Cheryl Williams
Summary
I am a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) dedicated to working in general practice. I have had a progressive career at the Gawler Medical Clinic from triage to direct patient care and coordination in fast-paced environment. I can remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. I aim to consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent patient and family care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Registered Nurse
Gawler Medical Clinic
03.2015 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse
Gawler Medical Clinic
04.2012 - 03.2015
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Education
Masters of Gerontology - Geriatric Nursing
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Queensland09.2024
Management Essentials - 1 Day Intensive
Bespoke HR
Adelaide10.2022
Independent Nurse Immuniser -
Government of South Australia- SA Health
South Australia09.2012
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical Screening
- Home Visits
- Shared Governance
- Disease Management Programs
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Care Plan Development
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Student Nurse Training
- Health and Wellness Expertise
- Diagnostic Tools Knowledge
Email Work
cwilliams@gawlermedical.com
Aphra Number
NMW0001304478
Email Personal
cherylraec@gmail.com
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 12/10/1971
Affiliations
- Australian College of Nurse Practitioners - Member number 2346
- Australian Practice Nurse Association - Member number 00011298
Timeline
Senior Registered Nurse
Gawler Medical Clinic
03.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
Gawler Medical Clinic
04.2012 - 03.2015
Masters of Gerontology - Geriatric Nursing
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Management Essentials - 1 Day Intensive
Bespoke HR
Independent Nurse Immuniser -
Government of South Australia- SA Health
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