Rhonda L. Ewing Williams, RN, MSN, FNP-BC
Home phone 770-***-****
Email adkjqk@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
To deliver quality care, impact healthcare, and engage the patient in their care. Continue to be a change agent by being an integral part of the health care team in the leadership and patient care provider capacity. Actively assisting in healthcare by serving as a Nurse Practitioner, Educator, Leadership/Consultant, Researcher and Change Agent.
WORK EXPERIENCE
9/2018-Present Ochsner TeleHealth/Urgent Care (PRN)
Nurse Practitioner
Diagnose, Treat, and educate the Urgent care patient
Telehealth medicine visit via Video Telehealth services
Suture, order radiology test, labs, POCT, to rapidly assess and treat patients
9/2017- Present LCMC Urgent Care (PRN)
Nurse Practitioner
Diagnoses, treat, review labs the Urgent care needs for age group 6mos-98 y.o. (Headache, sprains, strains, hip, knee, shoulder pain), suture, abdominal disorders and review x-rays, splints, nose bleeds, chronic disease care.
Treatment of URIs, UTI’s, Pneumonia, elevated Blood pressure, Blood Glucose, STIs, order lab test and interpret, order additional diagnostic studies and schedule follow up.
Collaborate with local ER for patient’s needed more Emergent Care
3/2017-Present DePaul Community Health Centers (formally Daughters of Charity New Orleans: Ascension Health
Family Nurse Practitioner: Primary Care
Assessment, Diagnose, treat and educate on Chronic Disease (DM, HTN, Asthma, COPD, Thyroid disorder, CHF, Depression, Obesity, ect.) general patient populations /life span.
Preventive care and Health Screenings, Episodic visits, Sports PE, POCT
Episodic and Urgent Care Visits of all age groups (H/A, Chest pains, SOB, Asthma exacerbation, Dermatology, URI, ENT illnesses, Abdominal pain, Urological Problems, Pelvic problems, STD’s, abscess, Minor procedures in office, POCT in office
Education to patients, patient engagement of diseases for better compliance with medication and follow up care
Clinical Lead for 3 years of 2 clinics, UDS measures
1/2016- 3/2017 Ochsner Collaboration/LifeLine Screening (contract) Raceland, La.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Preventive Health Care Visits and Screening exam of Medicare patients.(AWV exams)
Chronic disease monitoring and education
Order required test and labs based on Physical Exam finding
Collaborate with Physicians and other Health Care providers for quality patient care and follow up
12/2015- Present Algiers Urgent Care/Premier health care/LCMC (PRN) Marrero/Algiers, La.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Manage Urgent care needs for age group 1 y.o-98 y.o. (Headache, sprains, strains, hip, knee, and shoulder pain), suture, and abdominal disorders,and review x-rays, splints, nose bleeds, ect.
Treatment of URIs, UTI’s, Pneumonia, elevated Blood pressure, Blood Glucose, STIs, order lab test and interpret, order additional diagnostic studies and schedule follow up.
Collaborate with local ER for patient’s needed more Emergent Care
Rhonda L. Ewing Williams, RN, MSN, FNP-BC
Home phone 770-***-****
Email adkjqk@r.postjobfree.com
12/2012- 10/2015 Access Health Louisiana Community Care Center/FQHC
Kenner, Louisiana
Family Nurse Practitioner
Diagnose, Treat Chronic Disease (DM, HTN, Asthma, COPD, Thyroid disorder, CHF, Depression, Obesity, Smoking Cessation.) for adults, middle age, and elderly
Treatment of Pediatric Population, Health Screenings, Episodic visit, Screenings, Sports PE
Episodic and Urgent Care Visits of all age groups (H/A, Chest pains, SOB, Asthma exacerbation, Dermatology, URI, ENT illnesses, Abdominal pain, Urological Problems, Pelvic problems, STD’s, abscess, Minor procedures in office, POCT in office
Collaborate with other healthcare disciplines, Health Care Prevention and Promotion, School Based Nurse Practitioner Back Up
Hedis measure and peer chart review committee for quality measures
7/2011- 11//2012 VA Medical Center New Orleans New Orleans, La.
Nurse Practitioner Lead/TeleHealth Division (CCHT)
Monitoring through technology, Treatment of Chronic Diseases (DM, HTN, COPD, CHF, Obesity, PTSD, Depression, Smoking Cessation)
Telehealth visit with real-time with Pulse ox, Blood glucose, Blood pressure and weight
Education to patients of diseases for better compliance with medication and follow up care
Overseeing Community Care Home Telehealth and five RN’s and Support Staff
Collaborating with pharmacy to send out meds, same day, communicate with patients Primary care provider or Physicians other disciplines for quality patient care of the Veteran
Health Care Prevention and Promotion
Reviewing vaccines, and screening
Abstracting Data, Reporting Data with use of excel, and word to Federal Government
Power point Presentations to Medical Staff, Other Disciplines on TeleHeatlh and care Remotely for the Veterans
11/2010-7/2011 East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Wellness Center Baton Rouge, La.
Family Nurse Practitioner –Contract
Health Risk Assessments of Teens and Adults
Assess, Diagnose, and treat Chronic Disease (DM, HTN, Asthma, COPD, Thyroid disorder, CHF, Depression, Obesity, Smoking Cessation, ect..) for adults, middle age, and elderly.
Health Screenings, Episodic visit, New Hire PE
Episodic and Urgent Care Visits of teens and adult population (H/A, Asthma exacerbation, Dermatology, URI, ENT illnesses, Abdominal pain, Urological Problems, Pelvic problems, STD’s, abscess (skin/oral), ect..,) Minor procedures in office, POCT in office
Education to patients of diseases for better compliance with medication and follow up care
Preventive Care Visits for all age groups, Physical Exams, and Base Line Lab orders
9/2008-11/2010 Comprehensive Pain Management Baton Rouge, La.
Nurse Practitioner
Examine and discuss treatment plan of Adult Patient under the Supervision of Fellow Trained Anesthesiologists
Order and Interpret diagnostic test, make tentative diagnosis and plan of care
Assist Anesthesiologist with procedures, pre-op patients for upcoming procedures, and education to patient post procedure, and schedule office follow up
Rhonda L. Ewing Williams, RN, MSN, FNP-BC
Home phone 770-***-**** Email adkjqk@r.postjobfree.com
7/2008-10/2009 Lake After Hours Care Baton Rouge, La.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Urgent Care Needs for Infant to Older Adult Population.
Order labs, POCT, x-rays, interpret, diagnosis, treatment and plan
Suture, staple, and care of wounds, I&D abscess wounds, treat oral abscess, and other dermatologic disorders
Refer appropriate Follow up care Provider
12/2007-6/2008 Albemarle Corporation, Process Development Center Baton Rouge, La. Occupational Registered Nurse-Contract
Industrial Healthcare / OSHA Standards and Guideline
Spirometry /Mask Fit testing
Routine Blood Draws with orders, Vaccines with orders
Health and Wellness Education for Employee
Drug and Alcohol Screens, implement First-Aid and Non-Urgent /Emergent care
Collaborate with NP for Client Physicals and Medical Guidance
7/2006- 10/2008 Baton Rouge General Medical Center Baton Rouges, La.
Registered Nurse
Provided all aspects of patient care for ER and Cardiac Service line.
Charge Nurse, Supervised ancillary staff, Assist new nurses, Assisted physicians
Collaborative care with all member of the healthcare team
Educate patient and family
12/01-6/2006 Southern Reginal Medical Center, Riverdale, Ga.
Registered Nurse- Clinical Program Manager
Coordinate Educational Programs for Hospital Staff;
Preceptor Workshop, Nursing Orientation, Graduate Nursing Orientation
ACLS Coordinator/ Instruction,
Basic Computer Training to Staff, Nursing staff, and Physician
Education to all staff on Cultural Diversity
Create statistical reports for Vice President of H.R. and Director of Nursing on Specific Projects within the organization, collaborating with other disciplines within hospital
Facilitates change in practice, systems and structure which maximizes nursing ability to provide effective patient care management
Actively participates on the Professional Nurse Practice Council, and other committees to promote quality patient care using best practice and evidence based practice
1997-2001 Grady Memorial Hospital Atlanta, Ga.
Registered Nurse
Provided all aspects of patient care for Emergency Department service line.
Triage, treatment team member, rotated to Urgent Care, and part of the telephone Triage Staff Grady Health System
Collaborative care with all member of the healthcare team
EDUCATION
2007 Post-Certificate FNP - University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL
1996 Master of Science in Nursing, Clinical Nurse Specialist, University of South Alabama/ Mobile, AL
1993 Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Southwestern Louisiana/ Lafayette, La.
Professional Licensure:
Louisiana State Registered Nurse License, APRN License
ANCC Certification – Family Nurse Practitioner, BCLS, ACLS, PALS
Professional Agency: Sigma Theta TAU, Zeta Gamma Chapter (University of South Ala.)
References available upon Request