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KENITA WILLIAMS

Gretna,LA

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA

Switch Employment Agency
Denton, Texas
12.2024 - Current
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care is delivered at all times.
  • Maintain a clean,safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Assist patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
  • Answer patient call lights promptly and respond to requests appropriately.
  • Transport residents within the facility as needed.
  • Report changes in patient conditions to nurse.
  • Demonstrate excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients,family,and guest.

Certified Nurse Assistant

Shifkey
Irving, TX
06.2022 - Current
  • Assist patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Use mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Help residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Answer signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
  • Distribute drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Turn and reposition residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.

Patient Care Technician

Ochsner Medical Center
New Orleans, LA
09.2019 - 07.2022
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
  • Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
  • Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
  • Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
  • Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
  • Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
  • Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
  • Monitored patient therapy responses, reporting concerns to supervisor.
  • Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
  • Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
  • Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.

Resident Care Associate

Broadway Services, Inc.
New Orleans, LA
04.2004 - 06.2019
  • Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating activities.
  • Helped residents maintain neat, orderly and comfortable room by making beds and assisting with cleaning and organization.
  • Built relationships with patients through companionship and life enrichment activities to improve quality of life.
  • Served meals to residents according to individual meal plans, nutritional needs and personal preferences.
  • Documented changes in patients' psychosocial and physical conditions and communicated to care team.
  • Reported on patient activities to charge person at end of shift to maintain continuity of care.
  • Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
  • Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
  • Requested and restocked supplies in tub rooms, linen storage and resident personal areas.
  • Preserved patient dignity and rights and demonstrated sensitivity to cultural diversity.
  • Utilized established patient identification methods when providing direct care.
  • Aided residents with ambulation and use of walkers, canes and wheelchairs.
  • Provided close monitoring and observation of at-risk patients.
  • Assisted residents with daily living activities as designated in care plans.
  • Communicated with residents, family members and other team members to provide updates and offer guidance.
  • Assisted with support services and coordinated activities and resident programming.
  • Facilitated therapeutic interaction with residents using positive role-modeling, one-on-one support and active listening.
  • Provided emergency first aid, CPR, basic life support and Heimlich maneuver procedures when needed.
  • Motivated clients to participate in new activities to broaden skills.
  • Prepared and maintained detailed records of residents' progress and services performed and reported condition changes to supervisor.
  • Administered and recorded medication distribution according to policy.
  • Taught independent living skills to assist individuals with completing day-to-day tasks.

Education

Certified Electrocardiogram Technician

Nursing Network Association
New Orleans, LA
08.2014

Certified Nursing Assistant

Nursing Network Association
New Orleans, LA
04.2000

Some College (No Degree) - Medical Radiologic Technology

Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA

Skills

  • Preparing meals
  • Helping with medication
  • Performing patient intakes
  • Quick problem solver
  • Assisting with personal grooming
  • Calm and level-headed under duress

Timeline

CNA

Switch Employment Agency
12.2024 - Current

Certified Nurse Assistant

Shifkey
06.2022 - Current

Patient Care Technician

Ochsner Medical Center
09.2019 - 07.2022

Resident Care Associate

Broadway Services, Inc.
04.2004 - 06.2019

Certified Electrocardiogram Technician

Nursing Network Association

Certified Nursing Assistant

Nursing Network Association

Some College (No Degree) - Medical Radiologic Technology

Delgado Community College

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