Janaya Williams
Akron,Ohio
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated nursing student with hands-on patient care experience in a hospital, long-term care setting, and clinical experience. Skilled in direct patient care support, vital signs monitoring, and assisting with daily living activities. Adept at fostering patient engagement, improving comfort, and working collaboratively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Currently pursuing an Associate Degree in nursing, with a strong foundation in clinical care, and a commitment to advancing patient outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Rotation
University hospital Rainbow Children's NICU HT4
Beachwood, OH
02.2025 - Current
- Provide direct patient care under RN supervision, assisting with assessments, medication administration, and treatment plans for pediatric patients.
- Gained hands-on experience in pediatric nursing, focusing on patient monitoring, family-centered care, and age-appropriate interventions.
- Performed vital sign checks, glucose monitoring, bedside care, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills by responding to patient needs and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Enhanced communication skills by educating families on patient conditions, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
- Conducted basic physical exams such as measuring height, weight, BMI and recording results in patient charts.
Nursing Technician
Summa Akron City Hospital
Akron, Ohio
03.2023 - Current
- Assist nurses with direct patient care, including bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility support, ensuring patient dignity, and comfort.
- Monitor and record vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, and blood glucose, contributing to accurate clinical assessments.
- Provide emotional support and companionship to patients, improving overall patient satisfaction and mental well-being.
- Collaborate with nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care plans and streamline workflow.
- Maintain infection control protocols, and ensure a clean, safe patient environment.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Reported environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
Clinical Rotation
University Hospital and Medical Center
Ravenna, OH
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Provided direct patient care under RN supervision, assisting with medication administration, wound care, and post-operative monitoring.
- I gained experience managing patients with complex medical conditions, including those transitioning from critical care.
- Performed head-to-toe assessments, vital signs monitoring, documentation, and ensuring patient records.
- Develop critical thinking and clinical judgment in monitoring patients for signs of deterioration, and escalating care when needed.
- Assisted in IV therapy, catheter care, and oxygen therapy, enhancing hands-on nursing skills.
Dietary Server
Concordia at Sumner
Fairlawn, OH
11.2020 - 05.2023
- Developed strong management skills by efficiently coordinating meal deliveries for multiple patients, ensuring timely and accurate service.
- Enhanced organizational abilities by managing dietary orders, assembling meal trays, and accommodating specific nutritional needs.
- Strengthened communication skills by collaborating with chefs and healthcare staff to ensure patients received appropriate meals based on dietary restrictions.
- Gained experience in patient interaction and customer service, improving bedside manner and fostering positive relationships critical for nursing roles.
- Maintained infection control standards and adhered to food safety regulations, reinforcing the importance of hygiene and patient safety in healthcare settings.
- Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of orders.
- Communicated effectively with fellow staff members regarding resident needs or preferences.
- Addressed complaints to kitchen staff and served replacement items.
- Informed supervisors when supplies were running low or additional help was needed in the kitchen.
Education
Associate of Science -
Kent State University
Kent, OH05-2025
High School Diploma -
St.vincent - St.mary
Akron, OH05-2020
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Healthcare ethics
- Medical equipment operation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- ADL management
- Task prioritization
- Vitals monitoring
- Mobility assistance
- Nursing school has taught me how I want to continue to grow, starting this new chapter as an RN
- Basic life support (BLS) certified
- Infection control and safety compliance
- Catheter care
- Charting
Reference
- Mevla Sparaging
- Unit Director
- Spraglingm@summahealth.org
Timeline
Clinical Rotation
University hospital Rainbow Children's NICU HT4
02.2025 - Current
Clinical Rotation
University Hospital and Medical Center
09.2024 - 11.2024
Nursing Technician
Summa Akron City Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Dietary Server
Concordia at Sumner
11.2020 - 05.2023
Associate of Science -
Kent State University
High School Diploma -
St.vincent - St.mary
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