Joy Williams
Acworth,GA
Summary
Experienced psychiatric nurse practitioner with 9 years in mental health care. Skilled in therapeutic communication, crisis intervention, patient assessment, care plan development, and medical documentation. Proactive team player dedicated to improving patients' lives. Strong clinical expertise in mental health assessments, therapeutic interventions, and medication management. Collaborative with multidisciplinary teams and adaptable to changing clinical needs. Proficient in patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning in psychiatric settings. Utilizes advanced clinical knowledge to deliver holistic care addressing mental and physical health needs. Knowledgeable in effective therapeutic interventions and crisis management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Leadership
ALANA RECOVERY
05.2024 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and personalized treatment planning.
- Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications, including Vivitrol and Brixadi for substance use disorders, ensuring patient safety and efficacy.
- Oversee medical clearance for Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) patients, ensuring accurate risk assessment and treatment readiness.
- Provide strategic leadership as the Acting Director of Nursing, directly supervising nursing staff and optimizing departmental performance.
- Drive the development and execution of processes for admissions, nursing operations, and psychiatric care, enhancing efficiency and patient outcomes.
- Represent nursing leadership at corporate meetings, developing strategies to enhance revenue and operational success.
- Lead rigorous chart audits, maintaining compliance with clinical standards and ensuring exceptional care quality.
- Design, implement, and enforce safety protocols, delivering targeted training to maintain a safe and compliant clinical environment.
- Establish and sustain efficient referral processes, ensuring seamless continuity of care for patients.
- Spearhead Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives, driving continuous improvement.
- Architect and standardize processes for seamless transitions from residential care to PHP and IOP, optimizing patient flow and outcomes.
- Develop and maintain clear, actionable guidelines for admissions and nursing protocols, fostering consistency in patient care.
- Champion holistic care by providing patient and family education on psychiatric conditions, treatments, and medications.
- Mentor and empower nursing staff through targeted education, ensuring adherence to clinical best practices.
- Serve as a critical liaison between nursing and administrative leadership, ensuring strategic alignment and goal achievement.
- Proactively refine clinical practices, driving excellence in patient care and operational efficiency.
- Maintained high professional standards by adhering to ethical guidelines, legal regulations, and organizational policies in all aspects of psychiatric nursing practice.
- Coordinated with community agencies to provide patients with comprehensive support services such as housing assistance, vocational training, and substance abuse treatment.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through providing effective psychotherapy and medication management for patients with mental health disorders.
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
WELLSTAR HEALTH SYSTEM
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Consistently deliver quality patient care in a fast-paced behavioral health setting by:
- Performing thorough patient assessments & developing comprehensive care plans.
- Screening patients, preparing them for exams & maintaining accurate records.
- Effectively communicating medication & treatment instructions to patients & their families.
- Improve overall patient experience by maintaining efficient patient flow throughout the healthcare process.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists to adjust medication regimens, optimizing therapeutic effectiveness while minimizing side effects.
- Provided crisis intervention and stabilization for acute behavioral health situations, ensuring patient safety and proper treatment implementation.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Clinical Rotations
AVANT PSYCHIATRY & AXIS HOPE
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and developed individualized treatment plans for patients with anxiety disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Major Depression, Substance Use Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Traumatic Brain Injuries, and Dementia.
- Prescribed appropriate psychotropic medications when clinically indicated, assessing risk factors, and involving patients and families in treatment planning.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, including psychologists, social workers, and occupational therapists, to ensure comprehensive care and positive patient outcomes.
- Participated in medical duties and functions related to quality of care, peer review, and performance improvement activities, contributing to the continuous enhancement of patient care services.
Behavioral/Neurology Step down ICU/Medsurg Nurse
GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Played a critical role in managing patients with acute neurological conditions by:
- Accurately assessing patients & tailoring care to their specific needs.
- Coordinating swift emergency responses, ensuring patient safety during critical situations.
- Administering critical IV medications to stabilize patients, enabling thorough assessment & treatment.
- Confidently handling diverse patient cases, i.e., strokes, intracranial hematomas, head injuries, & coma.
- Providing clear explanations of procedures & test results to patients & families
- Increased positive patient outcomes, patient & family satisfaction, & unit efficiency.
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
WELLSTAR HEALTH SYSTEM
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Provided specialized care to clients with mental health needs by:
- Delivery of quality patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Manage efficient flow of patients including screening, preparation for exam, providing general nursing care, and arranging or testing and admissions.
- Instruct patients and families regarding medications and treatment instructions.
- Maintain and review patients' records including posting tests and examination results.
- Administer medications in accordance with physician order.
- (CLOSED IN NOVEMBER 2022)
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
PYRAMID HEALTHCARE
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Provided specialized care to clients with mental health needs by:
- Performing thorough nursing assessments to develop treatment plans tailored to veterans and homeless needs.
- Accurately providing medication orders, transcribing them onto MAR, & coordinating pharmacy delivery.
- Actively participating in chart monitoring & action plan implementation.
- Educating clients about detox protocols, length of stay, & treatment plans
- Improved clients’ mental health outcomes by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to create a well-informed recovery process.
Recovery Mental Health Specialist
GATEWAY HOMES
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Facilitated client progress on mental health journeys by:
- Collaborating with psychiatrists & physicians to address medication non-adherence concerns.
- Completing daily progress notes, quarterly reviews, & case documentation including pie notes, service authorization reports, crisis plans, & incident reports according to agency protocols.
- Offering tailored mental health skill-building services within clients' residences & communities.
- Increased clients’ achievement of stability & independence by providing individualized goal-oriented training.
QA Mental Specialist
OPTIMUM HEALTH SYSTEM
02.2018 - 07.2018
- Improved the quality & accuracy of clinical documentation by:
- Collecting intake demographics for new psychiatric patients to prepare for their assessment process.
- Meticulously creating & processing patients' record folders.
- Auditing medical records for completeness & accuracy.
- Positively impacted overall client experience by streamlining the patient care process.
Behavioral Health Technician
FRANCIS X GALLAGHER SERVICES
02.2016 - 04.2018
- Provided personalized care & support to clients by:
- Assisting with daily maintenance of their physical appearance, hygiene, & personal responsibilities.
- Actively participating in assigned Individual Plan (IP) meetings & contributing valuable input for the execution of individualized care.
- Ensuring timely communication of all medical concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Carrying out medical procedures & administering medical treatments as directed by nurses or supervisors.
- Played a crucial role in clients' achievement & maintenance of well-being, comfort, & independence.
Education
MS - Psychiatric Nursing
ANDERSON UNIVERSITY
ANDERSON, SC12.2023
BS - Nursing
STRATFORD UNIVERSITY
WOODBRIDGE, VA10.2020
BA - Health Administration & Policy
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
BALTIMORE, MD05.2016
Skills
- Empathetic communication techniques
- Behavioral health interventions
- Substance abuse counseling
- Crisis management
- Comprehensive psychiatric assessments
- Medication oversight
- Behavioral disorders, mental illnesses, & developmental disabilities
- Psychiatric assessment
- Suicide risk assessment
- Geriatric psychiatry
- Individual therapy
- Schizophrenia treatment
- Bipolar disorder treatment
- Child and adolescent psychiatry
- Personality disorder treatment
- Eating disorder treatment
- Autism spectrum disorder treatment
- Substance abuse treatment
- Anxiety disorder treatment
- Patient health education
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Medication monitoring
- Team collaboration
- Behavioral health care
Certification
- PMHNP Board Certified in GA, AZ,& CO
- RN License | BLS (Compact)
- DEA License
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Leadership
ALANA RECOVERY
05.2024 - Current
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
WELLSTAR HEALTH SYSTEM
08.2023 - 06.2024
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Clinical Rotations
AVANT PSYCHIATRY & AXIS HOPE
01.2023 - 12.2023
Behavioral/Neurology Step down ICU/Medsurg Nurse
GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
09.2022 - 09.2023
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
WELLSTAR HEALTH SYSTEM
06.2022 - 09.2022
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
PYRAMID HEALTHCARE
04.2021 - 04.2022
Recovery Mental Health Specialist
GATEWAY HOMES
05.2019 - 08.2020
QA Mental Specialist
OPTIMUM HEALTH SYSTEM
02.2018 - 07.2018
Behavioral Health Technician
FRANCIS X GALLAGHER SERVICES
02.2016 - 04.2018
BS - Nursing
STRATFORD UNIVERSITY
BA - Health Administration & Policy
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
MS - Psychiatric Nursing
ANDERSON UNIVERSITY
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