Judith Kizza Williams

Belmont Massachusetts ***** 857-***-**** adzso9@r.postjobfree.com LinkedIn

Functioned independently as a Family Nurse Practitioner in primary care for eleven years before returning for post-graduate certification in psychiatry. Treated individuals suffering from both acute and chronic mental health disorders. Dedicated and patient-focused professional, offering comprehensive experience with both inpatient and outpatient medical and mental health.

Maintains composure and makes decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. A holistic approach to treating, diagnosing and managing acute and complex chronic care, health and wellness. Seeking a position as a Family Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to apply experience and knowledge to help individuals across the lifespan.

Core Competencies

Counseling Behavior Analysis Acute Psychiatric Care Dual Diagnosis Coding & Billing

EMRs/Epic Pain Management Patient/Family Education Crisis Intervention Medication Management

Collaboration Psychiatric Evaluation Substance Abuse Mental Health Treatment Planning

Professional Experience

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Board Certified Nov. 2018 – present

Northeastern University, Boston Massachusetts

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

Psychiatric nurse practitioner student at NewVision Healthcare Services and Mass General Brigham Hospital Psychiatry.

Worked with a diverse patient population, both individual patients and group home-based patients conducting therapy, medication assessments and crisis response to new and existing clients.

Performed assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and appropriate follow-up for anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar, personality and eating disorders, psychosis, trauma, medication management and psychotherapy.

Developed individual service plans based on assessment data and provides therapeutic interventions as necessary including the provision of ongoing medication management services; provided educational reading materials to patients after visits.

Referral to other services including a higher level of care, communicated with other providers via Epic or email messaging and provided relevant health information to other covering providers.

Developed a needs assessment program for the psychiatry department, (a list of home visit agencies specifically for psychiatry management)

Conducted pre and post-psych hospital discharge care and follow-up and electronic charting in Epic EMR.

Maintained documentation of services including service plans, progress notes, medication informed consent and other required information in compliance with agency and third-party compliance standards.

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Sep. 2016 – Nov. 2018

Cambridge Health Alliance, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Performed assessments, diagnosis, treatment and appropriate follow-up for the patient through providing direct patient care, overseeing a panel of 500 plus patients (underserved, privileged and culturally diverse populations).

Management of chronic diseases, follow-up after hospital discharge, developed educational reading materials for patients.

Provided leadership, support and assistance to fellow/new NPs, medical staff and physicians to deliver quality patient care.

Assigned to train new NPs, demonstrated proficiency in multiple procedures including insertion and removal of sutures, wound care, skin tag removal, etc.

Monitored acute patients, conducted pre and post-operative care, collaborated and managed patients care with psychiatrists, case managers, social workers and physicians; issued referrals to specialists and rehabilitation services.

Family Nurse Practitioner Nov. 2008 – Sep. 2015

Minute Clinic LLC, Cambridge, Massachusetts

PT - Family Nurse Practitioner Sep. 2011 – Apr. 2013

Eaton Medical Associates Family Practice, Methuen, Massachusetts

PT - Family Nurse Practitioner Sep. 2010 – Aug. 2011

Parker Avenue Medical Associates, North Shore, Massachusetts

Performed physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed medical treatments/medications; effectively assessed, diagnosed, planned and prescribed for a broad range of health issues.

Treated both acute and chronic illnesses including upper respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, skin infections, complete physical exams, vaccinations, hypertension management and minor musculoskeletal pain.

Collaborated and managed cases of anxiety, depression and trauma with recommendations from psychiatry.

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Family Nurse Practitioner (cont’d.) Nov. 2008 – Sep. 2015

Minute Clinic LLC, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Ordered, interpreted, and evaluated diagnostic tests, including wet x-ray reads, and lab interpretations to assess and form a differential diagnosis.

Formulated medical plans of treatment to include diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, prescriptions, and consulted as indicated; supervised patient flow and maintained accurate encounter forms for billing.

Triaged and diagnosed acute and chronic illnesses, diseases and injuries.

Effectively communicated with care providers from outside facilities to coordinate surgical procedures, recommendations for care and ongoing maintenance of care through discharge planning.

Maintained continuous communication and work effectively in collaboration with supervising physicians.

Family Nurse Practitioner Mar. 2016 – Aug. 2016

Newtons Wellesley Hospital Pain Clinic, Newton Massachusetts

Performed and documented symptom-focused assessments, diagnoses, plans and outcomes of patients with chronic pain symptoms in the adult and geriatric population.

Collaborated and managed cases of anxiety, depression and trauma with recommendations from psychiatry.

Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings and collaborated with physicians as appropriate in developing treatment goals and interventions for each patient.

Created patient education documents for pain management, providing education regarding the causes of pain, available treatment options and self-management strategies to improve quality of life.

Prescribed medication(s) when indicated by physician guidelines; prescribed analgesics (pain relievers), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, muscle relaxants, etc., within the scope of practice per state regulations & professional standards.

Education & Licensure

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification, Northeastern University, Boston MA, May 2022

M.S., Master of Science in Nursing, Regis College, Weston, MA, 2008

B.S.N., Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Regis College, Weston, MA, 2005

B.A., Bachelor of Arts in Education, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, 2000

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners Certification, Feb. 2028

Family Nurse Practitioner Certification, Aug. 2028

American Nurse Credentialing Center, Silver Spring, MD

Licensed Registered Nurse Board of Registration in Nursing, Boston MA, Dec. 2024

Professional Affiliation

American Nurses Association, Member, Silver Spring, MD, 2006 – present

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Member, Austin, TX, 2007 – present

Massachusetts Coalition of Nurse Practitioners, Member, Littleton, 2006 – present

Massachusetts Nurse Association, Member, Canton, MA, 2006 – present

American Psychiatric Nurses Association, Member, Falls Church, VA, 2022 – present

Professional Affiliation

Women’s Shelter - Rosie’s Place, Boston, MA 2018 – present

(Teach preliteracy and literacy virtually and in-person, classes for English language, reading, and writing; work in the kitchen and food pantry.)

Harvard Square Homeless Shelter, Kitchen Assistant, Cambridge, MA, 2018 – 2019

Hyde Park Health Associate’s Outpatient Clinic, Hyde Park, MA, 2008 – 2009

(Serving the Haitian population’s patient education needs and providing non-pharm and pharmacology treatments.)

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