William Watkins
Daphne,Alabama
Summary
Versatile registered nurse in the US Navy Reserves with over 14 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse / OR Circulator
HCA Florida Healthcare
09.2021 - Current
- Circulated in operating room, delivering perioperative nursing care for diverse surgical specialties to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Coordinated patient care with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical teams to enhance surgical efficiency and patient safety.
- Maintain sterile technique and ensure patient safety throughout surgical procedures.
- Supported operating room workflow and compliance with hospital protocols, contributing to a safe and organized surgical environment.
Lieutenant / Registered Nurse
United States Navy
03.2014 - Current
- Led and mentored sailors and healthcare personnel to strengthen clinical capabilities.
- Advocated for practices that promoted patient safety and streamlined operational processes.
- Served in nursing leadership role to enhance military healthcare operations.
Registered Nurse / Charge Nurse
Springhill Medical Center
02.2013 - 09.2021
- Led daily operations as Charge Nurse, managing staffing and optimizing patient flow.
- Delivered comprehensive care for orthopedic, medical-surgical, and high-acuity patients, enhancing overall patient outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff and supported quality patient care initiatives.
- Coordinated patient care assignments for 21 patients on medical-surgical floor, ensuring effective resource allocation.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Informatics & Leadership
Troy University
Troy, AL 01.2024 - 05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL 08.2008 - 05.2012
Skills
- Quality improvement
- Team collaboration
- Care management
- Risk assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Patient care
- Clinical leadership
- Strong medical ethic
- Nursing informatics
- Data-driven decision-making
- Surgical team coordination
- Perioperative care planning
- HIPAA compliance
- Nursing documentation
- Operation preparation
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)
Credentials
- MSN
- RN
Timeline
Master of Science - Nursing Informatics & Leadership
Troy University
01.2024 - 05.2026
Registered Nurse / OR Circulator
HCA Florida Healthcare
09.2021 - Current
Lieutenant / Registered Nurse
United States Navy
03.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse / Charge Nurse
Springhill Medical Center
02.2013 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
08.2008 - 05.2012