Assia Willis
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Competent, caring, and service-oriented nursing professional offering several years of coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume hospital environments. Dedicated to providing quality care within multidisciplinary team environment. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Program Compliance Nurse
San Antonio State Supported Living Center
San Antonio, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
- Managed and maintained records for all nursing documentation audit tools. Audit records housed on Share Drive, and required data entered into MATS program for tending analysis and review.
- Effectively interpreted ICF-IID rules, regulations, policy, and procedures as well as maintain compliance with the Settlement Agreement and healthcare guidelines.
- Identified systemic barriers contributing to medication variances and implemented guideline for improvement involving education and on the job training.
- Coordinated and presented monthly medication variance committee reports.
- Facilitated communication between members of the healthcare team by attending interdisciplinary meetings such as daily Morning Medical, Nursing Admin huddles, HMT, ISPs/block meetings, and IMRT as needed.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Proficient used of Microsoft Office Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, and Excel. Utilization of Cerner Programs such as Power Chart, Discern Analytics Reporting, and RL Solutions.
OMV Medical - Federal Contractor
Takoma Park, MD
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records. EHR included Cerner Power Chart, JLV, and AHLTA.
- Created and maintained comprehensive patient charts to facilitate continuum of care and document patient assessments, interventions and results.
- Provided interpretation of diagnostic tests by utilizing evidence-based practices.
- Provided necessary health education training for patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Kept patient information confidential and respected patients' rights to privacy according to HIPAA requirements.
- Prescribed planned regimen of total patient care appropriate to needs and adequate for addressing symptoms and root causes.
- Investigated and identified environmental factors impacting patient's health.
- Prescribed medications, explaining side effects and possible adverse reactions to keep patients informed and alert to potential issues
- Monitored treatment regimens to determine efficacy and adjusted according to results achieved.
- Consulted with specialists and referred patients for more advanced support based on individual needs.
- Implemented treatment plans for common disorders such as high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes, and other metabolic disease.
- Collaborated closely with fellow medical team members to share knowledge and discuss best courses for treatment.
Nurse Practitioner
Methodist Physicians Texas Transplant Specialists
San Antonio, TX
11.2020 - 02.2022
- Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test, imaging, as well as medications and collaborated assessment and plan with interdisciplinary team.
- Provided flexible coverage for both inpatient hospital consults and outpatient clinic building trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Actively participates in Surgical Rounds, Patient Selection Committee (for potential transplant candidates), Liver Tumor Board consortium, facility and department meetings, M&M presentations.
- Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions such as acute alcohol hepatitis, NASH/ASH, primary biliary cholangitits, primary sclerosing cholangitis, cryptogenic cirrhosis, autoimmune hepatitis, HCV cirrhosis, hepatitis B and other liver disease.
- Ordering and assisting wit Pre-liver transplant inpatient evaluation work up including Echo, PFTs, ABGs, imaging, conducted Well Woman Exams, and etc.
- Worked with post-surgical patients after orthotropic liver and/or combined liver-kidney transplantation
RN IV (Charge Nurse)
Methodist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
03.2018 - 10.2020
- Monitored delivery of patient care for entire unit, including implementation of care plans.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services. Demonstrate knowledge of caring for patients undergoing moderate to deep Sedation.
- Demonstrates knowledge of access site management (i.e. Monitoring femoral or radial vein/artery procedure site for any signs of bleeding, hematoma, irritation, etc.); venous and arterial sheath pulls
- Assists physician with procedures performed in the Cath lab holding area by preparing equipment and supplies, positioning patient, and giving medications in accordance with departmental policy.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones.
RN Liver Transplant Coordinator
Texas Transplant Institute Liver Clinic
San Antonio, TX
07.2017 - 09.2018
- Monitored and followed all diagnostic studies for end stage liver disease and organ management team
- Prior authorizations through Cover My Meds and various specialty pharmacies
- Evaluate health status as per clinical protocol and United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) guidelines
- Communicate and coordinate any patient issues/concerns to the appropriate transplant team member
- Provides patient care under the direction of the transplant physician/hepatologist
- Responsible for data collection/entry/management for all regulatory agency requirements.
Registered Nurse II Intensive Care Unit
Methodist Specialty And Transplant Hospital
San Antonio, TX
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Provides critical monitoring and support at the bedside to multi-patient surgeries, pre-operative teaching, and anti-rejection therapy in liver, kidney, and pancreas transplant patients
- Continuous education and practice in ventilator support, infusion therapy, hemodynamic monitoring, artic sun therapy and rapid response/code team activation
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Registered Nurse
San Antonio Behavioral Hospital
San Antonio, TX
03.2016 - 09.2016
- Provide timely, accurate and through documentation of patient behavior, medication administration, medical interventions, treatment planning.
- Adhering to milieu therapy.
- Skill in preparing and maintaining appropriate medical record documentation.
- Performed Charge RN duties which included: Bed board assignments, completing census, chart checks, delegating admissions/discharges and providing additional help on floor.
Direct Care RN II
State Supported Living Center
Corpus Christi, TX
08.2014 - 04.2016
- Provided direct services and support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Prepares, maintains, and reviews patient records and patient assignments determined by the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT)
- Set up clinic visits on the unit and note with the unit physician; Conducts physical assessments of patient health and implements appropriate action by following nursing protocols per state established policies and guidelines
- Work with campus/infirmary RN for medical emergencies -Daily monitoring of emergency equipment and AED carts on the homes
Education
Master of Science - Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX04.2015
Associates of Applied Science - Nursing (ADN)
HCC Coleman College for Health Professions
05.2014
Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Public Relations, Business Administration
University of Texas San Antonio
San Antonio, TX12.2009
Certificate in Legal Reasoning From Summer ILPA - Legal Studies
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX08.2009
Skills
- Patient-centered compassionate care
- Treatment plan development
- Health risk assessments and patient counseling
- Interdisciplinary team coordination
- Regulatory compliance oversight
- Audit management and data evaluation
- Conducting investigations
- Analytical thinking and process development
Certification
- AANP Family Nurse Practitioner Certification #F01200085
- APRN CNP License #AP144888 expires February 2022
- Registered Nurse License #860262 expires February 2022
- DEA License expires February 2023
- AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) expires May 2022
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) expires May 2022
References
Felicia Williams M.D.
Internal Medicine Specialist
5439 Ray Ellison Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78242
P: 410-294-3871
Marla Sanchez MSN, FNP-C
Primary Care Services
13873 Park Center Rd, Ste 330
Herndon, VA 20171
P: 312-213-9355
Alfred Montgomery PA-C
Cardiology Clinic of San Antonio
4458 Medical Dr Ste 640
San Antonio, TX 78229
P: 210-859-4997
Katrina Peterson DNP, FNP-C
Envision Physician Services
1A Burton Hills Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37215
P: 210-415-8717
Timeline
Nursing Program Compliance Nurse
San Antonio State Supported Living Center
01.2024 - Current
OMV Medical - Federal Contractor
02.2022 - 01.2024
Nurse Practitioner
Methodist Physicians Texas Transplant Specialists
11.2020 - 02.2022
RN IV (Charge Nurse)
Methodist Hospital
03.2018 - 10.2020
RN Liver Transplant Coordinator
Texas Transplant Institute Liver Clinic
07.2017 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse II Intensive Care Unit
Methodist Specialty And Transplant Hospital
06.2016 - 07.2017
Registered Nurse
San Antonio Behavioral Hospital
03.2016 - 09.2016
Direct Care RN II
State Supported Living Center
08.2014 - 04.2016
Master of Science - Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Texas Medical Branch
Associates of Applied Science - Nursing (ADN)
HCC Coleman College for Health Professions
Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Public Relations, Business Administration
University of Texas San Antonio
Certificate in Legal Reasoning From Summer ILPA - Legal Studies
The University of Texas At San Antonio
- AANP Family Nurse Practitioner Certification #F01200085
- APRN CNP License #AP144888 expires February 2022
- Registered Nurse License #860262 expires February 2022
- DEA License expires February 2023
- AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) expires May 2022
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) expires May 2022
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