ERNISE WILLIAMS, PHD, RN
Middleton,WI
Summary
Focused education and healthcare professional with a doctoral degree in Nursing and experience helping students achieve education goals and patients achieve better health outcomes. Transformative leader talented at building lasting
relationships and partnering with others to meet objectives.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Transitional Case Manager
UW Health, Transitional Care-Madison, WI
02.2023 - Current
- Effectively communicated with providers regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses, injuries and current medications.
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
- Used Software to maintain database of relevant information for practitioners to access and coordinate patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Manager- Office of Community Engagement
Madison College, Office of Community Engagement-Madison, WI
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Leads the team that is responsible for community relationship building, stakeholder management, project management, and volunteer coordination to improve and increase the engagement with underrepresented populations
- Ensures collaboration with underrepresented groups, community organizations, businesses, schools, and educational institutions
- Monitors and creates community outreach strategies and relationships regarding workforce training, community and economic development, and social action
- Increases the visibility and presence of Madison College in communities of color and impoverished communities throughout the 12-county Madison College District through outreach, collaboration and creating appropriate activities leading to greater community engagement.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Reported to senior management on organizational performance and progress toward goals.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Dean -School of Nursing (served as Interim Dean 6/2020-4/2021)
Madison College, School of Nursing - Madison, WI
06.2020 - 02.2022
- The inaugural Dean, responsible for strategic leadership including curriculum design, organization structure, delivery modes, supervision of faculty and staff, program assessment and fiscal management for the School of Nursing (SoN) across
- Supervised school’s administrative, faculty and support team with over 50 direct reports
- Managed multi-million-dollar budget efficiently
- Created and implemented a vision and strategic direction to address current and future needs through programs, innovative instructional design, and curriculum within the school
- Developed, implemented, and advanced the Equity and Inclusion strategic plan for the SoN
- Developed the first Madison College position of Faculty director of Equity and Inclusion (FDEI)
- Implemented, supervised, and directed the work of the SoN FDEI.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
Associate Dean - Associate Degree Nursing Program (ADN)
Madison College, School of Health Education- Madison, WI
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Managed and supervised the day-to-day operations of the ADN program across the five campus district
- Led and managed program accreditation activities to achieve and maintain program excellence
- Result includes achieving continuing program accreditation status in Fall 2019
- Managed the budget of the Associate Degree Nursing program to ensure financial objectives were achieved and school resource need met
- Led and managed program accreditation activities to achieve and maintain program excellence and continuing accreditation in Fall 2019
- Hired and supervised part-time nursing faculty and staff
- Led the recruiting, hiring, and training of full-time ADN faculty
- Implemented evidence-based strategies related to program operations to ensure that programs, disciplines, and services were responsive to stakeholders needs and reflect excellence and quality
- Served as Dean in their absence
- Supported, and contributed to the visioning and planning for ADN program to provide continuity in leadership
- Implemented action plan with based on strategic goals.
Director- Center for Multicultural Education (July 2017-June 2018)
Edgewood College, School Of Integrative Studies - Madison, Wisconsin
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Responsible for creating, developing, and implementing strategic plan to enhance faculty knowledge skill related to creating an equitable and inclusive learning environment for students
- Received a 1-credit course release for this work
- Responsible to the Center for Multicultural Education (CME) Advisory Board
- Organized and facilitated Board meetings
- Compiled Board reports
- Developed mentoring relationships with students representing multicultural student organizations
- Fostered collaboration across campus departments to develop resources for faculty mentoring and development
- Developed and facilitated New Faculty Orientation Session designed to create awareness of personal biases that may prohibit inclusivity in the classroom
- Developed and managed CME budget
- Led college DEI strategy as an appointed member of the President’s Diversity Advisory Council
- Represented faculty perspectives and problem-solved concerns related to the delivery of culturally relevant education
- Hired, trained, and supervised the Program Coordinator for the Center for Multicultural Education.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
Assistant Professor – Nursing
Edgewood College, Henry Predolin School of Nursing (SoN) - Madison, Wisconsin
01.2016 - 06.2018
- Instructed and advised students in graduate, traditional and accelerated baccalaureate nursing programs
- Served as co-chair of the 2017-2018 SoN Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee: Proposed structure and led committee implementation
- Led successful Faculty Search Committee 2016-20118
- Co-led Graduate Admissions Committee: Screened, interviewed, and recommended students for program admission
- Taught, planned supervised, and evaluated student clinical and theory courses
- Received exceptional student evaluation ratings
- Co-chaired the Doctor of Nursing Practice committee: mentored graduate students’ quality improvement projects
- Member, College-wide Graduate Curriculum Committee: Developed strategic priorities and consistent processes for assessment across department units
- Led and implemented the 1st Multicultural Nursing Student Career Preview Day for high school students
- Keynote speaker.
- Met with students one-on-one to design learning plans and discuss projects.
- Lectured about Area of expertise.
- Compiled, administered and graded examinations to evaluate and record student comprehension levels.
- Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts for distribution or use within classroom.
- Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as pharmacology, mental health nursing and community health care practices.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Provided individualized instruction to struggling pupils.
- Collaborated with other preceptors and instructors to enhance student experience.
Population Health Data Analyst
UW Health - Madison, Wisconsin
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Responsible for the data collection and analysis for population health management initiatives
- Developed operational metrics for care coordination program
- Collaborated with the care management team to develop simplified tool for national reporting
- Met project timelines and escalated potential issues
- Managed all phases of projects improving care coordination, from proposal phase to end
- Coordinated and facilitated project meetings and decisions across departments
- Trained in multiple Epic reporting tool, SAS, SPSS, STAT, and QlikView development.
Senior Lecturer – Henry Predolin School of Nursing
Edgewood College - Madison, Wisconsin
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Instructed in the traditional and accelerated baccalaureate nursing programs part-time
- Served as member of the curriculum development committee
- Taught, planned supervised, and evaluated student clinical and theory courses
- Received exceptional student evaluation ratings
- Modified curriculum and teaching strategies resulting in course evaluations ratings of excellent by student-reviewers following the first teaching semester.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Implemented instructional technologies in course delivery to engage and educate students.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
Registered Nurse – Electrophysiology Lab
St. Mary's Hospital - Madison, Wisconsin
01.2008 - 09.2013
- Provided direct nursing care for procedural patients
- Ensuring patient comfort and safety
- Achieved expert care ratings on evaluations by peers and managers annually
- Lead patient-centered quality initiative to improve pain outcomes among cardiac procedural patients
- Trained new staff.
Supervisor- Invasive Cardiology and Cardiac Procedures Unit
St. Mary's Hospital - Madison, Wisconsin
09.2001 - 08.2008
- Supervised 33 FTEs (RNs and technologists) in three cost centers
- Ensured the 24hour functionality of 4 high-volume Cath lab suites
- Created departmental strategic initiatives
- Managed implementation new EHR system
- Managed project opening a procedural nursing unit that increased staff and physician efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
Registered Nurse - Medical ICU and Cardiac Cath Lab
St. Mary's Hospital - Madison, Wisconsin
06.1988 - 09.2001
- Cross-trained to provide expert care in multiple cardiac lab clinical nursing roles
- Chair, house-wide Nursing Education Shared Government Council; Member of Nursing Coordinating Council
- Deliverables included the development and implementation of a nursing preceptor program and a Quarterly Nursing Education Series.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL05.2004
PhD- Nursing -
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI08.2014
Master of Science- Nursing -
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI05.2010
Associate of Science- Nursing -
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN06.1987
Skills
- Leadership in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (Healthcare and Higher Education)
- Transformational Leadership in Nursing Education and Practice
- Supervising Teams, Faculty & Staff
- Innovative Research, Strategy & Planning
- Evidence-based Quality Improvement Processes
- Shared Decision-making Principles
- Project Management
- Cultivating Talent & Relationships
- Managing Multiple Priorities
- Population Health
- Curriculum Planning and Implementation
- Instructional Techniques
- Student Achievement
- Microsoft Office
- Standards of Excellence
- Staff Leadership
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Student Performance Data
- Classroom Instruction
- Learning Assessments
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Care Management
- HIPAA Education
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Shared Governance
- Trauma Recovery
Community And Professional Service
- Member, Sigma Theta Tau International: Honor Society of Nursing; Beta- Eta Chapter Scholarship Chair
- Member, American Nurses Association, and Wisconsin Nurses Association
- Co-Founder (2002) and Friend, African American Health Network of Dane County
- Member, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated: Scholarship Fundraiser Event Co-chair 2018
Certification
- Advanced Wisconsin Leadership Development Institute - Leadership Academy, 2022
- Registered Nurse Licensure - State of Wisconsin, 1988, and State of Illinois, 2023
- Certified Interviewer – Madison College, 2021
- Online Teaching Certification – Edgewood College, 2013
Selected Professional Presentations Publications
- Graf, D, & Williams, E. (2017, April). Promoting Sexual Well-being among Older Lesbian Women of Color. Transformative education: Equity, Sustainability, Empowerment. Poster presentation at the 2nd Annual 4W Summit on Women, Gender, and Well-being and 40th Wisconsin Women and Gender Studies Conference, Madison, WI. (nursing student research)
- Williams, E. (2016). Incarceration: A fundamental cause of health inequities between Black and White men? Creating the Healthiest Nation: Climate health Changes. Oral presentation at 2016 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting & Expo, Denver, CO.
- Williams, E. (2014). Incarceration: A fundamental cause of health inequities between Black and White men? (Doctoral dissertation). Available from Proquest LLC database. (UMI No. 3625171).
Quote
Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.
John D. Rockefeller
Timeline
RN Transitional Case Manager
UW Health, Transitional Care-Madison, WI
02.2023 - Current
Manager- Office of Community Engagement
Madison College, Office of Community Engagement-Madison, WI
02.2022 - 11.2022
Dean -School of Nursing (served as Interim Dean 6/2020-4/2021)
Madison College, School of Nursing - Madison, WI
06.2020 - 02.2022
Associate Dean - Associate Degree Nursing Program (ADN)
Madison College, School of Health Education- Madison, WI
06.2018 - 06.2020
Director- Center for Multicultural Education (July 2017-June 2018)
Edgewood College, School Of Integrative Studies - Madison, Wisconsin
06.2017 - 06.2018
Assistant Professor – Nursing
Edgewood College, Henry Predolin School of Nursing (SoN) - Madison, Wisconsin
01.2016 - 06.2018
Population Health Data Analyst
UW Health - Madison, Wisconsin
08.2014 - 07.2015
Senior Lecturer – Henry Predolin School of Nursing
Edgewood College - Madison, Wisconsin
08.2013 - 08.2014
Registered Nurse – Electrophysiology Lab
St. Mary's Hospital - Madison, Wisconsin
01.2008 - 09.2013
Supervisor- Invasive Cardiology and Cardiac Procedures Unit
St. Mary's Hospital - Madison, Wisconsin
09.2001 - 08.2008
Registered Nurse - Medical ICU and Cardiac Cath Lab
St. Mary's Hospital - Madison, Wisconsin
06.1988 - 09.2001
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville University
PhD- Nursing -
University of Wisconsin
Master of Science- Nursing -
University of Wisconsin
Associate of Science- Nursing -
Indiana State University
- Advanced Wisconsin Leadership Development Institute - Leadership Academy, 2022
- Registered Nurse Licensure - State of Wisconsin, 1988, and State of Illinois, 2023
- Certified Interviewer – Madison College, 2021
- Online Teaching Certification – Edgewood College, 2013
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