Patricia Williams
Myrtle Beach
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience in peritoneal dialysis and patient education. Demonstrated commitment to enhancing patient outcomes through effective training in home dialysis procedures and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Skilled in assessing patient needs and ensuring high-quality care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Little River
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to create and implement individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Conducted patient assessments to evaluate health status and needs.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions and treatment options, empowering them to make informed decisions.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and infection control procedures.
Registered Nurse
Brunswick Health and Rehab
Ash
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to optimize treatment effectiveness.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families about health conditions and treatment options.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to ensure patient safety and minimize infection risks.
- Maintained accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records to support patient care continuity.
Registered Nurse
Caris Hospice
Conwat
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans, enhancing patient recovery.
- Educated patients and families about health conditions and treatment options, promoting informed decision-making.
Registered Nurse-peritoneal Dialysis
Fresenius
Cedar Point, Albemarle, and Myrtle
05.2017 - 01.2023
- Coordinated clinics to review patient treatment, administer tests, and ensure adequacy of dialysis and overall well-being.
- Facilitated examination and evaluation of patient candidates to determine suitable peritoneal dialysis treatment and services.
- Provided education to patients and support persons on performing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis and automated peritoneal dialysis at home.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Registered Nurse
Crystal Bluffs
Morehead City
06.2013 - 06.2017
- Provided direct patient care, stabilizing patients and determining next steps in their treatment plans.
- Administered medications through oral, IV, and intramuscular routes, monitoring patient responses for effectiveness.
- Collaborated with physicians to assess patients rapidly, delivering timely treatment while adapting to changing conditions.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
MDS Assessment Coordinator
Harborview Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
Morehead City
01.2011 - 02.2013
- Completed MDS assessments for skilled patients to support individualized care planning
- Established and maintained assessment schedule for skilled patients to ensure timely evaluations
- Lead care conferences for family and caregivers
- Develop and update care plan on all patients.
- Submitted assessments to state database for compliance and reporting.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Central Ohio Technical College
Newark, OH06-1996
Licences Practical Nurse - Nursing
Joint Vocation School of Practical Nursing
Mount Vernon, Ohio06-1982
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Venipuncture skills
- Infection control procedures
- Care plan development
- Clinical equipment training
- Electronic health records
- Documentation
- Patient education
- Patient counseling techniques
- Attention to detail
- Documentation
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2024 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse
Brunswick Health and Rehab
09.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse
Caris Hospice
06.2023 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse-peritoneal Dialysis
Fresenius
05.2017 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
Crystal Bluffs
06.2013 - 06.2017
MDS Assessment Coordinator
Harborview Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
01.2011 - 02.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Central Ohio Technical College
Licences Practical Nurse - Nursing
Joint Vocation School of Practical Nursing