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Shanlonda Williams

Minneapolis, MN,MN

Summary

Compassionate Health Care Assistant with extensive experience at Hennepin Healthcare, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety through effective communication and teamwork. Recognized for adhering to hygiene protocols and delivering empathetic support, ensuring optimal health outcomes for diverse patient populations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Health Care Assistant

Hennepin Healthcare
08.2019 - Current
  • Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
  • Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
  • Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
  • Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
  • Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
  • Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
  • Increased patient safety by promptly addressing concerns and reporting incidents or potential hazards to supervisory staff.
  • Facilitated smooth patient transfers by coordinating with interdisciplinary teams and families for seamless transitions.
  • Monitored and recorded patient vitals, providing critical data for healthcare professionals to assess patient health.
  • Maintained clean and organized patient environment, reducing risk of infections and enhancing patient well-being.
  • Removed patients IVs Check patients weight height and head confeence

Resident Assistant

Walker Methodist
09.2017 - 11.2020
  • Attended, participated, and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
  • Served as an approachable resource for residents seeking advice or assistance with personal or academic issues.
  • Responded to room transfers, incident reports, and maintenance requests.
  • Managed front desk operations during assigned shifts, assisting visitors with inquiries while maintaining accurate records of residence hall activities.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activity and social programs.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted residents with daily dental and mouth care, bath functions, and hair care.
  • Monitored and inspected residence hall rooms to determine safety and manage maintenance issues.
  • Changed bed linens, dumped trash, and smoothly handled maintenance issues to promote resident comfort.
  • Medication passer

Home Health Aide

Select Senior Living
10.2017 - 07.2018
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans, addressing specific needs and goals of each patient.

Patient Care Assistant

Comfort Keepers
07.2013 - 11.2014
  • Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
  • Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Aided in the prevention of bedsores through regular repositioning of patients according to care plans.
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Health Care/Medical Assistant Education

Southwestern Illinois College
East Saint Louis, IL
05-2015

Skills

  • Time management
  • Patient care
  • Patient-focused care
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Meal preparation
  • Feeding assistance
  • Empathy and compassionate care
  • Observing responses
  • Patient positioning
  • Calm under stress
  • Catheter care
  • Mobility assistance
  • Care monitoring
  • Bedsore prevention
  • Recording vital signs
  • Blood sugar monitoring
  • Transporting patients
  • Heavy lifting
  • Blood pressure measurement
  • Emotional support
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Basic life support
  • Feeding assistance expert
  • Universal precautions
  • Room cleaning and restocking
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Specimen collection

Timeline

Health Care Assistant

Hennepin Healthcare
08.2019 - Current

Home Health Aide

Select Senior Living
10.2017 - 07.2018

Resident Assistant

Walker Methodist
09.2017 - 11.2020

Patient Care Assistant

Comfort Keepers
07.2013 - 11.2014

Associate of Applied Science - Health Care/Medical Assistant Education

Southwestern Illinois College

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