Shirley Williams
Carrollton,Georgia
Summary
Nursing Assistant with 4 years of experience providing health care to patients at home, hospitals, and nursing homes. Compassionate and caring, responding quickly to patient calls for assistance. Provide support in daily living, including dressing, eating, and toileting. Certified Nursing Assistant, possessing CPR certification. Empathetic to the needs of patients, especially elderly patients. Works with minimal direction and exercises sound judgment. Communicate with team members to coordinate actions in fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Avalon Health And Rehabiliation
11.2022 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
CNA
Healthcare Network
11.2020 - 11.2022
- Performed light housekeeping, including cleaning patient rooms and changing sheets on beds
- Helped residents with daily living tasks including feeding, dressing, and personal hygiene
- Monitored patient condition by recording vitals including blood pressure, respiration rates, and body temperature
- Responded immediately to calls from patients for assistance or treatment and alerted medical staff to emergency situations
- Observed condition of patients by examining, including checking of existing conditions, such as open wounds or detecting blood in urine
- Communicated with physicians, nurses, and other caregivers to exchange information about patient conditions, treatment plans, and activities
- Supported patients with daily activities and attended to personal hygiene, transporting patients and assisting them in walking and exercising
- Worked alongside dining room personnel to ensure that patients received the correct meals and that all residents were able to eat
- Prepared patients for surgeries and treatments by washing, shaving, and draping specific body areas
- Maintained confidentiality concerning treatment and personal information
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Exercised patients with limited or no mobility, including individuals with partial or total paralysis
- Helped patients with daily living requirements by bathing, dressing, and assisting with mobility needs
- Responded appropriately to symptoms and behavior
- Monitored intake of food and medication and alerted staff to deterioration inpatient conditions
- Transported patients by wheelchair or rolling bed between care and examination rooms
- Applied correct aseptic and sterile techniques and used appropriate personal protective equipment
- Ensured complete documentation when entering data into the EMR system
- Supported the social and emotional needs of patients by providing caring companionship
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
CNA
Carrollton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
12.2018 - 12.2020
- Monitored patient medications and encouraged them to take medications and nutritional supplements as prescribed
- Monitored patient condition by recording vitals including blood pressure, respiration rates, and body temperature
- Observed condition of patients by examining, including checking of existing conditions, such as open wounds or detecting blood in urine
- Helped residents with daily living tasks, including feeding, dressing, and personal hygiene
- Responded immediately to calls from patients for assistance or treatment and alerted medical staff to emergency situations
- Worked alongside dining room personnel to ensure that patients received the correct meals and that all residents were able to eat
- Supported patients with daily activities, attended to personal hygiene, transported patients, and assisted them in walking and exercising
- Communicated with physicians, nurses, and other caregivers to exchange patient conditions, treatment plans, and activities
- Transported patients by wheelchair or rolling bed between care and examination rooms
- Ensured complete documentation when entering data into the EMR system
- Maintained confidentiality concerning treatment and personal information
- Prepared patients for surgeries and treatments by washing, shaving, and draping specific body areas
- Helped patients with daily living requirements by bathing, dressing, and assisting with mobility needs
- Supported the social and emotional needs of patients by providing caring companionship
- Monitored intake of food and medication and alerted staff to deterioration inpatient conditions
- Applied correct aseptic and sterile techniques and used appropriate personal protective equipment
- Exercised patients with limited or no mobility, including individuals with partial or total paralysis
- Responded appropriately to symptoms and behavior
Home Health Aide
Rescare Homecare
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Transported clients to doctor's office, grocery store, and other essential errands
- Administered medications or aided client with self-administration
- Reviewed and followed specific care plans for clients and reported completed tasks
- Managed household chores through routine house cleaning, meal preparation, and laundry
- Held friendly conversations with clients to offer companionship and emotional support
- Supported patient health and mobility by guiding through range of motion movements and exercises
- Assisted with client personal care needs such as bathing and dressing
- Learned and followed all Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA regulations and requirements
- Observed and reported any changes in client conditions
- Transported patients to and from doctor's appointments, errands, and other activities
- Remained calm and maintained professionalism during times of high emotional stress
- Reviewed written care plans, executed instructions, and documented services delivered
- Bathed, groomed, dressed, and fed patients and provided emotional and psychological support
- Helped patients with exercising, walking, and mobility in and out of beds
- Changed bed linens, cleaning and disinfecting rooms regularly
- Prepared meals for patients, taking into account special food restrictions and diets
Cashier
Jack's
06.2017 - 09.2018
- Recognized for providing efficient service with high degree of accuracy
- Greeted all customers and provided prompt and friendly service
- Processed cash register transactions by inputting product costs and giving back change
- Maintained merchandise displays, including endcaps, floor displays, and aisles
Education
Practical Nursing - practical nursing
West Georgia Technical College
Waco, GA08.2022
High School Diploma -
Villa Rica High School
Villa Rica, GA05.2017
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Light housekeeping
- Infection control procedures
- Patient relationship building
- Electronic charting
- Specimen collection
- Patient observation
- Patient hygiene management
- Emotional support
- Transport patients
- Medical equipment operation
- Behavior redirection
- Restock shelves
- Client documentation
- Bed preparation
- Vital signs monitoring
- First aid and CPR(Certified)?
- Community activities
- Mobility assistance
- Family communication
- Health education
- Patient evaluations
- Direct Patient Care
- Verbal and Written Communication
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Avalon Health And Rehabiliation
11.2022 - Current
CNA
Healthcare Network
11.2020 - 11.2022
CNA
Carrollton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
12.2018 - 12.2020
Home Health Aide
Rescare Homecare
08.2017 - 12.2018
Cashier
Jack's
06.2017 - 09.2018
Practical Nursing - practical nursing
West Georgia Technical College
High School Diploma -
Villa Rica High School
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