Katoyah Williams
Newark,NJ
Summary
Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Hackensack Meridian Health Palisades Medical Center
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
Nurse Assistant
Clara Maass Medical Center
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
Nurse Assistant
Select Medical
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care, including dressing wounds and providing hygiene assistance.
- Performed vital signs checks such as blood pressure and temperature readings for patients.
- Changed bed linens, cleaned patient rooms and assisted with transfers of patients in wheelchairs or beds as needed.
- Helped maintain a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols such as handwashing techniques before touching any patient or equipment.
Direct Support Professional
The Arc Of Essex County
04.2022 - 10.2023
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
Childcare Provider
Williams Daycare
12.2014 - 03.2020
- Used techniques such as positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
- Discussed developments, behavior and concerns with parents or guardians.
- Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Essex County College
Newark, NJ09.2024
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Feeding Assistance
- Patient Education
- Infection prevention
- Patient Observation
- Emergency Response
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Catheter Care
- IV Insertion
Certification
- SORA License - 8 years
- TWIC Certified
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Bloodborne Pathogens Certification
- First Aid Certification
Accomplishments
- National Society of Leadership and Success
Affiliations
- Criminal Justice Law Club
- National Honor Society
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Hackensack Meridian Health Palisades Medical Center
04.2024 - 07.2024
Nurse Assistant
Clara Maass Medical Center
01.2024 - 04.2024
Nurse Assistant
Select Medical
11.2023 - 02.2024
Direct Support Professional
The Arc Of Essex County
04.2022 - 10.2023
Childcare Provider
Williams Daycare
12.2014 - 03.2020
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Essex County College
- SORA License - 8 years
- TWIC Certified
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Bloodborne Pathogens Certification
- First Aid Certification
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