JUSU WILLIAMS
Summary
Resourceful PMHNP-BC committed to providing excellent care to patients of all ages. Expertise in performing admission assessments and discharges and participating in crisis interventions. Kind and caring professional with 15 years of experience as a Psychiatric Register Nurse (RN) and 2 years experience as a practitioner monitoring treatment of patients diagnosed with mental health challenges, disabilities and illnesses. I have an exceptional skills in developing individualized plans of care, collecting and analyzing patient data and facilitating individual and group therapy sessions. I am keen on Patient safety and a holistic approach to treatment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Lead Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Pyramid Healthcare /Octoberroad (ACT TEAM-4)
Rocky Point, North Carolina
05.2024 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Alliance Health/Kidspeace
07.2023 - Current
- Evaluates age-appropriate history and physical (H&P)in collaboration with the patient, family, and health care team
- Assesses patients' physical, psychosocial, psychological, and cultural needs and formulates measures to meet patient needs
- Establishes priorities in planning and organizing patient care based on H&P assessment
- Perform psychological evaluation and make appropriate recommendations
- Diagnoses and treats acute, episodic, or chronic illness independently or as part of a healthcare team
- Documents pertinent data, including assessments, interventions, and evaluations
- Charts clinical observation (direct or through dictation)
- Collaborates with physicians and other staff on establishing realistic outcome goals as needed
- Implements appropriate health care interventions as needed, using proper Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) prescriptive practice guidelines
- Call permissible medication to pharmacies
- Collaborates with a nutritionist to evaluate intake/output calorie counts
- Provides on-call responsibilities on a scheduled basis directed by the medical director
- Focuses on health promotion and disease prevention
- Orders, performs, or interprets diagnostic tests such as a lab.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
One Mind Behavioral Health Services. PLLC
06.2023 - Current
- Performs detailed assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans in accordance with all federal and state statutes, regulations, and protocols
- Prescribes, recommend, and discontinue medications and treatments based on clinical findings
- Stipulates medication management for patients on medication and intermittent reassessment (as needed) for those assessed (but not on medication)
- Counsel patients during appointments on medication benefits and risks
- Interprets and evaluates labs to identify and assess patients' clinical problems and health care needs
- Respond to client emergencies and be accessible to crisis as an on-call clinician
- Collaborates with the medical director, supervising psychiatrist, nursing staff, medical assistants, therapists, and other treatment team members to meet patients' needs
- Responsible for timely and accurate completion of medical records documentation, including assessment, treatment plan, progress notes
- Refer patients to other medical providers for consultation or specialized care for treatment when appropriate
- Work with guardians, relatives, and significant others on the patient's conditions and treatment when clinically appropriate
- Return calls and emails promptly (within 24 hours of receipt or sooner if clinically necessary)
- Making prompt decisions on treatment as an on-call clinician.
Clinical Nurse II
UNC WAKEBROOK
11.2018 - 06.2023
- Identified patients' health needs by conducting fundamental nursing assessments
- Carried out and assessed individualized care plans tailored to each patient's needs upon admission to deliver remarkable services
- Ensured smooth workflow by delegating tasks appropriately and seeking advice from psychiatric and social workers to develop effective action plans for physically aggressive patients
- Administered oral and intramuscular psychotropic medications to ensure the fastest response to symptoms
- Fostered a therapeutic environment and provided treatment plans while assigning patients to appropriate units based on thorough evaluation and medical history
- Upon admission, discharge planning began, including identifying community programs and outpatient resources that would best suit the needs of patients and their families
- Restrictive interventions based on established policies and procedures were implemented to safeguard the patients' well-being and dignity.
Lead Nurse
Central Prison
05.2012 - 11.2018
- Streamlined all operations by overseeing a team of 6 Nurses and 4 CNAs
- Uphold the responsibility for managing two floors with 60 beds to ensure seamless functionality
- Guarantee efficient and effective operations of the units in compliance with defined regulations
- Executed fundamental nursing procedures such as conducting assessments, inserting IVs, administering blood transfusions, and providing wound care
- Performing laboratory draws and promptly notifying healthcare providers of critical lab values
- Conducted admission assessments and evaluations.
Clinical Nurse II
Wake County
05.2014 - 05.2016
- Conducted thorough needs assessments and developed, implemented, and evaluated treatment plans while educating patients and providing them with the necessary care
- Acted as a nursing professional in a supervisory capacity to provide expert patient care and treatment
- Oversaw the responsibility of administering medication, performing phlebotomy, transcribing physician, and physician assistant orders
- Documenting patient medical records, monitoring and treating infectious diseases, and responding to emergencies across various units
- Effectively communicated with patients and families while maintaining the confidentiality of all patient information
- Adhered to infection control standards and ensured the safe use and operation of equipment
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated individualized care plans with medical providers to foster independent living through appropriate care
- Emphasized comprehensive psychiatric nursing to offer advanced care for patients with behavioral health needs, conduct intake procedures for psychiatric and dual diagnosis patients, and work with a large inmate population
- Screened inmates for medical needs upon arrival, made clinical judgments, and ensured appropriate admission while serving as a primary care provider.
Staff Nurse
Strategic Behavior Health
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Played a crucial role in developing individualized treatment plans through admission assessments and evaluations
- Collaborated with adolescents facing emotional and behavior crisis
- Conducted thorough needs assessments and developed, implemented, and evaluated treatment plans while educating patients and providing them with the necessary care
- Adhered to infection control standards and ensured the safe use and operation of equipment
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated individualized care plans with medical providers to foster independent living through appropriate care.
Charge Nurse
Cherry Hospital
04.2009 - 05.2012
- Identified patients' health needs by conducting fundamental nursing assessments
- Carried out and assessed individualized care plans tailored to each patient's needs upon admission to deliver remarkable services
- Ensured smooth workflow by delegating tasks appropriately and seeking advice from psychiatric and social workers to develop effective action plans for physically aggressive patients
- Administered oral and intramuscular psychotropic medications to ensure the fastest response to symptoms
- Fostered a therapeutic environment and provided treatment plans while assigning patients to appropriate units based on thorough evaluation and medical history
- Upon admission, patients are planned for discharge, including identifying community programs and outpatient resources that best suit their and their families' needs
- Safeguarded the patients' well-being and dignity by properly implementing restrictive interventions based on established policies and procedures.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Norwich University
Northfield, VTBachelor's degree - Nursing Education (BSN)
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NCAssociate's Degree -
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MAAssociate's Degree - Computer Science
Smythe Institute of Management & Technology
Skills
- Assessment
- Risk Management
- Health Promotion
- Medication management/Prescription Writing
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Behavioral Health Care
- Patient Safety
- Therapeutic Communication
- Mental Health Counseling
- Patient Education
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Substance Abuse Treatment
- Treatment Planning
Accomplishments
Employee of the month on multiple occasions, Patient center champion.
Certification
- Adult Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) - ANCC
- Register Nurse - North Carolina Board of Nursing -NCBON
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) - American Heart Association
Affiliations
- I love sports, love cooking and spending quality time with my family
Timeline
Lead Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Pyramid Healthcare /Octoberroad (ACT TEAM-4)
05.2024 - Current
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Alliance Health/Kidspeace
07.2023 - Current
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
One Mind Behavioral Health Services. PLLC
06.2023 - Current
Clinical Nurse II
UNC WAKEBROOK
11.2018 - 06.2023
Staff Nurse
Strategic Behavior Health
06.2014 - 08.2014
Clinical Nurse II
Wake County
05.2014 - 05.2016
Lead Nurse
Central Prison
05.2012 - 11.2018
Charge Nurse
Cherry Hospital
04.2009 - 05.2012
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Norwich University
Bachelor's degree - Nursing Education (BSN)
Winston-Salem State University
Associate's Degree -
Quinsigamond Community College
Associate's Degree - Computer Science
Smythe Institute of Management & Technology
Honors Awards
- Sigma Alpha Pi member
- 3.86 GPA
- Employee of the month
References
References available upon request.
Honors Awards
- Sigma Alpha Pi member
- 3.86 GPA
- Employee of the month
References
References available upon request.
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