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients; providing support during transfer process from one unit to another or from hospital to home setting.
- Supervised exceptional team with collaborative leadership and creative responses to resource scarcity and nurse availability.
- Advocated for patients by respecting and supporting values, basic rights and beliefs.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Long-Term Care
San Bernardino, CA
12.2000 - 08.2008
- Worked in various healthcare settings including home health care, acute care nursing, medical surgical unit care, and elementary school nursing.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments; documented assessments in medical record system.
- Performed basic medical procedures such as catheterization, EKGs and phlebotomy according to established protocols.
- Administered prescribed medications under the direction of a physician or RN.
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and administering intravenous medications.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
Education
Vocational - Nurse Training
Four D College
CA01.2000
General Education -
Mt. San Jacinto College
CA01.1998
Skills
- Ambulatory care nursing
- Patient education
- Good Communication
- Clinic flow
- BLS
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- BLS current 2024
- Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Georgia current 2024
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Atlanta VA Medical Center
03.2020 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
10.2011 - 01.2019
Nursing Assistant Instructor
Alliance Care School
02.2010 - 05.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse- Charge Nurse
Meadowbrook Health Care
08.2008 - 09.2010
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Long-Term Care
12.2000 - 08.2008
Vocational - Nurse Training
Four D College
General Education -
Mt. San Jacinto College
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