SUMMARY

SKILLS

EXPERIENCE

TAWANA WILLIAMS

Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 12 years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care for patients dealing with cardiac and pulmonary disorders. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing service to mid-age to geriatric patient populations. Compassionate Registered Nurse with distinguished understanding of hospital functions. Develop comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy. Florida-Licensed Registered Nurse with background working in multi-disciplinary medical and non medical facilities. Skilled in pain management and rehabilitation of injuries.

Medical screening

Unit administration

Immunization skills

Psychiatric and Mental Health

Care

Medication administration expert

Catheters

Diabetes management

Nursing staff leadership

Taking vitals

Patient Care

Checking oxygen levels

SBAR communication

Palliative and Pain Management

Postpartum care

IV drug therapy management

Inpatient and outpatient care

Patient Management

Patient care planning

Medication and IV administration

Patient relations

Nursing Plan Development and

Modification

Setting appointments

Patient discharging

Direct and Indirect Patient Care

Intake and discharge

Patient advising

Geriatric treatment knowledge

Triaging

Registered Nurse

Orlando Health Longwood, FL

Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.

Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.

Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.

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Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.

Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.

Cultivated working partnerships with patients and medical staff members, using feedback and clinical data to improve quality care and patient outcomes.

Completed and maintained personal Performance-Based Development System (PBDS) standards to show consistent clinical competency and sound judgment.

Prepared for HIPAA and Joint Commission reviews, making required brochures and pamphlets available to patients in all clinics. Met training objectives by instructing new and prospective nursing staff in clinical skills and organizational procedures.

Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on [Number]-bed medical- surgical unit with emphasis on orthopedics, urology and gastro-intestinal post-operative patients.

Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.

Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.

Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.

Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.

Delivered care to [Number] patients per day, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care.

Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care. Registered Nurse

Nurse On Call Maitland, FL

Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.

Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.

Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.

Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.

Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.

Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.

Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.

Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.

Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Adventist Health System Altamonte Springs, FL

Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.

Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.

Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.

Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.

Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.

Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.

Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.

Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on [Number]-bed medical- surgical unit with emphasis on orthopedics, urology and gastro-intestinal post-operative patients.

Prepared for HIPAA and Joint Commission reviews, making required brochures and pamphlets available to patients in all clinics. Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing myocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies. Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.

Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.

Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.

Coordinated with clinical staff to keep patients updated and informed on care issues, including discharge delays, equipment inaccessibility and procedure postponements.

Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process covering [Number] to [Number] high acuity patients per shift.

Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.

Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.

Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.

Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.

Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.

Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.

Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies. 05/2008 Associate of Science: Nursing

Daytona State College Daytona Beach, FL

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