Themisha Williams, BSN, RN
Telephonic Nurse at Accredo - An Express Scripts Company- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
American Heart AssociationJan, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Dementia Care Trainer
Caris Healthcare LPNov, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN)
Hospice and Palliative Nurses AssociationDec, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Accredo - An Express Scripts Company
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Hospitals and Health Care
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300 - 400 Employee
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Telephonic Nurse
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Sep 2020 - Present
Provide telephonic education to patients and caregiver following Clinical Protocols. Perform Clinical Assessment and provide disease and drug specific education to the patient and caregiver. Report Adverse Drug Events that have been experienced by the patient in accordance with the FDA and Pharmaceutical requirements. Contact physicians to report any unreported new symptoms, side effects, or compliance issues identified during Clinical Assessment. Provide telephonic education to patients and caregiver following Clinical Protocols. Perform Clinical Assessment and provide disease and drug specific education to the patient and caregiver. Report Adverse Drug Events that have been experienced by the patient in accordance with the FDA and Pharmaceutical requirements. Contact physicians to report any unreported new symptoms, side effects, or compliance issues identified during Clinical Assessment.
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Caris Healthcare LP
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Registered Nurse
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Sep 2020 - Present
Responsible for identifying and coordinating patient/family care to support terminally ill patients and families in home, skilled nursing facility or residential care facility. Assess home care needs and gather data on social, economic and cultural factors which may influence health, well-being and quality of life. Assist patients, family members or other clients with concern and empathy. Provide direct care to patients as prescribed in the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care in order to maintain the highest level of comfort and quality of life and assuming primary responsibility for case management. Evaluate and perform ongoing assessment and revise initial written plan of care. Authorize, coordinate and supervise care in order to meet the needs of the patient.
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Patient Care Manager
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Sep 2017 - Sep 2020
Responsible for identifying and coordinating patient/family care to support terminally ill patients and families in home, skilled nursing facility or residential care facility. Assess home care needs and gather data on social, economic and cultural factors which may influence health, well-being and quality of life. Assist patients, family members or other clients with concern and empathy. Provide direct care to patients as prescribed in the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care in order to maintain the highest level of comfort and quality of life and assuming primary responsibility for case management. Evaluate and perform ongoing assessment and revise initial written plan of care. Authorize, coordinate and supervise care in order to meet the needs of the patient.
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Case Manager
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Aug 2016 - Sep 2017
Responsible for identifying and coordinating patient/family care to support terminally ill patients and families in home, skilled nursing facility or residential care facility. Assess home care needs and gather data on social, economic and cultural factors which may influence health, well-being and quality of life. Assist patients, family members or other clients with concern and empathy. Provide direct care to patients as prescribed in the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care in order to maintain the highest level of comfort and quality of life and assuming primary responsibility for case management. Evaluate and perform ongoing assessment and revise initial written plan of care. Authorize, coordinate and supervise care in order to meet the needs of the patient.
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West Tennessee Healthcare
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Emergency Room RN
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Nov 2015 - Aug 2016
· Perform triage, while considering both physical and psychosocial elements.· Work directly under physicians, assisting them during exams, diagnostic testing and treatments.· Prepare and administer (orally, subcutaneously, IV) and records prescribed medications. · Report adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse.· Provide IV therapy.· Clean and bandage wounds.· Provide basic, bedside care.· Initiate patient education plan, as prescribed by physician.· Display professionalism while completing multiple urgent tasks in a timely manner.
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OR Nurses Nationwide
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Travel RN
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Jan 2015 - Aug 2016
Agency Nurse- ER (4/15-8/16) Perform therapeutic nursing interventions, such as stabilizing patients, providing basic life support, administering medications and initiating corrective actions, recording medical histories, monitoring patients, performing diagnostic tests and explaining after-care to patients or family members, helping patients and their families deal with pain, fear, anger and grief. Med/Surg (1/15-4/15) I worked different Med/Surg floors including Surgery, Ortho, Neuro, and Oncology: Maintained a database of patient stats as per state and federal regulations, interacted with patients and families and provided answers to questions, worked with medical team to develop patient treatment and care plans, quickly assessed patient conditions and obtained vital statistics, ensured compliance with patient privacy regulations, addressed the direct care needs of each patient.
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Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Emergency Room Nurse (Agency)
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Nov 2015 - Jun 2016
Work primarily in ER. I have worked at both Germantown and North location. Perform therapeutic nursing interventions, such as stabilizing patients, providing basic life support, administering medications and initiating corrective actions, recording medical histories, monitoring patients, performing diagnostic tests and explaining after-care to patients or family members, helping patients and their families deal with pain, fear, anger and grief. Work primarily in ER. I have worked at both Germantown and North location. Perform therapeutic nursing interventions, such as stabilizing patients, providing basic life support, administering medications and initiating corrective actions, recording medical histories, monitoring patients, performing diagnostic tests and explaining after-care to patients or family members, helping patients and their families deal with pain, fear, anger and grief.
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SunCrest Healthcare
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director Of Nursing
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Aug 2012 - Jan 2015
· Completed an initial home assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs.· Completed comprehensive and ongoing assessments of patient and family to determine homecare needs.· Conducted home visits assessing the patient’s condition, progress toward goals, providing patient care, teaching and other skilled interventions as ordered.· Identified discharge planning needs. Communicated needs to team as part of the care plan development; assisted in implementing prior to discharge of the patient.· Communicated with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports any changes in the patient’s condition; obtained/received physician’s orders as required.· Managed ongoing education for clinical staff – keeping program personnel up-to-date with clinical information including orientation, in-service education and continuing education.· Participated as needed in the company’s overall sales and marketing efforts.· Monitored caseloads and provided leadership in peak periods.· Developed parameters, established best practices and taught field nursing staff the agency standards.· Management of office staff and practices.· Interviewed, hired, and trained new and potential candidates.· Obtained authorizations from various insurance companies.
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Registered Nurse
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Oct 2008 - Feb 2013
· Worked as charge nurse for medical-surgical unit.· Managed RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and unit secretaries on unit.· Monitored and coordinated the daily patient care activities of the unit; scheduled staff and patients to ensure full coverage of patient care needs at all times and to ensure effective patient services.· Oversaw and provided direct nursing evaluation and/or other related care and consultation to patients as required.· Initial assessment on all patients transferred to unit.· Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.· Prepared, administered (oral, subcutaneous, IV), and recorded prescribed medications. · Participated in discharge planning.
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Education
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2012 - 2014
University of Tennessee at Martin
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse -
2008 - 2011
Dyersburg State Community College
Associate of Science (AS), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse -
2003 - 2004
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville
LPN, Nursing -
1995 - 1999
Haywood High School
High School Diploma
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