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China Williamson

Chicago,IL

Summary

Caring CNA dedicated to offering comprehensive personal support. Committed to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort and dignity. Well-versed in direct patient care and providing compassionate care. Eager to enhance educational and professional skills in a stable and dynamic workplace.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Health Aide

Help At Home
09.2021 - Current
    • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
    • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
    • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
    • Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
    • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
    • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
    • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
    • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
    • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
    • Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
    • Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
    • Provided transportation and appointments management.

Patient Care Technician

Amita Health Resurrection Medical Center
03.2021 - 09.2021
    • Provide direct patient care
    • Patient's health
    • Measure daily weight
    • Measure dietary intake and output
    • Perform blood sugar testing
    • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
    • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
    • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
    • Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
    • Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
    • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
    • Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
    • Used wheelchairs, stretchers and movable beds to move patients between hospital locations.
    • Helped patients complete activities of daily living.

Care Companion

La Rabida Children's Hospital
10.2017 - 01.2020
    • Provided direct patient care to children with complex medical conditions
    • Provided direct patient care
    • Measured daily weight
    • Measured intake and output
    • Measured vital signs.
    • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
    • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
    • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
    • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
    • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
    • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
    • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
    • Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.

Certified Nursing Assistant

University Of Chicago Hospital
12.2017 - 12.2018

    • Floated to various units in need of staff
    • Provided direct patient care
    • Measured vital signs
    • Performed blood sugar testing.
    • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
    • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
    • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
    • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
    • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
    • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Montgomery Place Retirement Community
Montgomery
05.2016 - 09.2017
    • Provided direct patient care
    • Performed ADL's
    • Provided evening meals
    • Measured intake and output
    • Measured vital signs.
    • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
    • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
    • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
    • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
    • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
    • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Fairmont Care Center
09.2016 - 02.2017
  • Performed ADL's
  • Provided evening meals
  • Measured intake and output.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

Patient Care Technician

Holy Cross Hospital - Holy Cross Hospital
07.2015 - 02.2016
  • Used wheelchairs, stretchers and movable beds to move patients between hospital locations.
  • Performed EKG's
  • Performed phlebotomy
  • Measured vital signs.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
  • Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
  • Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Helped patients complete activities of daily living.
  • Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.

Education

Nursing

Olivet Nazarene University
05.2025

Associate - General Studies

Harold Washington College
12.2017

Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy

Richard J Daley College
Chicago, IL

Nursing Assistance

Olive Harvey College
05.2013

High School Diploma -

University of Chicago Charter High School
06.2011

Skills

  • Personal Care Assistance
  • Grocery Shopping and Storage
  • Mobility Support
  • Ambulation Assistance
  • Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • Household Support
  • Meal Planning and Preparation
  • Bathing Support
  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Patient and Compassionate

Certification

  • HHA - Home Health Aide
  • CPR certified
  • CNA certification

Timeline

Home Health Aide

Help At Home
09.2021 - Current

Patient Care Technician

Amita Health Resurrection Medical Center
03.2021 - 09.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant

University Of Chicago Hospital
12.2017 - 12.2018

Care Companion

La Rabida Children's Hospital
10.2017 - 01.2020

Certified Nursing Assistant

Fairmont Care Center
09.2016 - 02.2017

Certified Nursing Assistant

Montgomery Place Retirement Community
05.2016 - 09.2017

Patient Care Technician

Holy Cross Hospital - Holy Cross Hospital
07.2015 - 02.2016

Nursing

Olivet Nazarene University

Associate - General Studies

Harold Washington College

Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy

Richard J Daley College

Nursing Assistance

Olive Harvey College

High School Diploma -

University of Chicago Charter High School

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