PORCHA WILLIAMS
West Haven,CT
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nurse's Aide with 18 years of experience in delivering comprehensive patient care. Skilled in administering respiratory treatments, monitoring medication intake, and performing vital assessments. Experienced in catheter care, hygiene assistance, and patient advocacy while ensuring HIPAA compliance. Strong communicator with advanced knowledge of medical terminology and adept in utilizing healthcare databases.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Tech
Yale New Haven Health
New Haven
06.2020 - Current
- Provide high quality direct care to elderly patients and patients with long term illnesses
- Conduct meal preparation based on dietary needs, restrictions and preferences
- Collect laboratory specimens, vitals, point of care glucose testing
- Proper documentation using Epic
- Observe and report patient physical and mental health, properly maintain documentation
- Ensure patients feel safe and comfortable while providing care
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, ensured adequate levels according to standards
Certified Nursing Assistant
AAA Nursing Care LLC
Stratford, CT
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Provided restorative care as indicated in care plans; perform ambulation and repositioning
- Reported and chart patients mood, eating behaviors, and mobile activities daily
- Implemented nurses Plan of Care instructions
- Documented dosages of medication and daily activities
Certified Nursing Assistant
Guilford House
New Haven, CT
12.2014 - 10.2019
- Provide high quality direct care to elderly patients and patients with long term illnesses
- Conduct meal preparation based on dietary needs, restrictions and preferences
- Collect urine specimens and vitals for testing; document results
- Observe and report patient physical and mental health, properly maintain documentation
- Ensure patients feel safe and comfortable while providing care
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, ensured adequate levels according to standards.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Synergy Home Care
New Haven, CT
05.2014 - 06.2015
- Provided restorative care as indicated in care plans; perform ambulation and repositioning
- Reported and chart patients mood, eating behaviors, and mobile activities daily
- Implemented nurses Plan of Care instructions
- Documented dosages of medication and daily activities
Home Health Aide
Apple Rehab
New Haven, CT
04.2007 - 11.2014
- Assist with personal and hygiene care; provided adequate nutritional and fluid intake
- Perform routine safety checks, ensured adherence to safety rules and regulations
- Provided compassionate care; interacted with families in a friendly and professional manner
Program Counselor
Marrakech
Woodbridge, Ct
09.2008 - 08.2011
- Provided onsite educational training with students one on one.
- Assisted adults with developmental disabilities with daily living skills,such as doctor's appointments, shopping, and administering medications while proving teaching strategies.
Education
Certificate - PCA
Stone Academy
Hamden, CT 10.2006 - 03.2007
Diploma -
ADULT EDUCATION AND CONTINUING CENTER
NEW HAVEN, CTSkills
- Direct patient care
- Patient care
- Vital signs
- Specimen collection
- Glucose testing
- Patient monitoring
- Safety procedures
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Epic charting
- Multitasking
Timeline
Clinical Tech
Yale New Haven Health
06.2020 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
AAA Nursing Care LLC
10.2019 - 01.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Guilford House
12.2014 - 10.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Synergy Home Care
05.2014 - 06.2015
Program Counselor
Marrakech
09.2008 - 08.2011
Home Health Aide
Apple Rehab
04.2007 - 11.2014
Certificate - PCA
Stone Academy
10.2006 - 03.2007
Diploma -
ADULT EDUCATION AND CONTINUING CENTER