Theresa Williams RN, BSN
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and experience in medical-surgical nursing. Expertise in patient assessment, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Focused on delivering safe, evidence-based care while fostering strong relationships with patients and healthcare teams.
Overview
1982
1982
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Richmond Memorial Hospital
Richmond, VA
1982 - 1997
- Assessed, monitored, and provided comprehensive care to adult medical-surgical patients, ensuring optimal recovery.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Documented detailed patient assessments, interventions, and responses to enhance continuity of care.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
- Responded promptly to changes in patient condition, communicating critical findings to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families regarding treatments and discharge planning.
Utilization Review Nurse
Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Henrico, VA
1999 - 2004
- Evaluated clinical documentation for accuracy and completeness in order to make decisions about coverage determinations.
- Coordinated communication between patients, providers, and insurance teams.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance review processes systematically.
Nursing Assistant
Richmond Memorial Hospital
Richmond, VA
06.1981 - 12.1981
- Collaborated with nurses and physicians to ensure safe, compassionate patient care.
- Prepared patients for procedures and treatments.
- Monitored and documented patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects to support treatment decisions.
- Applied sterile techniques during patient preparation for procedures to minimize infection risk.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA01-1987
Diploma - Nursing
Richmond Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Richmond, VA01-1982
Skills
- Utilization Review
- Clinical Guidelines
- Case Review
- Utilization Metrics
- Quality Improvement
- Risk Assessment
- Data Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Electronic Medical Records
- SOAP documentation
- Resource Allocation
- Effective Reporting
- Efficient time management
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Richmond Memorial Hospital
06.1981 - 12.1981
Registered Nurse
Richmond Memorial Hospital
1982 - 1997
Utilization Review Nurse
Blue Cross and Blue Shield
1999 - 2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Virginia Commonwealth University
Diploma - Nursing
Richmond Memorial Hospital School of Nursing