Mirenda Williams
Raleigh
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with professional experience providing care in diverse healthcare settings including primary care, wound care, cardiac surgery, critical care, internal medicine, long-term care, and psychiatry. Well-versed in providing patient-centered care, developing care plans, and delivering quality patient care in accordance with physician orders. Proven track record of success in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. I look forward to joining an integrated healthcare team that is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based, equitable care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Central Regional Hospital
Butner
08.2023 - 04.2025
- Provided direct patient care including: medication administration and monitoring, assisting patients with self-care /grooming, and providing emotional/ social support to patient populations with acute and chronic psychiatric conditions.
- Conducted assessments for evaluation of mental and physical health status and patient risk, developed individualized plans of care, established nursing diagnosis, and implemented nursing interventions.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds to discuss current plan of care for each assigned patient.
- Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess and evaluate patient care plans.
- Implemented non violent crisis intervention techniques to restore patients' psychological well being during and after crisis.
Adult- Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
Quality Surgical Management
Hollywood
11.2015 - 03.2023
- Obtained detailed history and performed physical examination on patient population ranging from 18- 100+ years in age.
- Delivered comprehensive wound care to chronically ill adults and geriatric patient population residing within skilled nursing facilities.
- Evaluated and treated a wide scope of chronic and acute wounds from inception to resolution including pressure ulcers, arterial and venous ulcers, diabetic ulcerations, and surgical wounds.
- Performed surgical/ sharp debridement of devitalized tissue when indicated for wound healing, and collected bone and tissue biopsies for diagnostics and treatment of conditions such as osteomyelitis.
- Provided end of life wound care for both hospice patient population as well as palliative care patients to assist with preservation of patient dignity of the patient.
- Educated patients and facility nursing staff on wound prevention strategies.
- Ordered and evaluated diagnostic tests pertinent to wound healing and ordered interventions accordingly.
- Collaborated with primary care provider, patients, patient responsible parties, and facility nursing staff to establish patient goals of treatment as well as review and evaluate treatment plan efficacy.
- Made referrals as needed for specialists such as vascular surgery, infectious disease, or plastic surgery to facilitate wound healing.
- Identified and addressed modifiable risk factors that could affect trajectory of wound healing.
Nurse Practitioner- Primary Care
Bowen Primary and Urgent Care
Hickory
02.2015 - 10.2015
- Functioned as PCP provided integrated primary care to patients residing in assisted living facilities.
- Performed routine and annual physical examinations as well as focused sick / injury visit examinations when needed.
- Managed chronic conditions such as hypertension, pain, diabetes, heart failure, COPD as well as acute illnesses such as pneumonia, and urinary tract infections.
- Performed, and interpret results of diagnostic tests, such as complete blood counts (CBCs), electrocardiograms (EKGs) and radiographs (x-rays).
- Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to develop comprehensive patient plans of care.
- Prescribed medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized.
- Consulted with, and referred patients to, appropriate specialists when conditions exceeded scope of practice and expertise.
- Educated patients and family members on disease processes, illness prevention, management of chronic disease, and wellness strategies.
Staff Nurse/ Charge Nurse
UNC Hospitals
Chapel Hill
01.2009 - 03.2015
- Functioned as a staff nurse and charge nurse with responsibilities including providing post-operative nursing care and education to a patient population that includes heart and lung transplants, coronary artery bypass graft, valvular surgeries, and ventricular assist device patients.
- Employed initially as full-time and transitioned to part time staff.
Staff Nurse/ Charge Nurse
Cape Fear Valley Hospital
Fayetteville
07.2009 - 04.2013
- Functioned as a staff nurse to provide nursing care to critically ill ventilated patients with responsibilities including management of hemodynamics of post-operative cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery, vascular surgery, and trauma patients using vasoactive drips, PA catheters, intra-aortic balloon pumps, temporary pacemakers, and fluid manipulation.
- Assisted in bedside procedures such as placement of invasive lines, emergent intubation, and cardiac resuscitation.
Staff Nurse/ Charge Nurse/Preceptor
Duke University Medical Center
Durham
07.2002 - 12.2008
- Provided direct patient care and education to post-operative cardiac, thoracic and vascular surgery, and internal medicine patients.
- Made daily patient assignments, facilitated transfers for patients who required a higher level of care, functioned as liaison with house medical staff to address nursing concerns and patient care coordination.
- Served as a resource nurse and preceptor to new staff on unit protocols and patient management.
- Served as a mentor to new staff to promote healthy nursing culture.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Adult / Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
University of North Carolina
Greensboro12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winston- Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC05.2011
Associate Degree - Nursing
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC05.2002
Skills
- Primary care and preventive services
- Pain management strategies
- Wound care expertise
- Biopsy procedures
- Patient referrals and education
- Diagnosis and treatment planning
- Lab result analysis
- Individualized care plans
- Telemedicine proficiency
Certification
- Registered Nurse, North Carolina Board of Nursing, 184078
- Adult- Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, North Carolina Board of Nursing, 5007484
- Adult- Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, AG0215079
- National Provider Identifier, 1801289368
- BLS/CPR for Health Care Providers, American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Central Regional Hospital
08.2023 - 04.2025
Adult- Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
Quality Surgical Management
11.2015 - 03.2023
Nurse Practitioner- Primary Care
Bowen Primary and Urgent Care
02.2015 - 10.2015
Staff Nurse/ Charge Nurse
Cape Fear Valley Hospital
07.2009 - 04.2013
Staff Nurse/ Charge Nurse
UNC Hospitals
01.2009 - 03.2015
Staff Nurse/ Charge Nurse/Preceptor
Duke University Medical Center
07.2002 - 12.2008
Master of Science - Nursing, Adult / Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
University of North Carolina
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winston- Salem State University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Wake Technical Community College
Similar Profiles
Erin Madison WrennErin Madison Wrenn
Occupational Therapist at Central Regional HospitalOccupational Therapist at Central Regional Hospital
Gift KingdomGift Kingdom
Nursing Assistant at Central Regional HospitalNursing Assistant at Central Regional Hospital
FLEETINA TISDALEFLEETINA TISDALE
Speech and Hearing Clinic Manager at Central Regional HospitalSpeech and Hearing Clinic Manager at Central Regional Hospital
Chessinia BattsChessinia Batts
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse (Forensic Max and Children's ward) at Central Regional HospitalRegistered Nurse/Charge Nurse (Forensic Max and Children's ward) at Central Regional Hospital
Tyler FitzTyler Fitz
Warehouse Associate at AmazonWarehouse Associate at Amazon