Hi, I’m
Jessica Williams
OROVILLE,CA
Summary
- Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
- Successful at helping clients unravel physical, mental and emotional layers to identify root causes of problems and develop strong coping skills for diverse scenarios. Proficient in interdisciplinary collaboration with passion for leaving positive impact on patient lives. Hardworking therapy practitioner driven to improve patient lives with high-quality and caring support. Excellent planning and problem-solving skills paired with methodical and thorough approach. Transpersonal & Therapeutic Touch Licensed Therapist.
- Hardworking therapy practitioner driven to improve patient lives with high-quality and caring support. Excellent planning and problem-solving skills paired with methodical and thorough approach.
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
35
years of professional experience
1
Board Certified Hypnotherapist
1
Board Certified Nursing Assistant
1
Certified in Multiple Modalities Of Energy Healing
1
Certified in Healing Touch Therapy
Work History
Self-EmployedOroville , CA
Tattoo Artist
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Created custom tattoo designs for customers.
- Utilized photographs and sketches from customers to develop ideas.
- Maintained schedule and kept appointment times.
- Grew client base by marketing services.
- Kept areas neat and clean and equipment sanitized.
- Applied permanent tattoos using indelible, non-toxic ink.
- Performed clean, high-quality work at all times.
- Met with customers and clients to determine project needs and prepared proposals incorporating production schedules, scopes of work and budgets.
- Managed art and office supply needs for art department.
- Anticipated design issues and proved to be proactive in developing effective solutions.
Balboa PressSan Diego , CA
Published Writer
2019.01 - Current (6 education.years_Label & 7 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating and authentic approach.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
Self-EmployedOroville, CA
Hypnotherapist
07.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Referred clients to professionals specializing in other fields of psychological treatment where responses or apprehensions towards hypnotherapy suggested.
- Conferred with clients after sessions to give feedback on findings and build expectations for results and future sessions.
- Discussed circumstances and background of particular psychological disturbances to identify possible avenues towards resolution.
- Evaluated patient susceptibility to suggestion to facilitate hypnotic states and select optimal therapeutic techniques.
- Induced trance-like state in patients to change behavioral patterns through access to subconscious mind.
- Interviewed clients to understand motivations for seeking therapy and collaborate to develop suitable treatment plans.
- Explained hypnosis process to patients to quell fears about safety and effects of hypnotic therapies.
- Observed client reactions to therapy, carefully analyzing and documenting progress and relating experiences to long-term therapy plan.
- Informed clients on history and current practice in hypnotherapy to align understanding and expectations with methods used and reasonable projection of results.
- Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans.
- Introduced meditation, guided imagery, breathing techniques and reiki to patients and families.
- Delivered mental health support for female patients suffering from post-partum depression and generalized anxiety disorder.
- Worked with clinical psychiatrist and primary care physician to review patient progress and update treatment plans.
- Coordinated workshops using holistic approaches such as feng shui, reiki and meditation.
Self-EmployedOroville , CA
Transpersonal Therapist
06.2010 - Current
Job overview
- Counseled individuals, groups and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans and patient responses.
- Provided tools for clients and families to communicate better and negotiate issues for improved family relationships.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans, and treatment reports.
- Recommended therapeutic action plans and treatments based on results from behavioral assessments.
- Documented patient information through analyzing data, interview notes and test results, and identified and diagnosed nature of clients' problems.
- Evaluated treatment techniques after sufficient time periods to determine effectiveness for each client.
- Encouraged clients and family members to practice and use skills and strategies for confronting problems constructively.
- Provided crisis support and emergency care for patients.
- Managed caseload of individual clients, couples and family therapy sessions.
- Gathered information about clients using observational techniques and interviews, case histories and other assessment methodologies.
- Assisted clients to better understand roles as parents, focusing on developing skills to nurture and guide children.
- Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans.
- Guided group therapy for [Type] clients with focus on self-advocacy, self-healing and empowerment.
- Advocated for placement of patients into community-based treatment settings.
- Worked with clinical psychiatrist and primary care physician to review patient progress and update treatment plans.
- Introduced meditation, guided imagery, breathing techniques and reiki to patients and families.
- Delivered mental health support for female patients suffering from post-partum depression and generalized anxiety disorder.
- Coordinated workshops using holistic approaches such as feng shui, reiki and meditation.
Self-EmployedOROVILLE, United States
Therapeutic Touch Clinician
06.2010 - Current
Job overview
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups and outings for clients.
- Healing Touch Therapy Services for Pain Relief, Pain Management, Stress Relief, Healing Traumas, Over all Healing in General.
Oroville Hospital Post Acute CenterOroville, CA
Certified Nursing Assistant
01.2018 - 02.2020
Job overview
- 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.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 15-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Arthur Shallow CenterParadise , CA
Adult Care Provider
05.2005 - 01.2006
Job overview
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- 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.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- 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.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
- Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
Education
Oroville Adult Education Oroville CA
Board Certification from Nursing
03.2019
Skills
- Visual Product Development
- Rough Sketches
- Till Counting
- Strategic Business Planning
- Custom Tattoos
- Business Operations
- Creative Collaboration
- Event Planning and Promotion
- Artistic and Design Vision
- Transfer Paper Stencils
- Shading Techniques
Certification
- Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
- Certified Master Teacher Of Energy Healing Practices
- Herbalist
- Medical Intuitive
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Tattoo Artist
Timeline
Tattoo Artist
Self-Employed
08.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oroville Hospital Post Acute Center
01.2018 - 02.2020
Hypnotherapist
Self-Employed
07.2015 - Current
Transpersonal Therapist
Self-Employed
06.2010 - Current
Therapeutic Touch Clinician
Self-Employed
06.2010 - Current
Adult Care Provider
Arthur Shallow Center
05.2005 - 01.2006
Oroville Adult Education
Board Certification from Nursing
Published Writer
Balboa Press
2019.01 - Current (6 education.years_Label & 7 education.months_Label)
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