Nastassia Williams
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brentwood Hospital
Santa Monica, California
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
Patient Care Technician
LA Healthcare
Los Angeles, CA
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Explained treatment procedures to patients and their families.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or strher as needed.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
- Participated in quality improvement activities within the department.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care services.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
Community Health Worker - Sheltered COVID Response Team (CRT)
Housing for Health, Los Angeles Department of Health Services
Los Angeles, CA
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Housing for health ls for housing or shelters as well as harm reduction supplies and education
- Housing homeless client
- Give Covid vaccaited out to homeless
- Client survey
Certified Nurse Assistant
Los Angeles County
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells
- Turn or reposition bedridden patients
- Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, Dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress and condition.
- Observed patient behavior and reported any changes to the supervising nurse.
- Checked vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation levels.
- Collected samples for laboratory testing under the direction of a registered nurse or physician.
- Answered call lights in a timely manner and responded appropriately to requests from patients or family members.
- Transported patients safely between departments within the facility using wheelchairs or other appropriate devices.
- Performed bedside care procedures such as catheterizations, enemas, douches and irrigations.
- Assisted with ambulation training for those who are physically impaired.
Medical Assistant
Long Beach Convention Center
Long Beach, CA
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Registered patients for COVID-19 testing
- Vaccinated patients against COVID-19
- Performed COVID-19 tests for over 300 - 400 people daily
- Helped expedite registration, testing, and vaccinations for over 5,000 people daily during the peak of the pandemic
Phlebotomy Technician
West la college
Los Angeles, CA
11.2017 - 11.2018
- Performed venipuncture and skin puncture on patients of all ages.
- Obtained specimens from adults, children, and infants for laboratory tests.
- Collected blood samples in a safe and sanitary manner according to established procedures.
- Labeled specimen containers with patient information accurately and legibly.
- Prepared paperwork for laboratory orders, including appropriate coding.
- Assisted physicians with special procedures such as arterial draws and bone marrow collections.
- Ensured that equipment was properly maintained and sterilized between uses.
- Processed specimens to ensure accurate results.
- Educated patients regarding the procedure and answered any questions they had.
- Maintained records of specimens taken, test results, or other pertinent information in an organized fashion.
- Verified patient identification prior to collection of specimens using two forms of ID verification.
- Provided assistance to medical personnel when needed during emergency situations.
- Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials such as bio-hazardous waste or chemicals used in phlebotomy techniques.
- Stored collected specimens according to established protocols for transport to the laboratory.
- Conducted quality control checks on equipment regularly.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to phlebotomy techniques.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies necessary for performing phlebotomy duties.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations while maintaining confidentiality of patient information.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout shift.
Medical Billing/Medical Assistant Internship
Long Beach Memorial Hospital
Long Beach, CA
11.2017 - 01.2018
- Performed all items related to billing including filling out insurance forms and handling correspondences
- Scheduled appointments, arranged for hospital admission, and scheduled laboratory services
Center Support Campus Maintenance Volunteer
Long Beach Job Corps (LBJC)
Long Beach, CA
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Maintained the garden at LBJC over the course of 120 volunteer hours
Education
Associate of Science - Certified Nursing Assistant
West Los Angeles College
Culver City, CA08-2025
Associate of Science - Mental Health
El Camino College
Torrance, CA03.2022
Medical Billing Certification -
Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Program
Los Angeles, CA11.2020
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) -
06.2018
Medical Assistant Certification -
Long Beach Job Corps (LBJC)
Long Beach, CA08.2015
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Community Outreach
- OSHA Training
- HIPAA Training
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- Incident Command in-home support System 100 Certified
- Incident Command System 700 Certified
- CITI Training
- Phlebotomy Certified
- CNA
- Mental Health First Aid Certification
- Harm Reduction
- Trauma Informed Care
- EKG certification
- Infection control procedures
- Patient-focused care
- Transporting patients
- Vital sign recording
- Monitoring fluids
- Collecting vital signs
- Dressing assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Quick problem solver
- Compassionate caregiver
- Recording vital signs
- Oxygen therapy
References
- Angela De Los Santos, Program Manager – Housing for Health Sheltered CRT, (310) 569-0946, angelamdlsantos@gmail.com
- Brooke Robie, Sr. Program Manager – Housing for Health CRT, (303) 944 - 2075, brobie@dhs.lacounty.gov
Volunteer Experience
Center Support Campus Maintenance Volunteer, Long Beach Job Corps (LBJC), Long Beach, CA, 08/01/14 - 08/31/15, Maintained the garden at LBJC over the course of 120 volunteer hours
Skillscertifications
- Microsoft Word
- Community Outreach
- OSHA Training
- HIPAA Training
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- Incident Command in-home support System 100 Certified
- Incident Command System 700 Certified
- CITI Training
- Phlebotomy Certified
- CNA
- Mental Health First Aid Certification
- Harm Reduction
- Trauma Informed Care
- EKG certification
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brentwood Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
LA Healthcare
04.2023 - 01.2024
Community Health Worker - Sheltered COVID Response Team (CRT)
Housing for Health, Los Angeles Department of Health Services
01.2020 - 01.2022
Medical Assistant
Long Beach Convention Center
01.2020 - 01.2021
Certified Nurse Assistant
Los Angeles County
01.2019 - 12.2021
Phlebotomy Technician
West la college
11.2017 - 11.2018
Medical Billing/Medical Assistant Internship
Long Beach Memorial Hospital
11.2017 - 01.2018
Center Support Campus Maintenance Volunteer
Long Beach Job Corps (LBJC)
08.2014 - 08.2015
Associate of Science - Certified Nursing Assistant
West Los Angeles College
Associate of Science - Mental Health
El Camino College
Medical Billing Certification -
Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Program
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) -
Medical Assistant Certification -
Long Beach Job Corps (LBJC)