Lisa D. Williams
Texas Tech University Health Science Center- Monfort Unit (Psych)
Lubbock,TX
1
Certification
8
years of professional experience
Compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse experienced in delivering mental health support within correctional settings. Developed tailored care plans and educated patients on health management, advocating for inmate well-being and enhancing patient safety. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure adherence to healthcare regulations and optimal patient outcomes.
Work History
Senior Correctional LVN
1 Year- Monitored patients' vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Administered medications and treatments according to prescribed protocols and patient care plans.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for patients with mental health disorders.
- Documented patient interactions and treatment outcomes in electronic health records accurately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on medication management and coping strategies for mental health issues.
- Participated in staff training sessions to enhance skills in crisis intervention techniques.
- Implemented infection control practices to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Acted as a patient advocate during interactions with physicians to ensure each inmate''s medical needs were addressed properly.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff and other healthcare providers to optimize patient care outcomes.
- Assisted in reducing recidivism rates by developing educational programs focused on wellness promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management for inmates.
- Enhanced patient care by providing comprehensive health assessments and implementing individualized nursing plans.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
2 Years 5 Months- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in a correctional facility environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for inmates.
- Conducted health assessments and documented findings in electronic medical records systems.
- Educated inmates on health management, disease prevention, and medication adherence strategies.
- Assisted in triaging medical emergencies and provided first aid as needed within the facility.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of newly admitted patients, identifying individual needs and developing tailored nursing interventions accordingly.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
LVN Charge Nurse/LVN Floor Nurse
6 Years 6 Months- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with care standards.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans focused on holistic patient wellbeing.
- Assisted with daily living activities, enhancing patient comfort and promoting independence in personal care tasks.
- Trained junior nursing staff on best practices for patient care, improving overall team competency and service delivery.
- Led quality assurance initiatives that streamlined workflows, enhancing operational efficiency within nursing departments.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring safe practices were maintained throughout each encounter.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, alleviating stressors associated with caring for loved ones at home.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Education
Associate of Science - General Studies
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
- IV Certification
- BLS
Skills
Vital signs monitoring
Patient safety
Clinical judgment
Mental health support
Immunization administration
CPR/AED
Basic life support
Specimen collection
HIPAA compliance
Confidentiality
Accountability
Staff supervision
Patient education
Compassionate care
Prison protocols
Dependable team member
Professionalism
Correctional healthcare
Certification
IV Certified
PREA
HIPPA Compliance
Nursing & Quality Sick Call Triage
Crisis Intervention
Nursing & Quality Urgent and Emergent
Suicide Prevention
26Q4 Mental Health Crisis Intervention
Timeline
Senior Correctional LVN
Texas Tech University Health Science Center- Monfort Unit (Psych)
08.2025 - CurrentRead More
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Harris Health Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO)- County Jail
02.2023 - 07.2025Read More
LVN Charge Nurse/LVN Floor Nurse
The Bright Pointe
01.2019 - 07.2025Read More
Lone Star College
Associate of Science from General Studies
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Amarillo College
Licensed Vocational Nurse from Nursing
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