Kareemah Williams
East Orange,NJ
Summary
Dedicated PCA with 19+ years of experience with a strong background in compassionate care, vital signs monitoring, and HIPAA compliance. Committed to providing emotional support and enhancing patient comfort in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
St Joseph University Medical Center
Paterson, NJ
05.2007 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments, contributing to effective care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes, enhancing patient response times.
- Educated patients on health maintenance and personal care routines for improved well-being.
- Trained new staff on best practices in patient care, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Passaic County Community College
Paterson, NJBachelor of Science - Public Health
Caldwell University
Caldwell, NJ05-2020
Skills
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Behavioral management
- Emotional support
- Dementia care
- Compassionate care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- End-of-life care
- Medical terminology
- Transfer techniques
- Cultural sensitivity
- Feeding assistance
- CPR certification
- Catheter care
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Hospice and palliative care
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Vitals documentation
Timeline
PCA
St Joseph University Medical Center
05.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Passaic County Community College
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Caldwell University