Jennifer Williams
Thornhill, Ontario, L4J 8P9
Telephone: 416-***-****
E-mail: **************@*****.***
Education
Certificate in Botox and Fillers
Martin’s Rejuvenation Center: Barrie Ontario, Canada, October 2016
Diabetes Certificate
Michener Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, January 2013-December 2013
Postgraduate Degree: Family Nurse Practitioner
D’Youville College, Buffalo, New York, USA, 2002-2003
Graduate Degree: Master of Science in Nursing (Honours)
University of Phoenix, Tampa, Florida, USA, 1998-2000
Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1993-1997
Nurse Practitioner: Cardiology Clinic
October 2017-Present (Part time)
Woodbridge Ontario
Conduct comprehensive medical history and perform physical exam
Establish diagnosis of cardiovascular alignments and formulate a plan of treatment, as well as establish the patient’s response to therapy
Make use of evidence-based medicine procedures by utilizing quality and cost-effective care
Enlighten patients and their family with regards to cardiovascular procedures, which include primary and secondary prevention of cardiac while being mindful of the patient’s emotional, cultural, and physical requirements
Order diagnostic tests and review the results
Provide education to client and families
Consult with other member of heath team
Follow up post MI, procedure, or surgery
Oasis Medical clinic
August 2018-Present (part time)
Well baby assessment, annual physical and pap smear
Providing a comprehensive medical history
Diagnose and treat
Assess and treat chronic conditions
Order diagnostic tests and interpret the results
Refer client to specialist or a member of allied heath as requires
Health education to clients and families
Follow up arrangement as require
Nurse Practitioner: Lyte Medical Telemedicine
Nov 2022-Present (Part time)
Providing a comprehensive medical history through Telemedicine.
Diagnose and treat Patient virtually.
Order diagnostic tests and review the results.
Refer client to specialist or a member of allied heath as requires.
Health education to clients and families
Follow up arrangement as require.
Nurse Practitioner: Heart Health Institute
April 2021-December 2021 (Part time)
Select heart failure patients for optimized therapy according to 2021 guideline for heart failure
Obtained consent from selected patients
Select appropriate patients to start Entresto for Novardis Pharmaceutical Company study
Select appropriate patients to start Lancora
Select appropriate patients to start SGLT2
Nurse Practitioner: Dialogue Clinic Telemedicine
April 2020-Present (Part time)
Providing a comprehensive medical history through Telemedicine.
Diagnose and treat Patient virtually
Order diagnostic tests and review the results
Refer client to specialist or a member of allied heath as requires
Health education to clients and families
Follow up arrangement as require
Nurse Practitioner: National Access Medical Cannabis
Oct 2018-Present (Part time)
Assess patients to determine if they qualify for medical cannabis
Authorize medical cannabis treatments, as per Health Canada guidelines
Provide counselling and education on medical cannabis and prescribe medical cannabis to patients
Nurse Practitioner: Liver Care Canada
October 2018-October 2019
Conduct comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations Provide direct clinical care to patients with ALD, NAFLD, PBC, PSC, cirrhosis, AIH
Prescribe/order medications and therapies
Order/interpret laboratory tests, ultrasounds and procedures according to patient needs
Evaluate patients to determine need for further treatment or evaluation
Provide comprehensive teaching to patients and families
Perform FibroScan, interpret results, educate the patient and his/her family
Collaborate with Hepatologist
Nurse Practitioner: Body Brite Medical Spa
June 2017-April 2018 (Part time)
Act as Medical Director
Training Botox and Filler injection. Medical directive
Nurse Practitioner: WebCare Clinic
Oct 2017-May 2018
Assessing patients and determining if medical cannabis is a valid medical option for them
Authorizing medical cannabis treatments, as per Health Canada guidelines
Nurse Practitioner: Belmont Clinic
Oct 2016-April 2017 Medical Clinic
Diagnose patients from newborn to elderly population appropriately, exercising independent judgment, initiating an effective course of treatment
Perform comprehensive, focused health assessments including a health history and physical examination using a holistic framework and multiple assessment techniques relevant to a client's stage of development, culture and health
Order diagnostic and therapeutic services and assess efficiency, document results
Consult multidisciplinary team to manage patient with Diabetes and CHF
Assessing clients to determine whether they qualify for the Disability Tax Credit, Long term and short-term disability and Workers’ Compensation
Completing any required paperwork
Providing patient support and follow-ups as required
Nurse Practitioner: Medview MD Telemedicine
June 2016-Feb 2017
Diagnose, treat and educate patients and family via telemedicine
Order diagnostic tests and review results with patients via telemedicine
Consult with physician and collaborate with multidisciplinary team
Review lab result, ECG, X-ray, Ultrasound and make an effective course of action
Assessing clients to determine whether they qualify for the Disability Tax Credit, Long term and short-term disability and Workers’ Compensation
Completing any required paperwork
Providing patient support and follow-ups as required
Nurse Practitioner: Lambda Clinical Research
June 2015-February 2017 (Part time)
Review pharmaceutical research studies protocols and provides changes to protocols and source documents
Perform physical exam
Interpret ECG
Ensure ongoing eligibility of subjects in variety of research
Monitoring study subjects in clinical setting, and managing and treating adverse events
Review medical history, Lab results and ECG and deciding on their eligibility
Nurse Practitioner: Wellmedica
June 2015-May 2016 Locum
Diagnose patients from newborn to elderly population appropriately, exercising independent judgment, initiating an effective course of treatment
Refer patients who meet the criteria for medicinal Marijuana
Perform comprehensive, focused health assessments including a health history and physical examination using a holistic framework and multiple assessment techniques relevant to a client's stage of development, culture and health
Order diagnostic and therapeutic services and assess efficiency, document results and make needed changes
Nurse Practitioner: Pond Mills Clinic
Dec 2014-October 2016 and Locum May 2017-September 2017
Diagnose patients from newborn to elderly population appropriately, exercising independent judgment, initiating an effective course of treatment
Perform comprehensive, focused health assessments including a health history and physical examination using a holistic framework and multiple assessment techniques relevant to a client's stage of development, culture and health
Order diagnostic and therapeutic services and assess efficiency, document results and make needed changes
Consult with physician and collaborate with multidisciplinary team
Wound care and debridement, Suturing and draining abscess
Review lab result, ECG, X-ray, Ultrasound and make an effective course of action
Assessing clients to determine whether they qualify for the Disability Tax Credit, Long term and short-term disability and Workers compensation
Completing any required paperwork
Providing patient support and follow-ups as required
Nurse Practitioner: INC Clinical Research
May 2013-Nov 2014
Works as a Sub Investigator
Team leader for Nurse Practitioners
Qualified Trainer - train ECG
Review pharmaceutical research studies protocols
Provide changes to protocols and source documents
Collect history
Perform physical exam
Interpret ECG
Ensure ongoing eligibility of subjects in variety of research such as CNS, cancer, abuse potential meds
Monitoring study subjects in clinical setting, and managing and treating adverse events
Review medical history, Lab results and ECG and deciding on their eligibility
Admit, discharge, and follow up subjects
Nurse Practitioner: Grand Valley Medical Centre
May 2012-May 2013
Diagnose and treat patients from newborn to elderly population appropriately, exercising independent judgment, initiating an effective course of action
Perform comprehensive, focused health assessments including a health history and physical examination using a holistic framework and multiple assessment techniques relevant to a client's stage of development, culture and health
Order diagnostic and therapeutic services and assess efficiency, document results and make needed changes
Nurse Practitioner: Sunnybrook Hospital Cardiovascular Unit
December 2003-August 2011
Provide direct patient care, to cardiac patient and cardiac surgical patient. Manage their care Educate client and their families about the illness and medication., consult with specialists as required and adjust treatment processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and community members to identify client population health needs and resources, and provide input as requested for community health programs
Determine the need, order, and interpret the results of relevant screening and diagnostic tests
Provide direct guidance and counselling on health promotion and illness prevention strategies in accordance with client health status and needs such as chronic disease.
Participate in the overall evaluation of the practice settings programs and services,
Performed and managed medical procedures and treatment such as debridement of infected sternum or leg. Pleurocentesis, Chest tube and pacer wires removal.
Responsible for training medical students and Nurse Practitioner students
Charge Nurse in ICU: Regional Medical Centre Bayonet Point Florida
January 1998-September 2000
Identify subtle changes in a patient's condition that warrant immediate intervention
Constant Cardiac and respiratory monitoring of unstable patients and continual adjustment of treatments, such as the titration and dosing of multiple intravenous medications and changes in ventilatory support
Monitor medical condition of patients and report and document changes appropriate to scope of practice
Monitoring and interpreting lab result and follow up
Dealing with end-of-life issues and other ethical dilemmas related to withholding, withdrawing or medical futile care
Exceptionally proficient at identifying and treating arrhythmia
Charge Nurse ICU: Sharp Memorial Hospital San Diego
June 1996-January 1998
Experienced in the field of ICU nursing for more than 2 years
Responsible for analyzing, calculating and recording output of the cardiac SVR
Managing patients - Mechanical Ventilator High Frequency Oscillator Ventilation
Profound ability to diagnose and treat patients with serious conditions
Teaching Experience
Preceptorship
Nurse Practitioner students
Mentorship
Mentoring 3rd and 4th year medical students
12-Leads EKG
Interpreting and treat different arrhythmia to Nurses in hospital setting
Teaching 12 leads ECG to Nurses and Paramedics in INC research
Ryerson University, Toronto Ontario, Canada
Nursing practice and lab component
Second-year Nursing Degree courses
Centennial College, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Developed and taught Critical Care course and Nursing courses
Research
Treatment of deep sternum wound infections post-CABG, injection of platelet gel
Relationship between Loculated Pericardial Effusion and ST Elevation
Colchicine and treatment of post-op A/Fib
“Effect of Plasminogen Activator Reteplase in the outcome of MI Patients”
Special Skills
Spent 2 weeks in Central America and Africa working with Doctors Without Borders and taking care of patients with multiple health issues
Superior diagnostic, treatment, and medical practice skills and knowledge
In-depth knowledge of medical diagnosis and procedures
12 leads interpretation skill
Effective leadership and instruction
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Able to provide direction, leadership, serve people, develop a rapport and relationship with the patient and maintain favourable public relations
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Power Point, Windows, Apple, and various software and EMR
Leadership
Manager: Manage RN in ICUs, Schedule staffing
Qualified Trainer – Trained ECG and Lab result interpretation.
Developed Orientation Policy, Protocol and Responsibility Package for new residents, fellows, and Nurse Practitioners on the floor
Developed Medical Directives for the Nurse Practitioners of Cardiovascular Surgery
Developed clinical milestones/Clinical pathways for many of our common diagnosis along with preprinted orders to facilitate discharge, standardized care and implemented best evidenced based practice
Presented several CME courses for Nurses and Technologists in the Vaughan state in Sunnybrook Hospital
Developed a poster and presented in Nursing week
Member of Cardiovascular Infection Control Task Force to investigate and determine strategies to decrease Surgical Site Infection in Sunnybrook Hospital
Certification
ACLS, CPR, Adult Nurse Practitioner License, Smoking Cessation, Motivational Certificate, and Diabetes Education Certificate, GCP certificate, Certificate in Botox and fillers injection. Certificate in obesity and weight loss