ELAINE K PARKER-WILLIAMS
Cranston,RI
Summary
A 30 +-year proven track record of providing quality care to patients in various health settings that include community clinics, hospitals, and long-term care institutions. Ability to administer critical patient needs, collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, and maintain detailed documentation and records. Experience in educating undergrad nursing students in clinical settings and precepting Nurse Practitioners students.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
PROVIDENCE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
2014.01 - Current
- Treatment of a wide variety of acute and chronic conditions including sinusitis, upper respiratory tract infections, reading x-rays, splinting minor fractured, dermatological conditions and suturing wounds to underserved patients in an urgent and primary setting
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Shared decision making with patients regarding treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Patient satisfaction scores consistently exceed above average, surpassing clinic goals set
- Work as a preceptor for Nurse Practitioner students.
Diversity Officer
University of Rhode Island
2017.01 - 2020.06
- Achieve key objectives to grow and achieve organizational growth to enhance workforce diversity
- Work with graduate Nurse Practitioner Students from diverse backgrounds, familiarizing them with practices from other cultures
- Drove understanding and accommodation of individual differences through development training and mentoring immigrant students of diverse cultures.
CLINICAL GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT
UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND
2012.01 - 2015.01
- Applies knowledge of current nursing theories and practice skills that are applied in the simulation lab to create clinical scenarios for students
- Provides the level of supervision discussed with the clinical instructor while serving as a resource to the student for specific learning activities
- Develops and maintains a positive learning environment for students.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to improve teaching and learning by sharing resources and best practices.
Medical Consultant
Rhode Island Department Of Health
2012.08 - 2014.04
- Studied disease group benefits, patient selection and treatment options to facilitate general health improvement and illness-specific objectives.
- Scrutinized promotional materials for medical accuracy and compliance with guidelines and regulations.
- Conducted scientific and clinical presentations to facilitate medical education strategy.
- Provided authoritative opinion and expertise to medical-based questions from internal personnel to comply with statutory requirements.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
Family Nurse Practitioner
CVS Minute Clinic
2006.01 - 2014.01
- Precept and orientate newly hired nurse practitioners while managing the day-to-day activities of the clinic
- Work independently, determine the best way to improve or manage a patient’s health, and discuss ways to integrate and promote health strategies into a patient’s lifestyle.
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
Staff Nurse/Emergency Room
Roger William Medical Center
2003.01 - 2006.01
- Provide nursing care within this prestigious urban hospital
- Handle medical emergencies resulting from events such as strokes, cardiac arrest, car accidents, stabbings, head injuries, poison ingestion, drug overdoses, sexual assault, and burns
- Assess and stabilize patients with expedience and accuracy. Provided and coordinated patient care, provided emotional support to patients and their family members, and educated patients and the public about various health conditions.
- Prepared, administered and documented medications and intravenous infusions on physician orders.
Education
Doctorate of Nurse -
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI2015
Family Nurse Practitioner -
Masters of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI2005
Post Masters Certificate - Geriatrics Clinical Nurse Specialist
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Salve Regina University
Newport, RI2002
Skills
- Cultural Awareness
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Decision-Making
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Affiliations
- Liberian Nurses of RI –President American Nurses
- Association Rhode Island Nurses Association African
- Alliance of Rhode Island VOLUNTEER 2010 HEARTT/Brown University -traveled to Liberia to work and educate regional nurses in standard procedures.
Additional Information
- Years of Services Award, CVS 2011
- Health Summit Community Award, African Alliance of RI 2012
Timeline
Diversity Officer
University of Rhode Island
2017.01 - 2020.06
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
PROVIDENCE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
2014.01 - Current
Medical Consultant
Rhode Island Department Of Health
2012.08 - 2014.04
CLINICAL GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT
UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND
2012.01 - 2015.01
Family Nurse Practitioner
CVS Minute Clinic
2006.01 - 2014.01
Staff Nurse/Emergency Room
Roger William Medical Center
2003.01 - 2006.01
Doctorate of Nurse -
University of Rhode Island
Family Nurse Practitioner -
Masters of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Rhode Island
Post Masters Certificate - Geriatrics Clinical Nurse Specialist
University of Rhode Island
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Salve Regina University
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