Kiara Williams
Lufkin,TX
Summary
I am a very energetic state-certified Nurse Aide with 10 years of healthcare experience. I have worked as a tech on Med-Surge, Rehab, ER, and Critical Care unit for 8 years, with two years of travel LTC work experience. I am a kindhearted professional who offers outstanding patient-facing experience, adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail as well as diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Frequently praised as adaptable by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your facility achieve its goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Patient Safety Sitter
Mission Health
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Reduced instances of self-harm by closely observing at-risk patients and intervening when necessary to prevent injury.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in patient safety and the role of the sitter.
- Established rapport with patients by demonstrating empathy, respect, and genuine concern for their well-being throughout each interaction.
- Managed stress effectively in high-pressure situations involving combative or emotionally distressed patients while remaining focused on providing quality care.
- Assisted in preventing falls and injuries by promptly responding to patient needs and requests for assistance.
- Enhanced patient safety by providing continuous observation and monitoring of assigned patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient behaviors, interventions, and responses to support ongoing treatment plans.
- Promoted a calm environment by utilizing therapeutic communication techniques with patients experiencing anxiety or agitation.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to ensure optimal care delivery, addressing any concerns or issues promptly.
- Supported nursing staff by assisting with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and feeding as needed.
Travel CNA
Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided high-quality patient care as an in-demand Travel CNA within a skilled nursing-home setting
- Preserve patient dignity and minimize discomfort while carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering, emptying drainage bags and bathing
- Commended for chart accuracy, effective team collaboration, patient relations and consistent delivery of empathetic care
Patient Care Technician
CHI St. Lukes Health Memorial
11.2014 - 08.2023
- Provided Basic care such as monitoring health status, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, or ambulation
- Provide patient comfort such as using resources and materials to provide patient comfort as well as patient care such as bathing patients, helping patients use the toilet and dress, turning, repositioning, and transferring patients between beds and wheelchairs
Travel CNA
Aston Park Health Care Center
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Provided high-quality patient care as an in-demand Travel CNA within a skilled nursing-home setting
- Preserve patient dignity and minimize discomfort while carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering, emptying drainage bags and bathing
- Commended for chart accuracy, effective team collaboration, patient relations and consistent delivery of empathetic care
Travel CNA
The Manor at Greendale
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Interdisciplinary Studies
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX12-2024
Skills
- Adaptability
- Communication Skills
- Patient Care
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Time Management
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Reliability and punctuality
- Mental health awareness
- Professional boundaries
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Reliability
References
- Jennifer Eaves, Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse, 936-554-2709
- Sydney Luce, Registered Nurse, 936-404-9762
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- CPR/AED Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Timeline
Travel Patient Safety Sitter
Mission Health
04.2024 - 09.2024
Travel CNA
Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge
08.2023 - 12.2023
Travel CNA
Aston Park Health Care Center
03.2023 - 07.2023
Travel CNA
The Manor at Greendale
09.2022 - 12.2022
Patient Care Technician
CHI St. Lukes Health Memorial
11.2014 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Interdisciplinary Studies
Stephen F. Austin State University
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