Ja'Taria Williams
Port Hueneme,CA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated healthcare professional with experience at Maple Ridge Healthcare Center, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance team efficiency through effective collaboration and problem-solving. Committed to maintaining patient dignity and safety while fostering strong client relationships. Proficient in electronic charting and HIPAA compliance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern
Maple Ridge Healthcare Center
08.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted in project coordination and documentation for multiple departmental initiatives.
- Contributed to the development of process improvements that enhanced team efficiency.
- Managed data entry and maintained accuracy in project tracking systems.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support strategic planning efforts.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care tasks, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Educated patients on proper hygiene practices to promote overall health.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Built trusting relationships with patients'' families by consistently delivering reliable updates on progress or concerns throughout the internship experience.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing to maintain optimal health and dignity.
- Assisted in meal preparation and feeding for patients with dietary restrictions or requiring special assistance due to physical limitations.
Direct Support Professional
RHA Health Services LLC
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities, promoting independence and well-being.
- Developed and implemented personalized care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Monitored health and behavioral changes, reporting significant findings to relevant healthcare professionals.
- Facilitated communication between clients and families, enhancing support networks and engagement.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Nursing Assistant
Rescare Homecare
04.2023 - 12.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance caregiving skills and knowledge.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Behavior Technician
C.A.B.S Autism and Behavior Specialist
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans for clients to enhance learning and social skills.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess client progress and adjust treatment strategies.
- Trained new technicians on behavioral protocols, ensuring adherence to established standards.
- Developed and maintained accurate documentation of client sessions and behavioral data.
- Conducted regular evaluations to monitor client behavior changes and report findings to supervisors.
- Provided one-on-one support to clients with autism spectrum disorders, addressing unique behavioral needs.
- Promoted positive behaviors by reinforcing desired actions and effectively addressing challenging issues.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis, contributing to the ongoing evaluation of client progress.
Overnight Stocker
Walmart
04.2020 - 12.2021
- Stocked shelves efficiently, ensuring product availability and organization.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts for inventory movement and restocking.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain clean and safe work environments.
- Assisted in receiving shipments, verifying accuracy of orders received.
- Removed all boxes and related trash from sales floor and processed through compactors.
- Maintained neat, organized stockroom free of hazards.
Cashier
Zaxbys
08.2018 - 11.2019
- Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of work area to enhance customer experience.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth operation during peak hours.
- Trained new cashiers on register operations, customer engagement, and store policies.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Education
Certificate - Nursing
Angels Touch CNA School
Cartersville, GA08-2025
High School Diploma -
Rome High School
Rome, GA05-2020
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Quick learner
- Fast learner
- Problem-solving
- Outstanding communication skills
- Client relationships
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Public speaking
- Scheduling
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Basic life support
- Bedside manner
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Medical terminology
- Mobility assistance
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding assistance
- Positioning patients
- Patient lifting
- Transfer techniques
- Urinary catheter care
- Healthcare ethics
- Geriatric care
- Responding to emergencies
- Transporting patients
- Supporting personal needs
- Maintaining privacy
- Trustworthy companion
- Light housekeeping
- Blood glucose testing
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Client documentation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Client transportation
- ADL support
- Team collaboration
- Nutrition
- Multitasking and organization
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant (CN0030102444)
- Basic Life Support, American Red Cross - September 30, 2027
Timeline
Intern
Maple Ridge Healthcare Center
08.2025 - 08.2025
Direct Support Professional
RHA Health Services LLC
01.2025 - 07.2025
Nursing Assistant
Rescare Homecare
04.2023 - 12.2024
Behavior Technician
C.A.B.S Autism and Behavior Specialist
01.2023 - 03.2023
Overnight Stocker
Walmart
04.2020 - 12.2021
Cashier
Zaxbys
08.2018 - 11.2019
Certificate - Nursing
Angels Touch CNA School
High School Diploma -
Rome High School