K'niya Thompson
Carrollton,TX
Summary
Compassionate Healthcare Professional with foundational knowledge in emergency medical services and CPR certification. Delivered effective patient care through strong problem-solving skills and a calm demeanor in high-pressure situations. Focused on enhancing patient safety and satisfaction while promoting a positive and supportive environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano
Plano, Texas
02.2026 - Current
- Monitored vital signs to ensure patient safety and wellbeing.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care and comfort needs.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Supported mobility by assisting patients with walking and transfers.
- Prepared and transported patients for diagnostic tests and procedures.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families regarding care procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to improve patient care processes.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure a safe environment for patients.
- Observed changes in patients' conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
Direct Support Professional
Ellisville State School
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Maintained clean, safe, organized environment to enhance patient comfort and well-being.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Assisted clients with personal care tasks, prioritizing dignity and privacy to foster trust and respect.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Facilitated independence for disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- Assessed clients' needs on an ongoing basis, making adjustments to support plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Supported clients in regular exercise and therapeutic activities, contributing to improved physical health and social engagement.
- Assisted clients with transportation needs to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Assessed clients'' needs on an ongoing basis, making adjustments to support plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Implemented individualized behavior management plans, reducing incidents of challenging behaviors within the residence.
Caregiver
Claiborne Senior Living
Petal, Mississippi
12.2024 - 03.2025
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Maintained clean and safe living environments for all residents.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
Nurse Aide
Covington County Hospital
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted with daily living activities for patients, ensuring optimal independence and quality of life.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Tended to patients with diverse medical conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's disease, and diabetes, adapting care approaches accordingly.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds, wheelchair usage, and automobile travel.
- Facilitated seamless shift transitions by delivering comprehensive patient status reports at handover meetings.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean living environment.
- Supported patients during transfers and ambulation to enhance mobility.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Promoted patient safety by closely monitoring vitals, reporting abnormal findings to nursing staff, and administering medications as directed.
- Administered medications and coordinated care with nursing staff based on patient conditions.
- Encouraged patient socialization and self-care by leveraging individual strengths to enhance motivation and engagement.
Home Care Aide
A First Name Basis
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks, creating a clean and comfortable environment for patients to thrive in.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Provided companionship to patients, fostering positive relationships and emotional wellbeing.
- Prepared meals for patients, ensuring they were nutritious and appealing. tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Prepared nutritious meals for patients, supporting dietary needs and overall health.
- Kept a close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Kept a close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing the daily burden on family members.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks as needed, creating a clean and comfortable environment for patients to thrive in.
Acute Care Tech
Forrest General Hospital
04.2022 - 11.2023
- Collected and processed samples, facilitating timely lab testing and accurate diagnoses.
- Shared expertise in acute care best practices and procedures, enhancing team knowledge and improving patient care.
- Performed under high-pressure situations, maintaining composure while delivering life-saving interventions in emergency scenarios.
- Educated patients on self-care strategies post-discharge, empowering them to take ownership of their health management process.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering trust and positive rapport.
- Demonstrated exceptional teamwork skills, working closely with colleagues to coordinate patient care activities and ensure continuity of care.
- Organized and restocked essential medical supplies to support clinical operations.
- Communicated clearly with other healthcare professionals, ensuring accurate exchange of information related to patient status updates or changes in treatment plans.
- Contributed to the development of new hospital policies aimed at improving the quality of acute care services provided.
- Ensured proper documentation of patient information, supporting efficient communication among healthcare providers.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Managed inventory of tubes, needles, syringes, alcohol, and labels, ensuring availability for critical patient care needs.
- Upheld the highest standards of patient privacy by diligently adhering to HIPAA regulations and safeguarding confidential information.
Education
N/a - Nursing
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MSHigh school diploma -
Petal High School
Petal, MSSkills
- Patient Care
- Direct patient care
- Clinical support experience
- Patient mobility support
- Vital Signs
- Vital signs
- Documentation
- Electronic health records
- Medical record-keeping
- Infection Control Training
- Infection control protocols
- Emergency care response
- COVID-19 safety policies
- Phlebotomy
- Patient transportation assistance
- Compassionate care
- Elderly care
- Hospital experience
- Dementia Care
- Alzheimer's Care
- Memory Care
- Caregiving
- Home Care
- Daily living assistance
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Meal Preparation
- Meal preparation
- Patient companionship
- Supportive companionship
- Patient behavioral support
- Hospital experience
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Dependable professional
- Relationship building
- Effective communication
- Compassionate communication
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Compassionate care
- Cultural sensitivity
- Client engagement
- Active listening
- Safety awareness
- Problem-solving
- Conflict resolution
- Stress management
- Fast learner
- Flexible schedule
- Dependable professional
- Incident reporting
- Hospital Experience
- Hospital experience
- Emergency response
- Lifting and transferring
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Strong ethics
- Compassionate care
- Emotional support
- Client documentation
- Special needs care
- Home Care
- Incident reporting
- Electronic health records
- Emergency care response
- Infection control protocols
- Multitasking and organization
- Emergency response
Certification
- CPR Certification April 2023 to April 2025
- BLS Certification April 2023 to April 2025
- CPR and First Aid Certification February 2025 to February 2027
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano
02.2026 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Ellisville State School
02.2025 - 06.2025
Caregiver
Claiborne Senior Living
12.2024 - 03.2025
Nurse Aide
Covington County Hospital
04.2024 - 12.2024
Home Care Aide
A First Name Basis
01.2023 - 02.2024
Acute Care Tech
Forrest General Hospital
04.2022 - 11.2023
N/a - Nursing
Pearl River Community College
High school diploma -
Petal High School