Brittany P. Williams

Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit 11/2025-Present

• Provide direct nursing care to adult patients in an acute inpatient behavioral health setting utilizing trauma-informed and patient-centered approaches.
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, including suicide risk evaluations, mental status assessments, and behavioral observations.
• Implement de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques to support patient safety and emotional stabilization.
• Administer and monitor psychotropic medications while assessing patient response, side effects, and treatment adherence.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate treatment planning, behavioral management, and discharge preparation.
• Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit

Pulmonary Unit 08/2024-10/2024

• Delivered nursing care to patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions, including COPD, pneumonia, and asthma.
• Monitored vital signs, oxygen saturation, and changes in clinical condition, escalating concerns appropriately to the healthcare team.
• Administered medications, oxygen therapy, and treatments in accordance with provider orders and established care plans.
• Collaborated with respiratory therapists, physicians, and nursing staff to support patient recovery and continuity of care.

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in a high-acuity inpatient behavioral health setting experiencing acute psychiatric crises.
• Utilize therapeutic communication, crisis intervention, and verbal de-escalation techniques to support patient stabilization and safety.
• Perform ongoing behavioral assessments, safety monitoring, and suicide risk precautions in accordance with facility protocols.
• Administer and monitor psychotropic medications while assessing patient response and treatment effectiveness.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate individualized treatment planning and continuity of care in a fast-paced psychiatric environment.

• Pursued targeted clinical experiences and short-term assignments to strengthen foundational nursing skills across diverse patient populations and care settings.
• Gained exposure to acute care and behavioral health environments, reinforcing long-term professional interest in psychiatric nursing.
• Continued development of clinical judgment, therapeutic communication, adaptability, and interdisciplinary collaboration in fast-paced healthcare settings.

• Strengthened foundational nursing skills through diverse clinical experiences and hands-on patient care opportunities following licensure.
• Developed adaptability, clinical judgment, and patient communication skills across multiple healthcare settings while refining long-term specialization in behavioral health nursing.

• Assisted clients with activities of daily living, personal care, and mobility support while promoting safety and dignity.
• Monitored client condition and reported changes in physical or behavioral status to supervising nursing staff.
• Supported medication reminders, vital sign monitoring, and healthcare-related tasks under RN supervision.
• Collaborated with clients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to support individualized care needs and continuity of care.
• Provided compassionate companionship and emotional support during periods of illness, recovery, and lifestyle transition.