Registered Nurse Medical
Resume:
CURRICULUM VITAE
Lynn Morrison Williams
Vero Beach, FL 32963
E-mail Address: ****************@*****.***
EDUCATION
August 2009 Part-time Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student
University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama
2008 Present ABPP Board Certification Candidate as a Clinical Health Psychologist
ABPP Board Certification is a five year process expected date of completion
for supervision requirements and oral boards is 2012
September 2005 Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology
Florida Institute of Technology
Personal leave of absence
November 1998-
August 2003
Master of Science in Clinical Psychology
October 1998 Florida Institute of Technology
Thesis: MCMI-III Profiles of Combat Veterans: Predictors of Marital and
Familial Impairment
August 1976 Master of Science in Nursing
Medical College of Georgia
Major Emphasis was on Critical Care Nursing and Nursing Education. Thesis : The
Psychological Aspects of a Myocardial Infarction
May 1973 Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Kentucky
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
October 2008 Opened Private Practice as a Clinical Health Psychologist under the name:
Mind Health, a professional limited liability corporation.
June 2008 Private Practice Patients
August 31, 2008 Provided private psychotherapy sessions to patients while awaiting
licensure in
Florida
September 2005- Hazelden Foundation Post-Doc Fellowship
September 2006 World Renowned Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Worked primarily with impaired professionals (doctors, nurses, attorneys
etc.) on the extended care unit as well as bariatric surgery patients who had
cross - addicted to alcohol. Worked extensively with extended care patients
who had cross-addiction issues to sex, gambling, food, internet use, and
shopping. Screened all applicants for appropriateness for treatment at the
Hanley Foundation. Client population included male and female adults and
teens.
August 2004 American Psychological Association Accredited Internship
August 2005 Hazelden Foundation - World Renowned Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Worked with male and female adults and teenagers on primary care alcohol and drug
inpatient treatment units. Provided family and couples counseling for those affected by
substance abuse. Supervised students in the Master s Degree Addiction Program.
January 2004Center for Emotional and Behavioral Health
May 2004Indian River Memorial Hospital
August 2003Center for Emotional and Behavioral Health
December 2003Indian River Memorial Hospital
August 1998Patrick Air Force Base Mental Health Unit
October 1998 Cocoa Beach, FL
June 1998- Wuesthoff Hospital
( Psychiatric Services)
October 1998May 1998- The Women s Center of South Brevard
August 1998 Melbourne, FL
August 1997Counseling and Psychological Services
May 1998 Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL
.
RELATED CLINICAL EXPERIENCE and HOSPITAL AFFLIATIONS
December 2009-PresentCredentialed Staff Member of PalmBay Hospital
July 2009PresentCredentialed Staff Member of IndianRiver Medical Center
July 2009 Present Health Blog Writer and Host for VeroNews.Com
November 2008 Present Bariatric Team Psychologist for Patrick Domkowski, M.D., at
Sebastian Medical Center credentialed as a staff member for
seeing bariatric surgery patients
September 2008 -PresentHealth Column Writer
for VeroBeach32963 newspaper
August 2007-Present Bariatric Support Group Facilitator and Bariatric Psychologist for
Theodore
Perry, M.D. at Indian River Medical Center
Indian River Medical CenterFebruary 2003- Psychiatric Registered Nurse
September 2003 Simi Valley Behavioral Health Unit
April 1998 Annual Florida Vietnam Veterans Reunion and Moving Wall
Brevard County Chapter
January 1998 Wives of Vietnam Veterans Support Group
June 1998 Florida Institute of Technology
August 1995Food Addiction Hotline Counselor
July 1996 Florida Institute of Technology
19741988Registered Nurse
Worked intermittently as a registered nurse primarily on Cardiac Care Units and
Intensive Care Units.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
May 1997- MS Master s Thesis
July 1998 MCMI-III Profiles of Combat Veterans: Predictors of Marital and Familial
ImpairmentAugust 1995- Research Assistant
February 1996 Florida Institute of Technology Assistant for third year Psy.D. student s
Thesis: Characteristics that
Differentiate Binge-Eating Disorders from Bulimia and Obese Non-Binge
Eating.
May 1975MSN Master s Thesis
May 1976The Psychological Aspects of a Myocardial Infarction
Medical College of Georgia
Augusta, GA
The purpose of this study was to identify the psychological aspects of a myocardial
infarction in post-MI patients. Stress level management and
cognitive thinking processes were examined as to their role in the pre and post
MI patient.
TEACHING AND SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE
January 2005Co-Supervisor for Master s Degree students in an accredited Chemical
May 2006 Dependency Program
January 1998- Teaching Assistant for Graduate Clinical Skills I
May 1998 Florida Institute of Technology
January, 1989 - Assistant Professor
:
Registered Nurse Associate Degree Program
July, 1989Indian River Community College
Primary focus was on cardiac and respiratory nursing
April, 1977 Assistant Professor/ Program Director: EMT and Paramedic Program
July, 1979Indian River Community College
January, 1977-Clinical Nursing Instructor at Cape Canaveral Hospital
May 1977Brevard Community College
Cocoa, FL
Med-Surg Nursing
January, 1975 Nursing Instructor: BSN Program
June, 1976 Eastern Kentucky University
Taught third-year nursing students Medical- Surgical Nursing.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
1993-1995Indian River Education Foundation, Inc.
Vero Beach, Florida
1995 Center for Emotional and Behavioral Health
Indian River Hospital
Vero Beach, FL
19901994Visiting Nurse Association, Inc.
Vero Beach, Florida
Active Board member
19901993Hospice of Indian River County, Inc.
Vero Beach, Florida
Active Board member
1993 Indian River County Junior League
Provided supportive counseling to Vero Beach High School at risk students.
19761977Emergency Medical Technician
Vero Beach, Florida
PRESENTATIONS
April 1998Substance Abuse on the College Campus
Florida Institute of Technology
March 1997Eating Disorders
Florida Institute of Technology
November 1997 Careers in Psychology
St. Edward s High School
SEMINARS AND ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Bariatric Summit
Amelia Island, FL
September 2009
Florida Psychological Association Convention
Maintaining Ethical Integrity and Minimizing Risk in Challenging Times
Manalapan, FLJuly 2009
American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Conference
Master s Certification in Behavioral Health Assessment of Bariatric Surgery
Patients
Dallas, TX
June 2009
Obesity: A Scientific Update
Melbourne, FL February 2009
American Holistic Medical Association and American Holistic Nursing
Association Conference in Minneapolis, MN.
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
Certification for EMDR Level Two
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
Certification for EMDR Level One
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
Florida Institute of Technology
Full Semester Course
Advances in Ego-State Therapy
Florida Institute of Technology
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in Combat Veterans
Florida Institute of Technology
Advanced Treatment of Eating Disorders
Florida Institute of Technology
Eating Disorders: A Women s Perspective
Florida Institute of Technology
Colloquium
Florida Institute of Technology
Selected Topics Included:
Counseling and HIV Patients
Correctional Psychology
Supervision: The Supervisor s Emotional Reaction
The Role of the Psychologist in the Physical Rehabilitation Setting;
The Role of the Psychologist in Treating Persons with AIDS
Impaired Professionals
Update on Alzheimer s Treatment and Research
Living with the Chronically Ill Person: Supports Needed from Mental Health Practitioners
from a Family Perspective
Sexual Problems in Children and Adolescents
Graduate Psychology Education: An Experiential Look at Biases
Working with Underserved Populations
Serving the Underserved: Through Community Based Agencies
PROFESSIONAL AFFLIATIONS
American Psychological Association (Divisions: Health Psychology; Addictions )
American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Florida Psychological Association (Medical Sub-division and Women s Issues Sub-division)
Society of Behavioral Medicine
Florida Nurses Association
American Nurses Association
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS
Florida Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PY7808)
Florida Registered Nurse (RN714562)
National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology (52367
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