Silvia Williams
Philadelphia,United States
Summary
Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients for more then 20 plus years in variety of hospitals and medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level CNA position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Fast learner.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Christopher Hospital for Children
160 E. Erie Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa 19134
09.2025 - Current
- Provided compassionate patient care, supporting daily living activities and ensuring comfort.
- Assisted nursing staff with monitoring vital signs and reporting changes in patient conditions.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- 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.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center / Penn Medicine
51 N 39th Street Philadelphia, Pa 19104
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- 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.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Doing EKG when needed from doctors orders.
- Providing 1:1 care to patients when needed for their safety need.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Trinity Health / Nazareth And St. Mary Hospitals
Philadelphia, PA
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Delivered high-quality care to all patients in hospital facility.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Perform EKGs
- Perform Blood Draws
- Glucose testing / Blood sugar
- Perform CPR
- Perform Bladder Scans
- Patient 1:1 Sitting
Certified Nursing Assistant
Einstein Medical Center / Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Delivered high-quality care to patients in hospital facility.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Perform EKG
- Preform Blood Draws
- Patient 1:1 sitting
- Perform Bladder Scans
- Perform CPR
Certified Nursing Assistant
Holy Redeemer Hospital
Meadowbrook , PA
10.2010 - 01.2020
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Delivered high-quality care to all patients in hospital facility.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nursing Care Services Inc
Lansdale, PA
12.2008 - 10.2010
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cambridge Assistant Living
Philadelphia, PA
08.2006 - 10.2008
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Supportive Care
Havertown, PA
03.2005 - 08.2006
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Presbyterian Homes
Philadelphia, PA
07.2003 - 08.2004
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Education
CNA / Certified Nursing
M.S.T.B Nursing
Philadelphia, PA2003
High School Diploma -
Simon Gratz High School
Philadelphia, PA06.1995
Skills
- Responding to emergencies
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Patient-focused care
- Feeding assistance expert
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Recording Vital Signs
- Preparing Meals
- Patient Relations
- Observing Responses
- Measuring Bodily Fluids
- Documenting Behaviors
- Conducting Intakes
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Direct Patient Care
- Trustworthy companion
- Compassionate caregiver
- Bathing
- Inpatient care
- Performing CPR
- Performing Blood draws
- Performing Bladder Scans
- Blood Sugar Testing
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPR - Certification
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Christopher Hospital for Children
09.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center / Penn Medicine
01.2024 - 05.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Trinity Health / Nazareth And St. Mary Hospitals
05.2021 - 01.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Einstein Medical Center / Hospital
08.2019 - 03.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Holy Redeemer Hospital
10.2010 - 01.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nursing Care Services Inc
12.2008 - 10.2010
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cambridge Assistant Living
08.2006 - 10.2008
Certified Nursing Assistant
Supportive Care
03.2005 - 08.2006
Certified Nursing Assistant
Presbyterian Homes
07.2003 - 08.2004
CNA / Certified Nursing
M.S.T.B Nursing
High School Diploma -
Simon Gratz High School