Kimberly Williams
Lantz,NS
Summary
Nursing professional with expertise in patient assessment and benefit adjudication. Proven track record in leading teams and enhancing collaboration to achieve superior service outcomes. Committed to utilizing health education knowledge to implement effective patient care initiatives.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Field Nursing Services Officer
Veterans Affairs Canada
Halifax, Nova Scotia
03.2017 - Current
- Adjudicated Attendance Allowances to facilitate veterans' access to benefits.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of veterans' needs and eligibility.
- Collaborated with governmental entities to enhance efficiency in service delivery.
- Mentored junior staff, focusing on case management techniques and industry best practices.
- Guided team members in completing tasks within required deadlines.
- Participated as a subject matter expert in interdisciplinary meetings addressing complex veteran files.
Community Health Nurse
Bayshore Home Health
Halifax, Nova Scotia
09.2007 - 03.2017
- Delivered comprehensive health assessments for diverse populations in home environments.
- Collaborated with patients and families to create personalized care plans.
- Educated patients about disease management, medications, and preventive measures.
- Administered medications and immunizations per established protocols and regulations.
- Monitored vital signs to evaluate patient progress and health outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families facing health challenges.
- Advocated for patient needs within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Trained new staff on effective community health nursing protocols.
Registered Nurse
Department of National Defence
Halifax, Nova Scotia
07.1993 - 09.2006
- Delivered comprehensive patient care and managed treatment plans across diverse clinical environments.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to create individualized strategies for patient care.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge procedures.
- Conducted thorough assessments to determine patient needs and conditions.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control policies.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and assisted with medical procedures.
- Trained new RNs on hospital policies and best nursing practices.
- Updated patient charts accurately to uphold strict recordkeeping standards.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Operating Room Nursing
George Brown College
Toronto05-2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Francis Xavier University
Antigonish05-1993
Skills
- Health education and promotion
- Patient assessment and evaluation
- Benefit adjudication and management
- Problem solving and analysis
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Effective communication skills
- Time management strategies
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Emotional intelligence development
- Report writing and documentation
- Work coordination and planning
Certification
Registered Nurse Nova Scotia College of Nurses Jul 1993
Timeline
Field Nursing Services Officer
Veterans Affairs Canada
03.2017 - Current
Community Health Nurse
Bayshore Home Health
09.2007 - 03.2017
Registered Nurse
Department of National Defence
07.1993 - 09.2006
Graduate Certificate - Operating Room Nursing
George Brown College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Francis Xavier University