Nina Williams Herring
Fresno,Texas
Summary
Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with 7 years of comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis. In-depth knowledge of various EHR and Software programs. Hardworking Nurse Practitioner with 7 years of experience conducting physical examinations, ordering and interpreting lab testing and prescribing treatments or medications to address diverse conditions. Passionate about patient education and promoting sustainable wellness habits to mitigate pain and illness. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Highly qualified and board certified family and psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner driven to build strong relationships with patients and families. Acts as patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Shiloh Residential Treatment Center
02.2024 - Current
- Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Managed acute and chronic illnesses, developing personalized treatment plans that addressed patients'' unique needs.
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
LEI Behavioral Services
06.2022 - Current
- Facilitated pharmacological management of complex cases involving multiple medications or comorbidities requiring close monitoring.
- Maintained high professional standards by adhering to ethical guidelines, legal regulations, and organizational policies in all aspects of psychiatric nursing practice.
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring timely completion of medical records and improving overall efficiency within the practice.
- Coordinated and conducted individual, group and family counseling sessions to identify potential solutions to decrease emotional turmoil.
- Maintained comprehensive, accurate, and timely electronic health records to support ongoing assessment and treatment planning efforts.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions tailored to individual patient needs, contributing to positive therapeutic outcomes.
- Conducted thorough psychiatric evaluations to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and inform appropriate treatment decisions.
- Utilized telehealth technologies as necessary to provide remote consultations while ensuring adequate patient monitoring during periods of distance-based care.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Nexus Physician’s Services
02.2022 - Current
- Currently providing specialized psychiatric care and medication management for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual disabilities.
- Conducted thorough psychiatric evaluations to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and inform appropriate treatment decisions.
- Maintained comprehensive, accurate, and timely electronic health records to support ongoing assessment and treatment planning efforts.
- Streamlined medication management processes by regularly reviewing prescriptions for effectiveness, potential interactions, and side effects.
- Improved care continuity by effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary team members and maintaining clear communication.
- Developed strong therapeutic alliances with patients through active listening skills and an empathic understanding of their personal experiences.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices through continuous professional development opportunities and attending relevant conferences.
- Strengthened relationships with patients'' families by providing ongoing support, education, and guidance throughout the treatment process.
- Increased patient satisfaction through providing compassionate, holistic care and addressing the unique concerns of each individual.
- Mentored nursing students and new hires, fostering a supportive learning environment that encouraged professional growth.
- Implemented culturally sensitive care approaches when working with diverse patient populations to ensure equitable access to quality mental healthcare services.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by developing comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Enhanced professional development of nursing staff by leading training sessions and workshops focused on industry trends, best practices, and emerging treatment approaches.
- Implemented evidence-based practices in psychiatric care, resulting in improved clinical outcomes and patient quality of life.
- Strengthened patient safety measures, effectively reducing the occurrence of self-harm or harm to others within the treatment facility.
- Managed approximately 17-30 patients daily, while assisting in developing a curriculum specific to this population.
Adjunct Professor (Clinical Instructor)
Texas Women’s University – Nelda C. Stark College of Nursing
09.2017 - 05.2022
- Clinical instructors (CIs) serve in healthcare settings such as hospitals and clinics as well as in diagnostic labs and academic settings
- A key component of the clinical instructor role is providing instruction to students based on a course syllabus
- The CI is responsible for connecting the classroom material and its real-life application and for accommodating the varied learning styles and paces of clinical students
- The CI is often responsible for coordinating student rotations or site visits and helping students understand their duties in different settings
- CIs ensure that the clinical lessons tie in with classroom lessons that have already been completed so that students have the necessary knowledge base for their laboratory or clinic lesson
- And of course, CIs supervise the students they instruct during site visits and rotations, guiding as the students work with staff
- CIs must conduct formal student performance evaluations and occasionally provide informal feedback.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Taught psychiatric nursing courses, providing instruction to up to 60 undergraduate students per semester.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Strengthened critical thinking skills in students through the incorporation of problem-based learning activities.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Used exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension.
- Cultivated strong relationships with colleagues, participating in interdisciplinary initiatives aimed at enhancing the academic experience for students.
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Guided students in researching, structuring and presenting debate case.
- Supervised students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Signify Health
02.2018 - 03.2022
- Providing quality in-home health assessment services with a high level of attention to customers and the populations served
- The assessments are performed for Managed Medicare, Medicaid, or other healthcare products
- Complete assessments are done in the home that identify care management and gap closure opportunities for the members
- It allows the practitioners to offer case management for those in need and send an assessment finding note directly to the member’s primary care provider.
- Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Promoted health maintenance and disease prevention through patient education and counseling on lifestyle modifications.
- Advanced cultural competence within the practice environment through ongoing education efforts focused on diversity and inclusion.
- Provided mental health support by assessing emotional well-being, offering counseling services, and referring patients to specialists when needed.
- Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Georgetown Behavioral Health
10.2019 - 02.2022
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
- Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Managed acute and chronic illnesses, developing personalized treatment plans that addressed patients'' unique needs for a census of 20-60 patients.
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Promoted health maintenance and disease prevention through patient education and counseling on lifestyle modifications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement holistic care approaches for chronic disease management.
- Contributed to staff professional growth by conducting training sessions on clinical best practices and new medical technologies.
- Achieved high levels of patient trust, utilizing excellent communication skills to establish rapport.
- Enhanced team productivity, mentoring new nurses, and sharing best practices in patient care.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Participated in hospital committees or working groups to promote quality improvement initiatives.
Clinical Care Coordinator (Assistant Nurse Manager)/Research Nurse/Study Coordinator
University of Texas Houston Health Science Center
06.1998 - 11.2018
- Mid-level management duties; Responsible for the unit schedules, staffing, and budget
- Manages Human Resources activities of the department regarding recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, and performance evaluations
- Continued research duties including providing day-to-day project management coordination for research projects to include personnel, facilities, and supplies in support of research project desired outcomes, budgets, measurements, and timelines
- Coordinate screening, recruiting, and enrolling of all potential participants and document proper informed consent
- Review budget drafts for department leadership approval
- Prepares annual progress reports and ensures that staff has proper training
- Maintains confidential records of collected data, and ensures accuracy and integrity of data including patient and departmental programmatic data information
- Provides work administrative direction and guidance to research and/or administrative staff personnel
- Schizophrenic and bipolar protocols and trials, including scales (PANSS, CQI, CSSR, NSA, SCID, Young Mania Scale, NOISE, movement scales, and many others), lab processing and shipping, and protocol medication administration
- Assists with writing, implementing, and gathering data information for protocols that are being analyzed or ongoing
- In charge of completing regulatory documents for protocols, as well as submissions to the IRB
- Participated in many clinical trials, with companies such as Organon, Lilly, Forest, and Abbott
- Served as a liaison between patients, providers, insurers, and community resources to ensure optimal service delivery throughout the continuum of care.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective discharge planning and coordination of post-acute care services.
- Conducted regular audits of clinical processes, identifying areas for improvement and driving continuous quality improvements across the organization.
- Championed patient advocacy, ensuring that the unique needs and preferences of each individual were respected and addressed throughout the care process.
- Promoted patient-centered care by actively involving patients and their families in treatment decisions and goal-setting processes.
- Participated in interdisciplinary conferences, sharing clinical insights and collaborating on strategies for complex case management.
- Maintained thorough documentation of all clinical interventions, ensuring accurate records for continuity of care and regulatory compliance.
- Enhanced patient care quality by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans for each individual.
- Contributed to the design of innovative programs targeting specific health conditions or population groups, increasing access to specialized services within the community.
- Educated patients on disease management strategies, enabling them to make informed choices about their health and wellbeing.
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering a supportive learning environment that cultivated professional growth and development.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Involved in genetics protocol with another school at UT-Health, as well as many unit-based protocols, including one with Baylor College of Medicine.
Staff Nurse II (Part-time and Per Diem)
The Menninger Clinic
01.2005 - 02.2018
- The Staff Nurse is responsible for coordinating total nursing care for patients and participating in the education of patients and families regarding issues relevant to nursing
- The Staff Nurse is also responsible for maintaining the standards for professional nursing practice in a clinical setting by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing staff and other clinical staff.
RN Case Manager
Amerigroup Managed Medicaid-Anthem
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Provide a collaborative process of assessment, planning, facilitation and advocacy for options and service to meet an individual’s health needs through communication and available resources to promote quality cost-effective outcomes for the managed Texas Medicaid Population
- Assist with setting up home health services and equipment
- Performs telephonic clinical reviews for assigned members; Coordinate the member’s plan of care; Assist with acquiring additional services as needed.
Patient Access Coordinator
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
02.2013 - 07.2014
- The Primary responsibilities of the Patient Access Coordinator is to facilitates patient medical and financial clearance using oncology nursing knowledge, clinical judgment, and communication skills to assist in resolving difficulties surrounding patient access and authorization of services
- Provided financial counseling options to patients including cost estimates, payment plans, discounts, and supplemental financial assistance, utilizing medical overrides and account reviews as appropriate
- Collects complete and accurate financial data during intake process to ensure appropriate financial screening of new patients and verifies data during new patient registration to ensure compliance with required forms and consents
- Uses technical expertise to obtain insurance information, verify benefits, and secure authorizations
- Performs clinical review of new patient referrals to determine medical acceptance and communicates with patients, referring professionals and MDACC physicians regarding patients who failure to meet medical criteria for acceptance
- Used clinical knowledge to assist with obtaining medical overrides, developing cost estimates, gaining authorization for services, and coordinating pre-determination processes
- Completely and accurately documents communications with payers, patients, and the treatment team.
Critical Care (M/S ICU)/Relief Charge Nurse
Harris County Hospital District
05.1997 - 10.1999
- Performed physiological and psychological assessments, venipuncture, and set-up for hemodynamic monitoring
- Administered lifesaving medications, and intravenous drug therapy, and wasa member of the code team
- Performed and interpreted hemodynamic monitoring, lab values, and dysrhythmias; reviewed the clarity and accuracy of physicians’ orders and implemented them
- Performed staff assignments, admitted patients, supervised the unit and staff; including checking the crash cart and defibrillator.
Education
Post-Master Certification Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner
Maryville University
St. Louis, Missouri08.2019
Master’s Degree-Nursing - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Maryville University
St. Louis, Missouri08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lamar University
Beaumont, Texas05.1997
Skills
- Physical assessments
- Behavioral Health
- Electronic Medical Records
- Home healthcare
- Electronic Charting
- Family Health
- Telemedicine Appointment
- Primary Care
Grantsupport
- 09/2011, 01/2013, A Long-Term Open-Label Study of LY2140023 Compared to Atypical Antipsychotic, Lilly Research
- 05/2012, 02/2013, A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study of Cariprazine (RGH-188) in the prevention of relapse in patients with schizophrenia, Forest Research, Adel Wassef
- 09/2006, 01/2013, Time Perception in Schizophrenia, David Eagleman
- 06/2011, 02/2013, A Phase 3, Multicenter, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of 3 Doses of LY2140023 Monohydrate in the Acute Treatment of Patients with DSM-IV-TR Schizophrenia, Lilly Research, Adel Wassef
- 04/2009, 02/2013, Genetic Basis of Psychopathology, Adel Wassef and C. Caskey
- 08/2011, 06/2012, Validation of serum concentration prediction in Valproate treatments, Adel Wassef
- 2003, 06/2012, Semantic Priming in Schizophrenia, National Institute of Health, A. Sereno, Ph.D
- 09/2009, Free and total serum concentrations and safety during high dose valproate treatment, Adel Wassef
- 01/2007, 07/2008, A Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of RGH-188 in the Acute Exacerbation of Schizophrenia, Forest Research, Adel Wassef
- 07/2008, 08/2012, Evaluation of the safety and efficacy of RGH-188 in the acute exacerbation of schizophrenia RGH-MD-16, Forest Research, Adel Wassef
- 10/2010, 02/2012, Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of Cariprazine (RGH-188) in the Acute Exacerbation of Schizophrenia, Forest Research, Adel Wassef
- 07/2001, 03/2002, Org 5222 in acute schizophrenia, Organon Inc., A Wassef, MD
- 01/1998, 02/2000, EMD128 130 in acute schizophrenia, Merck KGaA – Germany, A. Wassef
- 11/1998, 08/1999, Double-blind, Randomized Comparison of the Safety and Efficacy of Iloperidone in Acute Schizophrenic Patients, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, A. Wassef
Licensurecertification
- Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas (RN/APRN), 01/31/2026
- DEA Registration, 10/31/2025
- Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (AANP), 10/16/2027
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (ANCC), 06/13/2027
- Basic Cardiac Life Support, 02/2024
- Primary Restraint Technique (SAMA)
- CITI Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (Research)
Publications
- Valproic Acid Induces Manifestations of Simultaneous Dopamine Enhancement and Reduction in Schizophrenia, Lina M. Lopez, MD, Adel A. Wassef, MD, Melissa S. Molloy, MSW, Nina G. Williams, RN, Published
- Effects of haloperidol on cognition in schizophrenia patients depend on baseline performance: A saccadic eye movement study, Shelly L. Babin a, Ashley J. Hood b, Adel A. Wassef c, Nina G. Williams d, Saumil S. Patel a, Anne B. Sereno a, Published
- Valproate Serum Concentrations Following a Single 500 mg Test Dose, Aarti Gupta, MD, Adel Wassef, MD, Connie Zajicek, MD, Melissa Allen, DO, Elizabeth Truong, MD, Nurun Shah, MD, Howard Rhoades, PhD, Laurie Schneider, MD, Nina Williams Herring, RN, Pushpaja Joseph, RN, Manju Sunilkumar, RN, Laarni De Guzman, RN, Submitted: Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology
- Lengthened temporal integration in schizophrenia, Brent Parsonsa, Shilpa Gandhia, Elyse Aurbacha, Nina Williamsb, Micah Williamsb, Adel Wassefb, David M. Eaglemana,c, Submitted
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Shiloh Residential Treatment Center
02.2024 - Current
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
LEI Behavioral Services
06.2022 - Current
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Nexus Physician’s Services
02.2022 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Georgetown Behavioral Health
10.2019 - 02.2022
Family Nurse Practitioner
Signify Health
02.2018 - 03.2022
Adjunct Professor (Clinical Instructor)
Texas Women’s University – Nelda C. Stark College of Nursing
09.2017 - 05.2022
RN Case Manager
Amerigroup Managed Medicaid-Anthem
08.2014 - 05.2017
Patient Access Coordinator
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
02.2013 - 07.2014
Staff Nurse II (Part-time and Per Diem)
The Menninger Clinic
01.2005 - 02.2018
Clinical Care Coordinator (Assistant Nurse Manager)/Research Nurse/Study Coordinator
University of Texas Houston Health Science Center
06.1998 - 11.2018
Critical Care (M/S ICU)/Relief Charge Nurse
Harris County Hospital District
05.1997 - 10.1999
Post-Master Certification Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner
Maryville University
Master’s Degree-Nursing - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Maryville University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lamar University
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