Registered Nurse IMCU/PCU Charge Nurse
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Christine Williams
Professional Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Work History
University of Miami Health System - IMCU Registered Nurse Miami, FL
12/2024 - Current
University of Miami Health System - PCU Registered Nurse Miami, FL
10/2023 - 11/2024
Provided comprehensive care to high acuity patients requiring ventilators, tracheostomies, and complex medication management, including titration and monitoring of cardiac drips such as Levophed, Heparin, Dobutamine, Milirone, and Phenylephrine to support hemodynamic stability.
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Served as charge nurse for a busy 32-bed Intermediate Care Unit, managing patient assignments, overseeing clinical operations, and coordinating care among interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient unit flow.
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Precepted and mentored new nurses, fostering skills in critical care nursing, including advanced cardiac monitoring, interpretation of telemetry and lab results, and administration of vasoactive medications and anticoagulants, preparing them for confident practice in high stress environments.
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Managed complex respiratory patients requiring ventilator support, tracheostomy care, and frequent suctioning, ensuring airway patency, preventing complications, and promoting successful weaning protocols.
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Monitored and interpreted continuous cardiac telemetry and vital trends, initiating rapid responses to early signs of respiratory distress, sepsis, or hemodynamic instability in a high acuity PCU setting.
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Pembroke Pines, FL 33025
Skills
● Patient education and counseling
● Decision-Making
● Self-Motivation
● Reliability
Education
Expected in 05/2026
St. Thomas University
Miami Gardens, FL
Master of Science: Family Nurse
Practitioner
09/2024
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
Bachelor of Science: Nursing
04/2019
Broward College
Pembroke Pines
Associate of Science: Nursing
Licenses and Certifications
● Registered Nurse, State of Florida
● Registered Nurse, State of New York
Palmetto General Hospital - Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse Hialeah, FL
07/2023 - 01/2025
North Shore Medical Center - Medical ICU Registered Nurse Miami, FL
03/2022 - 06/2023
Aventura Hospital & Medical Center - IMCU Registered Nurse Aventura, FL
05/2019 - 02/2022
Maxim Healthcare - Registered Nurse
Fort Lauderdale, FL
06/2023 - 12/2024
Provided continuous cardiac and respiratory monitoring, recognizing early signs of decompensation and escalating care promptly in coordination with the Rapid Response Team and pulmonary specialists.
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Delivered high-acuity care to patient recovering from cardiac events and procedures (e.g., CABG, Heart Failure, Arrhythmias) managing titratable drips, telemetry monitoring, and early signs of decompensation with rapid intervention.
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Provided post procedural care for patients following cardiac catheterizations, including monitoring for vascular complications, managing hemostasis, assessing for contrast-induced nephropathy, and ensuring safe recovery protocols.
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Precepted new nurses and led patient education on cardiac lifestyle modifications, medications (e.g., anticoagulation, beta-blockers), and post discharge care, improving patient compliance and satisfaction.
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Managed critically ill patients with multi organ failure, sepsis, and ARDS requiring mechanical ventilation, sedation, vasopressors, and continuous monitoring.
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Titrated complex drips including Levophed, Vasopressin, Propofol, Fentanyl, Insulin, and Heparin based on dynamic patient conditions and protocol guidelines.
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Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement evidence based care plans, initiate rapid interventions, and support families through critical decision making.
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Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
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● Utilized telemetry to monitor patients' cardiac status Assessed and coordinated patient's discharge planning needs with healthcare team members.
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Organized and managed care of patients undergoing carious therapies and procedures.
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Provided skilled nursing care for medically complex pediatrics patients, including those with ventilators, tracheostomies, TPN, and PEG
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Basic Life Support (BLS) American
Heart Association
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Advanced Cardiovascular Support
(ALS) American Heart Association
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feedings in home settings.
Monitored patient status closely, performed assessments, and collaborated with families and interdisciplinary teams to optimize individualized care plans.
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Educated caregivers on specialized nursing techniques and emergency procedures, including ventilator and tracheostomy management, to ensure safe and effective home care delivery.
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