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Saundra Williams

Racine,WI

Summary

Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with proven expertise in patient care and HIPAA compliance, honed across roles at notable employers like Mcallister Nursing Home. Excelled in delivering compassionate care, enhancing patient comfort, and supporting rehabilitation efforts. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and Alzheimer's care, consistently fostering positive patient relationships. Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant (Private Duty)

Bernard Lynch
11.2022 - Current
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
  • Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
  • Provided emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, fostering positive healthcare experience.
  • Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.

Certified Nursing Assistant

GYC Senior Care
06.2018 - 09.2020
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Brookdale Assisted Living
08.2013 - 06.2018

Assist Clients in home with activities of daily living as needed to provide quality care. Worked with clients to assist clients in and out of bed, use gaitbelt assist with transfer or walking, medication reminders and assist with feeding

  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Certified Nursing Assistant

A Caring Concept Agency
03.1991 - 12.2013

Tracheotomy Patients, Wound Care, Alzheimer's Unit.

  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Mcallister Nursing Home
06.1993 - 11.1998
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
  • Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.

Education

Dialysis Technician

Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL
11-2009

High School Diploma -

Midwest Theological Institute
Chicago, IL
12-2006

Certified Nursing Assistant

Gateway Technical College
Racine, WI
03-1990

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Compassionate
  • Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
  • Basic Life Support
  • Bathing Assistance
  • Recording vital signs
  • Patient-focused care
  • Positioning Patients
  • Feeding Assistance
  • End of life care
  • Patient relationship building
  • Feeding assistance expert

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant (Private Duty)

Bernard Lynch
11.2022 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

GYC Senior Care
06.2018 - 09.2020

Certified Nursing Assistant

Brookdale Assisted Living
08.2013 - 06.2018

Certified Nursing Assistant

Mcallister Nursing Home
06.1993 - 11.1998

Certified Nursing Assistant

A Caring Concept Agency
03.1991 - 12.2013

Dialysis Technician

Prairie State College

High School Diploma -

Midwest Theological Institute

Certified Nursing Assistant

Gateway Technical College
Saundra Williams