Evandra Williams

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EDUCATION

Regis College, School of Nursing Weston, MA

Master of Science, Nursing May 2023

Concentration: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (GPA 3.8)

University of Massachusetts Boston, School of Nursing Boston, MA

Bachelor of Science, Nursing (GPA 3.9) December 2007

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the lifespan)

Certification (PMHNP – BC), expiration 11/7/2028

Licensed MA Registered Nurse, expiration: 9/22/204

BLS Certified, expiration: 06/2024

Member of American Nursing Association

Member of the Nursing Honor Society (Sigma Theta Tau)

LANGUAGES

Fluent in Portuguese, Capeverdian Creolo and Spanish

PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER CLINICAL ROTATION

September 2022 – November 2022: Ally Integrated Healthcare, Boston, MA – Psychiatric outpatient services. Private practice – Ages from 7 to 68 years old, including LGBTQ+ clients.

November 2022 – January 2023: Mental Health Association, Springfield, MA - Telepsychiatry outpatient services. Community clinic – Ages 6 to 88 years old, bilingual and LGBTQ+ clients.

January 2023 – April 2023: Arbour Counseling, Haverhill, MA – Psychiatric Partial Hospitalization Program and outpatient services – Ages 6 to 85 years old, bilingual and LGBTQ+ clients.

EXPERIENCE

Point32health, Canton, MA August 2022 - Present

MDS Coordinator

Reviews Senior Care Options (SCO) Minimum Data Set-Home Care (MDS-HC) assessments for validity, accuracy, and completeness, as well as data entry into the state’s Virtual Gateway. MDS-HC nurse is responsible for communicating with the community RN Care Managers regarding areas that require clarification prior to assessment submission. MDS-HC nurse maintains a process for accurate and timely submission into the state’s Virtual Gateway.

Tufts Health Plan/Point32health, Canton, MA October 2016 - August 2022

Nurse Care Manager

Educated members, families and caregivers about disease management, health insurance benefits, goals of care and available resources in the community. Coordinated care with health care providers and advocated for patients’ medical needs. Resolve issues that are barriers to care. Developed individualized plan of care for members, completed initial, quarterly and Minimum Data Set-Home Care (MDS-HC) assessments. Prioritized care based on members’ needs and conducted quarterly home visits with members. Evaluated care plans at regular primary care team meetings. Trained and mentor new nurses into care management team.

Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA March 2008 - October 2016 Registered Staff Nurse

Treated patients with a variety of conditions, including congestive heart failure, liver disease, kidney disease, hypertension, and various respiratory illnesses. Cared for three to five patients per shift in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Supervised one to three nursing students and one to three nursing assistants during the day/night shift. Communicated effectively with doctors, physical therapists, speech therapists, and other nurses to coordinate patient care. Recorded patients' vital signs, administered medication, and updated charts. Trained as an Ethics Nurse, responsible for discussing and resolving ethical dilemmas in the hospital related to patient care. Recognized as a senior staff nurse. Served as a spokesperson for the nursing staff as a part of the Innovation Floor project - an initiative to test continuous improvement projects within the hospital.

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA July 2007- March 2008

Emergency Service Assistance/Research Assistant/HIV counselor

Assisted nurses and physicians in admitting, transferring, and discharging patients. Provided care, comfort, and safety for assigned patients. Conducted USHER (Universal Screening for HIV infection in the ER) trials. Pre-screened patients and received their consent for HIV testing. Administered the OraQuick rapid HIV test.

Towards Independent Living, Stoughton, MA September 2004 - July 2007

Direct Care Support Staff

Assisted individuals with mental illnesses and physical disabilities with basic living activities and life skills. Helped cook, clean, and completed household duties. Formulated and implemented treatment plans and administered medications.

South Shore Mental Health, Weymouth, MA May 2003 - October 2006

Case Manager

Supervised a rehabilitation residence for mentally ill adults. Supervised, trained, and evaluated direct care staff.

AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Vice President of Graduating Senior Class

Distinguished Service Award, College of Nursing/Health Sciences (UMass Boston)

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