LaKesha Williams
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician with extensive experience at NeuroRestorative, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through attentive care and effective communication. Recognized for adaptability in dynamic environments, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and safety while maintaining high standards of infection control.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
NeuroRestorative
San Antonio, TX
10.2021 - 12.2024
- Offered direct physical care and basic nursing procedures and treatments for patients in stable condition under general supervision of RN.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, facilitating coordinated efforts to provide optimal patient outcomes.
- Contributed to the development of individualized care plans by observing patient behavior patterns and reporting observations to the nursing staff.
- Ensured continuity of care through effective shift handover by sharing vital information about patients'' status with incoming nursing personnel.
Resident Services Coordinator
Autumn Leaves Memory Care
San Antonio, TX
03.2016 - 12.2021
- Performed non-invasive medical procedures such as blood glucose monitoring, wound care management, and catheter maintenance under nurse supervision.
- Maintained knowledge and skills necessary to meet developmental needs of patients and recognized need for continuing development.
- Exhibited strong time management skills by prioritizing tasks effectively and completing them in a timely manner without compromising quality of care.
- Maximized patient safety, employed interventions and interacted with patient to increase engagement and redirect behavior.
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
A Amazing Home Care
San Antonio, TX
01.2012 - 03.2016
- Supported nursing staff by accurately obtaining and recording vital signs, promptly notifying nurses of any abnormal results.
- Facilitated patient transfers, positioning, and mobility using proper body mechanics to prevent injury and ensure comfort.
- Communicated and documented pertinent observations and information to maintain complete and accurate record of care given to patient.
- Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly changing situations, responding promptly to unforeseen patient needs or requests from the nursing staff.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to patients in various stages of recovery.
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
Girling Home Health
San Antonio, TX
03.2005 - 07.2011
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and comfort during their stay.
- Delivered high-quality personal care to patients, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, and mobility assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients by adhering to strict infection control protocols and regular room sanitization procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Emma Broady Academy
San Antonio, TX06.2010
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Basic life support
- Infection control standards
- Catheter care
- ADL support
- Specimen collection
- Infection control
- Feeding assistance
- Patient positioning
- Adaptable
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient services
- Patient education
- Data collection
- Emergency response
- Mobility assistance
- Clinical training
- Information protection
- Infection prevention
- Emotional support
- Medical equipment operation
- Healthy meal preparation
- Hospice and palliative care
- Wound care
- Active listening
- Compassionate care
- Acute care
- End-of-life care
- Safety protocols
- Patient advocacy
- Health monitoring
- Patient hygiene management
- Feeding assistance specialist
- Bed preparation
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Vitals documentation
- Patient assistance
- Monitoring patient conditions
- Basic nursing care
- Healthcare expertise
- Restocking supplies
- Time management
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient-focused care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Vital signs
- Recording vital signs
- Calm under stress
- Direct patient care
- CPR/AED
- Patient care
- Patient care technician (PCT)
- Electronic charting
- Responding to emergencies
- Collecting vital signs
- Activities of daily living ADL support
- Patient care technician/assistant
- Patient care technician
- CNA certification
- Room cleaning and restocking
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
NeuroRestorative
10.2021 - 12.2024
Resident Services Coordinator
Autumn Leaves Memory Care
03.2016 - 12.2021
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
A Amazing Home Care
01.2012 - 03.2016
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
Girling Home Health
03.2005 - 07.2011
High School Diploma -
Emma Broady Academy