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Doniqua Williams

Cypress,TX

Summary

Driven healthcare professional with extensive experience as a CNA and Home Health Aide, notably with FirstLight Home Care. Excelled in patient care, mobility support, and vital signs monitoring, enhancing patient satisfaction. Demonstrated exceptional personal hygiene assistance and care plan management skills, contributing to a 20% improvement in client health outcomes.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Technician

Methodist Hospital
09.2022 - 08.2024
  • Provides basic patient transport and housekeeping duties. Assist patients with mobility and basic tasks, such as bathing, dressing, eating, and other ADLs. Obtain and record patients' vital signs.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
  • Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
  • Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
  • Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
  • Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
  • Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
  • Enabled increased mobility for patients by assisting with ambulation exercises and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.

Home Health Aide

FirstLight Home Care
09.2016 - 12.2019
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

About You Sitting Service
04.2014 - 09.2014
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
  • Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.

Education

Cardiac Sonography -

Fortis College
Houston, TX

High School Diploma -

Penn Foster
Metairie, LA
02.2016

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Meal Preparation
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Care Plan Management
  • Mobility support
  • Recording vital signs
  • Client documentation
  • Documentation
  • Behavioral support
  • Patient transportation
  • Home Safety Assessments
  • ADL support
  • Care plan assessment
  • Patient Transport
  • Medication organization
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient Observation
  • Blood Glucose Testing
  • Infection control standards

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

Methodist Hospital
09.2022 - 08.2024

Home Health Aide

FirstLight Home Care
09.2016 - 12.2019

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

About You Sitting Service
04.2014 - 09.2014

Cardiac Sonography -

Fortis College

High School Diploma -

Penn Foster

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