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Melissa Williams

Summary

Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 10+ years of experience in geriatrics, and 8 years of experience in advanced foot care nursing. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements. Sound Judgment and exceptional approach in resident/client support. Dependable and passionate.



Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Central Health
08.2018 - Current


  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, medications via injection and intravenous and performed catheterizations.

Foot Care Nurse

Self-employed
01.2017 - 06.2019

Provided in home advanced foot care to local residents of the Green Bay South area. This experience allowed me to become competent in many areas of advanced foot care.

-Fungal Nails

-Ingrown toenails - inserting wicks

-Callus Reduction

-Corn removal

-Proper nail trimming

-Assessment of foot wounds and education of proper care and/or physician referral.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Green Bay Health Care
12.2008 - 07.2013
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.

Education

Certificate - Advanced Foot Care

Centre For Nursing Studies
St. John's, NL
05.2016

Diploma - Licensed Nursing

College of The North Atlantic
Grand Falls-Windsor, NL
12.2008

Skills

  • Advanced Foot Care
  • Medication Administration
  • Dementia Knowledge and Care
  • Charting and Recording
  • Care Planning
  • Caregiving Skills
  • Procedure Explanation

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Central Health
08.2018 - Current

Foot Care Nurse

Self-employed
01.2017 - 06.2019

Licensed Practical Nurse

Green Bay Health Care
12.2008 - 07.2013

Certificate - Advanced Foot Care

Centre For Nursing Studies

Diploma - Licensed Nursing

College of The North Atlantic
Melissa Williams