Ingrid Williams
Educational Program Director/Nurse Manager/L&D RN-MSN
Fair Oaks,CA
Summary
Skilled RN/MSN and Educational Program Director, committed to managing and tracking program components to meet and exceed set objectives. Extensive experience upholding quality standards to drive program growth. Recognized for wisdom and experience earned over a 2-year career in program development, 7 years of program delivery/teaching, 10 years of nursing, and 22 years of military service. Holds a current Security Clearance, and will retire from the USAF on 31 Oct 2024.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Director-Medical Edu & Training Campus
USAF
Ft Sam Houston, TX
07.2022 - Current
Curriculum development, simulation, teaching, project management, process improvement, evidence-based practice, educational research, resource management/analysis, equipment/supply purchase, data analysis, and human resource development for 1,750 annual staff and students. Accomplishments include decreasing course failure rates by 50%, and increasing first time exam pass rates by 23%.
Charge Nurse-L&D/Postpartum Nurse
USAF
Ft Sam Houston, TX
06.2021 - 06.2022
Inpatient Care, deployment readiness champion, Wing Exercise Inspector, and NRP instructors. Facilitated communication between members of the healthcare team by attending interdisciplinary meetings, and responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
Nurse Manager OBYN Clinic
USAF
RAF Lakenheath, UK
01.2020 - 06.2021
Clinical Operations Management, interim flight commander, deployment medical readiness, schedule management, patient portal management (telephone consults/online appointments, patient messaging), virtual health innovation, dysplasia program manager, military exercise inspector, simulations operator/trainer. Accomplishments include winning the AWHONN Armed Forces Excellence in Leadership award.
Element Leader LDRP
USAF
RAF Lakenheath, UK
01.2018 - 06.2021
Interim Flight CC and inpatient RN on Labor and Delivery/postpartum/OR-Identified training needs for team members based on individual skill sets and development objectives, provided mentorship to junior staff members, helping them develop their skillset further, evaluated existing procedures for potential risks or hazards before implementation, provided leadership and guidance to a team of 24 staff, and served as primary lead for readiness, simulation, safety, and TJC inspection.
Charge Nurse-LDRP
USAF
Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, AK
01.2015 - 01.2018
Inpatient care on labor and delivery/Postpartum/OR. Assisted in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures, evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care, and coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care. Accomplishments include leading unit to honorable mentions for newborn hearing screens and newborn vaccinations, and winning March of Dimes Pediatric Nurse of the Year for the state of Alaska.
Instructor-Aerospace Medical Service Course
USAF
Sheppard AFB And Ft Sam Houston, TX
05.2008 - 08.2012
Instructor and Instructor Superevisor for the Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice Course, to include joint operations with the United States Navy Corpsman Program. Provided individualized instruction to students to improve their academic performance for BLS, EMT, and Nursing, assessed student progress through tests and quizzes in order to evaluate understanding of course material, and conducted lectures, demonstrations and group activities in order to enhance learning experience.
Aerospace Medical Technician
USAF
Hurlburt Field, FL
04.2003 - 04.2008
Women’s health, family health, aerospace medicine. Performed medical assessments on pilots and aircrews to ensure fitness for duty according to FAA regulations, assisted flight surgeons with inflight emergency response and annual physical examinations, including vision testing and audiograms, and conducted laboratory tests such as urinalysis, hematology, chemistry, immunoassays, and drug screens.
Education
MSN-Administration -
Liberty University
12-2018
BSN - Nursing
Wayland Baptist University
San Antonio 08-2014
Skills
- Policy Implementation, Operations Oversight, Strategic leadership, Policy and procedure improvements, Academic advisement, Innovation and Creativity, Curriculum Development, Lesson Planning, Classroom Management, Student Counseling, Personnel Supervision, Budget coordination
- Program Leadership, Student Records Management, Staff Development, Organizational Leadership, Task Prioritization, Program Operations, Staff Hiring and Evaluations, Program Development, Excellent Communication, Problem-solving aptitude, Staff Leadership, Department management, Compliance Oversight, Critical Thinking
Languages
Norwegian
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Professional Military Education
- 2021, Squadron Officer School (SOS), Virtual in residence, Maxwell AFB, AL/UK
- 2013, Commissioned Officer Training (COT), Maxwell AFB, AL
- 2006, Airman Leadership School (ALS), Hurlburt Field, FL, Distinguished Graduate
- 2003, First Term Airman Course (FTAC), Hurlburt Field, FL, Honor Graduate/Proff. Award
- 2002, Basic Military Training (BMT), Lackland Air Force Base, TX
Certification
2017 NCC Inpatient Obstetrics/RNC-OB (Exp. Jun 2025)
2014 Registered Nurse, License number 864722 (Exp. Aug 2025)
Current Membership
- 2019-Present, AWHONN Member
- 2014-2019, Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing
Job Related Education Training
- Recurring, Basic Life Support Provider, 05/2026, Sheppard, TX
- 2023, Disrupting unconscious bias and improving the workplace, Udemy, Ft Sam, TX
- 2023, Agile Project Management, MindsparQ/Udemy, Ft Sam Houston, TX
- 2023, Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, & Evaluation course, METC, TX
- 2022, NRP Instructor, 03/2024, RAF Lakenheath, UK
- 2022, Resolve Through Sharing Infant Death Counselor Course, RAF Lakenheath UK
- 2021, Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring Course, 10/2023, JBER, AK
- 2021, ECO, 10/2023, RAF Lakenheath, UK
- 2020, Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Affiliate Photographer Course, RAF Lakenheath, UK
- 2020, ACLS, RAF Lakenheath, UK
- 2020, Joint Base Flight Commanders Course, RAF Mildenhall, UK
- 2020, Green Belt Training, RAF Lakenheath
- 2019, Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), RAF Mildenhall, UK
- 2015, Scottsdale Nurse Transition Program, Scottsdale Healthcare
- 2010, Critical Care Course, Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB, TX
- 2009, Instructor Supervisor Course, Sheppard Air Force Base, TX
- 2008, Basic Instructor Course (BIC), Sheppard Air Force Base, TX
- 2005, CSTARS/PHTLS, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
- 2003, Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician Certification, Sheppard, TX
Deployment Experience
02/06/06, 09/06/06, Manas Airbase, Kyrgyzstan, Security escort for third country nationals and served as a guide for work details on and around the base.
Accomplishments
2023 – Group Field Grade Officer (FGO) of the Quarter
2021 – AWHONN Armed Forces Excellence in Leadership winner
2020 – USAFE single submission for Juanita Redmond award (Air Force Nursing award)
2020 – Top Performer of the Month, Maternal Child Unit
2019 – 48th MDG single submission for AFMS nursing/CGO of the year
2018 - Company Grade Officer (CGO) of the year, 48th MDG Inpatient Squadron (IPTS)
2018 - Top Performer of the Month, Maternal Child Unit
2017 - Company Grade Officer (CGO) of the quarter, 673rd Inpatient Squadron (IPTS)
2016 - Nurse of the year for the State of Alaska, March of Dimes OB/Pediatric category
2016 - Company Grade Officer (CGO) of the quarter, 673rd Inpatient Squadron (IPTS)
2015 - Certificate of Congressional Recognition by Congressman David Schweikert of AZ
2011 - Volunteer of the quarter, 937th Training Group
2011 - Military volunteer of the quarter, 383 Training Squadron
2011 - Non-Commissioned Officer of the quarter, 383 Training Group
2010 - Inspector General Top Performer, Air Education Training Command
2007 - Olsen Wegner Aerospace Medicine Airman of the year, USAF Special Operations Command
2007 - Airman of the year, 1st Special Operations Medical Group
2007 - Airman of the quarter, 1st Special Operations Medical Group
2007 - Airman of the quarter 16th Medical Group
2006 - Escort of the quarter, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing -Kyrgyzstan
2006 - Operation Safety Eagle Eye Award, 376th Air Expeditionary - Kyrgyzstan
2004 - Outstanding Aerospace Medical Tech of the year, Air Force Special Operations Command
2004 - Airman of the year, 16th Medical Operations Squadron
2004 - Airman of the quarter, 16th Medical Operations Squadron
2004 - Airman of the year, 16th Medical Group
2004 - 16th Medical Group Airman of the quarter
2003 - 16th Medical Group Customer Service Award
Timeline
Program Director-Medical Edu & Training Campus
USAF
07.2022 - Current
Charge Nurse-L&D/Postpartum Nurse
USAF
06.2021 - 06.2022
Nurse Manager OBYN Clinic
USAF
01.2020 - 06.2021
Element Leader LDRP
USAF
01.2018 - 06.2021
Charge Nurse-LDRP
USAF
01.2015 - 01.2018
Instructor-Aerospace Medical Service Course
USAF
05.2008 - 08.2012
Aerospace Medical Technician
USAF
04.2003 - 04.2008
MSN-Administration -
Liberty University
BSN - Nursing
Wayland Baptist University
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