SUMMARY

SKILLS

EXPERIENCE

CHARLA

WILLIAMS

adya59@r.postjobfree.com

615-***-****

Knoxville, TN 37920

Patient-oriented nursing professional with 5+ years of hands-on experience in delivering quality care placing confidentiality as a top priority. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance patient satisfaction. Collaborative, creative, and caring professional that makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Team-oriented collaborator with reliability and focus on equitable task distribution through group projects and motivation to accomplish mutually held goals. Patient-oriented nursing professional with hands-on experience to individuals in a confidential setting. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers including all members of my a team. Highly team-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse collaborating as. Team player to provide the best outcome for the patient.Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to provide the best outcome for the patient/family needs.

• Procedure Explanation

• Equipment Assembly

• Team Building

• Multi-Tasking and Prioritization

• Call Answering and Assistance

• Needs Assessment

• Performance Monitoring

• Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration

• Equipment Inspection

• Nursing Intervention Evaluations

• Medication Administration

• Patient Charting

• Patient Observation

• Licensed Practical Nurse

• Tracking Symptoms

• Empathetic and Compassionate

• Vital Signs Recording

• Conditions Reporting

• Physical Stamina

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE 2 04/2019 to 02/2023

Vanderbilt University Medical Center-Orthopedics - Franklin, TN Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.

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• Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.

Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.

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• Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures. Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.

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• Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves. Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.

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• Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care EDUCATION AND

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and implement interventions.

• Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals. Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.

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• Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs. Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.

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Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.

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Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.

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• Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information. Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.

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• Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety. Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.

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• Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 45 patients per day.

• Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.

• Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.

Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.

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Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.

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Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.

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• Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness. Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.

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Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.

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Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.

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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE 06/2018 to 04/2019

University of Tennessee Medical Center - Knoxville, TN Exhibited confidence to work extremely well under pressure in fast paced medical setting.

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• Created and maintained sterile operating fields to minimize infection risks. Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.

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Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.

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Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.

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• Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.

• Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.

• Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.

• Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs. Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

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• Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.

• Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures. Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.

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Science Hill High School - Johnson City, TN

Licensed Practical Nurse

Practical Nursing, 07/1993

08/14/2016-10/02/2016- Licensed Practical Nurse Refresher Course, Lydia Grubb, R.N, ACCOMPLISHMENTS

CERTIFICATIONS

Tennessee Board of Nursing, St. Thomas West Hospital,, Nashville, TN Recognized through the University of Tennessee Guardian Angel Program for outstanding patient care. A Guardian Angel Lapel Pin was presented to show a gift had been made in my honor to University Of Tennessee Medical Center to express their gratitude for the exceptional patient care provided during their stay.

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• License No. LPN0000047558-Licensed Practical Nurse, State of Tennessee Board of Nursing

• Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 06/30/2022-06/30/2024

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