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Maria Williams

@mariawilliams

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Detail-oriented Registered Nurse with 12 years clinical experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to utilize my healthcare expertise in a non-clinical setting, focusing on case management or quality improvement.

I am a dedicated Registered Nurse with over 12 years of clinical experience, primarily in preoperative and post-anesthesia care settings. My journey in nursing has equipped me with a comprehensive skill set, allowing me to provide exceptional patient care in various surgical environments. I have worked in multispecialty surgery suites, managing patients through their surgical journeys, from preoperative assessments to postoperative recovery.

Throughout my career, I have excelled in preparing patients for surgery, monitoring their recovery, and educating families on post-operative care. My commitment to patient safety and comfort is evident in my meticulous approach to monitoring vital signs and ensuring the patency of various medical tubes. I am now seeking to transition into a non-clinical role where I can leverage my extensive healthcare experience in areas such as case management, utilization review, or quality improvement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Registered Nurse, Preop/Pacu

Current

Horizon West Hospital

Dec 2024 - Present (7 months)

Prepares patients for surgery by obtaining consents, assessing vitals and lab results, and initiating IV therapy. Recovers patients post-procedure, monitoring airways, vital signs, and surgical sites, and managing various tubes.

Post Anesthesia Care IV Therapy Surgical Site Assessment Airway Management Cardiac Catheterization Recovery

Registered Nurse, Pacu

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital

Jul 2024 - Present (1 year)

Recovered patients during the post-anesthesia period, monitoring airways, assessing surgical sites, and ensuring patency of various tubes. Observed patients for anesthesia side effects and treated postoperative symptoms like pain and nausea.

Post Anesthesia Care Airway Management Surgical Site Assessment Nausea Treatment Postoperative Symptom Management

Registered Nurse, Pacu

Texas Orthopedic Hospital

Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Recovered patients post-anesthesia, focusing on airway maintenance and surgical site assessment for orthopedic and spine surgeries. Observed and treated patients for anesthesia side effects and postoperative symptoms.

Post Anesthesia Care Airway Management Surgical Site Assessment Orthopedic Surgery Recovery Spine Surgery Recovery Postoperative Symptom Management

Registered Nurse, Pacu

Medical City Fort Worth

Dec 2023 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Recovered patients during the post-anesthesia period, monitoring airways, assessing surgical sites, and ensuring patency of various tubes. Observed and treated patients for anesthesia side effects and postoperative symptoms.

Wound Vac Post Anesthesia Care Airway Management Surgical Site Assessment Postoperative Symptom Management Central Lines Arterial Lines Wound Vacs

Registered Nurse, Pacu

Memorial Health University Medical Center

Sep 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Post Anesthesia Care Airway Management Surgical Site Assessment Postoperative Symptom Management Central Lines Arterial Lines

Registered Nurse, Pre-op/Pacu

Boca Raton Outpatient Surgery and Laser Center

May 2020 - Present (5 years 2 months)

Prepared patients for surgery, including obtaining consents, assessing vitals, and initiating IV therapy. Recovered patients post-anesthesia, monitoring airways and surgical sites, and maintained communication with surgical teams.

Post Anesthesia Care IV Therapy Surgical Site Assessment Communication

Registered Nurse, Pre-op/Pacu

Maitland Surgery Center

Nov 2016 - Present (8 years 8 months)

Prepared patients for surgery, including obtaining consents, assessing vitals, and initiating IV therapy, while educating patients and families. Recovered patients post-anesthesia, monitoring airways and surgical sites, and maintained communication with surgical teams.

Post Anesthesia Care IV Therapy Airway Management Surgical Site Assessment

Registered Nurse, Mother-Baby

Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies

Sep 2014 - Present (10 years 10 months)

Performed head-to-toe assessments on newborns and postpartum mothers upon transfer to the mother-baby unit. Assisted mothers with newborn care, including safety and breastfeeding, and provided education on self-care and infant care.

Newborn Assessment Breastfeeding Support

Registered Nurse, Med-Surg

Florida Hospital Altamonte

Nov 2013 - Present (11 years 8 months)

Provided exceptional patient care while managing a heavy workload and maintaining high productivity. Monitored patient conditions, informed team members of status changes, and performed essential nursing skills.

Patient Care Blood Product Administration Gastric Tube Maintenance Suctioning

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Remington College of Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nursing

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. The curriculum covered essential nursing principles, patient care, and clinical practices, preparing for a career as a Registered Nurse.

Ohio University

Bachelor of Science, Biological Science

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Biological Science. The program provided a strong foundation in biological principles, including coursework in various scientific disciplines.