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Jo Williams

Winston-Salem,NC

Summary

Dedicated Registered Nurse with 9 years of hospital experience. Previous 3 years served with Cone Health Hospitals as a multi-system wide ICU, PCU, Medical-Surgical float nurse, 3 years experience with Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center as a multi-specialty ICU float nurse, and 6 years experience with Forsyth Medical Center Cardiac Intensive Care. Bachelors of Science in Nursing with specialty certifications CCRN, CMC, and TNCC. Preceptor for new and experienced nurses. Previous Advanced Stroke Life Support certification clinical educator with Novant Health. Additional clinical practice of 18 years as a Certified Medical Assistant. I enjoy working in a variety of settings and look forward to a position that will continue to challenge and diversify my nursing practice.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

System Wide Flexible Resource Nurse

Cone Health System
07.2022 - Current
  • Utilized strong assessment skills to manage patients with varying conditions in ICU and Med-Surg units
  • Provided exceptional care to diverse populations of patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care, and rehabilitation while recovering from acute and chronic conditions
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies
  • Educated patients, family members, and caregivers on goals and care instructions in easy-to-understand terms to facilitate healing and preventative care
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient

Registered Nurse

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Level 1 Trauma
11.2019 - 01.2023
  • Critical Care Float bedside nurse including Burn ICU, Cardiovascular ICU, Medical ICU, Neurology ICU, Oncology ICU, Surgical ICU, Trauma ICU, and Intermediate Care
  • Expertly skilled in dysrhythmia interpretation, hemodynamic and intracranial monitoring, management of PA catheters, Vigileo arterial devices, ventriculostomy, vasoactive drug titration, thrombolytic therapy, and ultrasound guided peripheral and midline IV placement
  • Proficiently managed various therapies including CRRT, chest tubes, various surgical drains, external ventricular drain, ICP-bolt, orthotic stabilization braces and traction, BiPAP, ventilator support, and prone positioning
  • Post-operative care for kidney transplant, thoracotomy, CABG, esophagectomy, laryngectomy, and open abdominal care
  • Proficient with post-operative wound care therapies and burn wound therapies
  • COVID care provided with integrity and reverence in ICU and Intermediate settings
  • Educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventative measures, medication use and self-care to foster therapeutic healing

Registered Nurse

Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
08.2016 - 08.2022
  • Cardiac ICU bedside nurse
  • Excels in managing acute coronary syndrome, dysrhythmias, heart failure management, sepsis, diabetic ketoacidosis, vascular pre and post-op surgery
  • Proficient with managing cardiac critical care equipment including Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, continuous renal replacement therapy, Impella Heart Pump, transvenous pacemaker, epicardial pacemaker, transcutaneous pacing, Swan catheters, lumbar drains, venous and arterial sheath monitoring and removal
  • Seasoned in protocol driven therapies such as diabetic ketoacidosis, glucommander, therapeutic hypothermia, and electrolyte replacement
  • Compassionate comfort provided with an empathetic nature to culturally sensitive end of life care
  • Preceptor for nursing graduates and nursing students
  • Participated in unit equipment education, safety and quality committee, and unit shared governance committee

Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant

Novant Health Express Care Clemmons
01.2014 - 07.2016
  • Medical Assistant clinical practice included vital signs, medication administration, vaccinations, wound care, assisting provider with acute minor procedures, result notification, and medical history documentation in EHR
  • Collected and performed laboratory specimens and for point-of-care testing included urinalysis, finger stick blood glucose, Strep A, Influenza, RSV, Mono, and urine hCG

Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant

Novant Health Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine
01.2008 - 01.2015
  • Medical Assistant clinical practice including IV therapy, vaccinations, wound care, and fracture splinting
  • Collected venous and capillary blood, skin tissue, performed urine and tissue microscopic testing, CBC, urine and hair specimens for drug testing, and Point of Care Testing

Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant

Brookview Hills Internal Medicine Cornerstone
01.2006 - 01.2012
  • Lead Medical Assistant, Clinical MA duties in addition to new hire training
  • Assisted in monthly office meetings, developed and produced all office flyer notifications for important policy changes, office news and events

Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant

Minor and James Medical, PLLC
09.2001 - 10.2005
  • Medical Assistant clinical practice. 1 year experience with multi-specialty float pool and 3 years experience with neurology department specializing in Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's Disease, and Research

Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant

A. I. Moryan, M.D., Endocrinology F.A.C.P.
01.1998 - 01.2000
  • Medical Assistant clinical practice adult and pediatric endocrinology

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC
2017

Associate of Applied Science - Associate Degree Nursing

Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NC
2016

Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant, AAMA - Medical Assistant

PCI Health Training Center
Dallas, TX
1998

Certifications and licenses

  • RN licensed through NCBON, 06/2016-07/2026
  • ACLS and BLS for Healthcare Providers certified through AHA, 07/2016-05/2026
  • ASLS certified through University of Miami, 05/2018-04/2024
  • CCRN certified through AACN, 11/2018-10/2027
  • CMC certified through AACN, 01/2019-12/2027
  • NIH Stroke Scale certified through NIHSS, 08/2016-07/2025
  • TNCC certified through ENA, 01/2022-01/2026

Leadership

  • Advanced Stroke Life Support Instructor accredited through University of Miami Gordon Center for Research in Medical Education

Professional Organizations

  • AACN Old Salem Chapter
  • American Association of Heart Failure Nurses
  • Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association

Timeline

System Wide Flexible Resource Nurse

Cone Health System
07.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Level 1 Trauma
11.2019 - 01.2023

Registered Nurse

Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
08.2016 - 08.2022

Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant

Novant Health Express Care Clemmons
01.2014 - 07.2016

Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant

Novant Health Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine
01.2008 - 01.2015

Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant

Brookview Hills Internal Medicine Cornerstone
01.2006 - 01.2012

Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant

Minor and James Medical, PLLC
09.2001 - 10.2005

Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant

A. I. Moryan, M.D., Endocrinology F.A.C.P.
01.1998 - 01.2000

Associate of Applied Science - Associate Degree Nursing

Forsyth Technical Community College

Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant, AAMA - Medical Assistant

PCI Health Training Center

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Winston-Salem State University

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