Billita Williams
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Commissioned Officer of the United States Public Health Service. Dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years’ of experience serving at risk populations with a substantial background in Pediatric/Adolescent Care Issues, Public Health, Family, Psychiatric and Home Health Nursing. Forward-thinking public health professional well-versed in policy analysis and public health concerns. Knowledgeable about existing program benefits and limitations. Excellent organizational and analytical abilities. Successful at presenting talks, writing reports and developing roadmaps to deal with diverse public health issues. Good researcher, consensus builder and conflict manager. Proficient in resource utilization, policy and program reviews.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Nurse Consultant
Health And Resources Service Administration
05.2022 - Current
- Full-Time: 40 hrs/week
- Serves as Nurse Consultant for Health Systems Branch (HSB), Division of Injury Compensation Programs.
- Reviews medical records submitted by requester seeking compensation as result of injury related to countermeasure under PREP Act to determine adequacy of available information, the likelihood of countermeasure causation based on medical principles, knowledge of literature, and understanding of associated diseases and conditions.
- Serves as strategic advisor and consultant, making expert determinations, and selecting appropriate expert medical sub-specialists to perform medical reviews under contract.
- Evaluates epidemiological data generated through Program, current medical research information, knowledge gained through interactions with professional peers in scientific community, and own professional expertise to develop rationale for outlining appropriate actions to increase safety of covered vaccines.
- Conducts complex clinical analysis using medical records and making professional nursing and medical judgement of requesters' medical justification in determining causation of injuries from vaccines covered by National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) such as measles, mumps and rubella, seasonal influenza, and countermeasures covered by Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program, such as COVID-19 vaccines.
Senior Public Health Analyst
Health Resources And Service Administration (HRSA)
06.2020 - 05.2022
- Full-Time 40hr/ Week
- Served as Branch Subject Matter Expert as Sole Nurse
- Provided leadership to agencies and organizations in development, extension, and improvement of their health care systems, strategies, and services
- Analyzed and evaluated effectiveness of program operations, including, but not limited to: researching information, generating reports, compiling data, designing limited studies, conducting surveys, and coordinating public health activities
- Planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating content or projected public health programs to assess their success in achieving objectives for various initiatives
- Review legislation in order to develop strategies and approaches for implementing programs, and prepares issue and policy papers; analyzing established public health policy and recommending related areas for improvement.
- Maintained current understanding of public health issues and program options
- Evaluated quality of current services and recommended improvements
- Helped programs improve outreach efforts and results with fresh designs for educational materials and visual aids
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Indian Health Services
06.2012 - 06.2020
- Full-Time 40 hr/Week
- Perform comprehensive patient-family assessments (physical and mental health) and exams
- Provide treatment as determined
- Collect and interpret diagnostic data
- Provide consultation and education to patients, health care providers, and community
- Facilitate, participate, and conduct child/family health research and epidemiology
- Nurse Practitioner-Hardship/Isolated billet at Sells Service Unit for Indian Health Service
- Provides Full time primary/acute patient care as solo provider at School Based Health Clinic(s). Monitored school clinic(s) inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated
- Consultant for maternal/child health issues within Bureau of Indian Education schools serviced by PHS officer
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
- Responded to numerous volatile mental health situations to restore safety for students(patients) and staff
- Developed and improved health education program in schools for students and staff on specific health issues
- Partnered with agencies and organizations driving improvements in community health
- Writing admissions, transfers, and discharge orders
- Referrals and consultations upon indication
- Documentation through in-depth progress notes and dictation summaries
- Provided skillful monitoring of patients for possible adverse reactions to drugs or procedures that may require emergency treatment or revision of the prescribed regimen
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
- Preceptor for Nurse Practitioner Students
- Fort McDermitt IHS- 2 week TDY to assist with health care provider shortage
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
The Little Clinic
07.2009 - 06.2012
- Full-Time->PRN
- Diagnose and treat common illnesses and minor injuries, prescribe or order medication, obtain medical histories, perform physical examinations, perform tests and interpret laboratory results, perform health screenings, counsel and teach health and nutrition
- Participate in peer review, staff, quality assurance and other meetings with other health practitioners as required
- Participate and ensure that clinics are 365 days/year "survey ready"
- Collaborate with regional management in participating in community event to promote TLC to generate increased utilization of clinic
- Respond as directed by regional management to correct any situations noted on customer service surveys
- Manage clinic's inventory and order supplies to maintain cost effective clinical operations
- Perform quality control on instrumentation as scheduled
- Participate and ensure that clinics are 365 days/year "survey ready" with HIPAA regulations and Company policies
- Control costs at clinics to meet budgeted profitability goals
- Participate in other operational duties and responsibilities as assigned by regional management.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Neighborhood Health Care
11.2009 - 06.2012
- Full-Time 36-40hr/Week-Pediatrics
- Perform comprehensive patient-family assessments and exams
- Provide treatment as determined
- Collect and interpret diagnostic data
- Provide consultation and education to patients, health care providers, and community
- Facilitate, participate, and conduct child/family health research
- Provide operational leadership to health center (FQHC) and ensure compliance with requirements of grants
- Supervise nursing and clinic staff on-site
- Managed Vaccine For Children’s Program
- Formulate reports to state government in accordance to program regulations
- Precept MSN students
Family Nurse Practitioner
Lighthouse Youth Services
03.2009 - 08.2011
- Part-Time
- Provide medical assessment and recommendations of adolescent patients for development and care of residents enrolled by juvenile justice, foster, or family in program for psychiatric or substance abuse issues.
Public Health Nurse II
City Of Cincinnati Health Department
12.2002 - 12.2009
- Full-Time (40 hrs/Week)
- Health assessments & referrals
- Case management for acute and chronic health problems
- Immunization compliance audits and vaccinations
- Screenings: Vision, hearing, BMI and dental
- Consultation/collaboration with primary care providers and school staff
- Health education and counseling
- Coordination and planning with families, health professionals and community agencies for implementation evaluation of needed health services
- Collaboration with community partners to address pressing public health problems: obesity, dental disease, mental health, access to care, covering uninsured and disease preparedness
- Mentoring and training of School Health Assistants, Precept RN students
- Create and revise educational materials
- Navigate within city to reach assigned patient home sites
- Obtain and manage grant funding for public health programs
- Prepare variety of reports and correspondence
- Participate in planning, development and execution of public health programs
Home Health Nurse
Comprehensive Health Care
11.2008 - 03.2009
- PRN
- Provide various types of home care visits for client
- Skilled Nursing and opening client cases to Medicare, Medicaid, ESP, and passport.
Psychiatric Nurse
Various Nursing Agencies
06.2003 - 12.2008
- PRN
- Provide nursing care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric clients on psychiatric and detox units at various facilities/locations.
Education
Post-Master’s Certificate - Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Northern Kentucky University
Newport, KY2013
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN2008
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH2002
High School Diploma -
Villa-Angela- St. Joseph High School
Cleveland, Ohio1997
Skills
- Program analysis
- Policy reviews
- Health education classes
- Community outreach
- Organization and Time Management
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- Licensed Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse - AZ, OH
- Board Certified (ANCC) Family Nurse Practitioner
- BLS Provider
Timeline
Nurse Consultant
Health And Resources Service Administration
05.2022 - Current
Senior Public Health Analyst
Health Resources And Service Administration (HRSA)
06.2020 - 05.2022
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Indian Health Services
06.2012 - 06.2020
Family Nurse Practitioner
Neighborhood Health Care
11.2009 - 06.2012
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
The Little Clinic
07.2009 - 06.2012
Family Nurse Practitioner
Lighthouse Youth Services
03.2009 - 08.2011
Home Health Nurse
Comprehensive Health Care
11.2008 - 03.2009
Psychiatric Nurse
Various Nursing Agencies
06.2003 - 12.2008
Public Health Nurse II
City Of Cincinnati Health Department
12.2002 - 12.2009
Post-Master’s Certificate - Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Northern Kentucky University
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Indiana State University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Cincinnati
High School Diploma -
Villa-Angela- St. Joseph High School
- Licensed Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse - AZ, OH
- Board Certified (ANCC) Family Nurse Practitioner
- BLS Provider
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