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Tekara Williams

Anderson,SC

Summary

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of 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.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Linley Park Post Acute
06.2023 - Current
  • 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.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Prn Staffing
07.2018 - Current
  • 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.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.

Student Nurse Extern

Prisma Health (medex Academy 10week Extern)
05.2023 - 07.2023

10 week extern 5 weeks in the emergency room 5 weeks on medsurg unit.

  • Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
  • Proactively sought out opportunities to learn from experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals, growing in clinical knowledge and aptitude.
  • Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
  • Shadowed experienced nurses as they provided direct patient care, learning essential techniques for effective bedside manner and communication.
  • Developed strong time-management skills by balancing multiple responsibilities during fast-paced hospital shifts.
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs by helping them move around the hospital or perform range-of-motion exercises as needed.
  • Supported nursing staff in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and managing patients'' needs.
  • Demonstrated commitment to teamwork by consistently stepping up when additional help was required or requested within the unit or department.
  • Gained valuable clinical experience through rotations in various hospital departments, such as emergency care, pediatrics, and surgery.
  • Maintained strict adherence to infection control procedures, ensuring the safety of both patients and staff members alike.
  • Responded swiftly to changes in patient condition or emergencies with critical thinking skills leading to appropriate interventions.

Education

Associate of Science - Registered Nursing

ECPI University
Greenville, SC
07.2024

GED -

Adult Education Center
Anderson
07.2012

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
  • Basic Life Support
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Bedside manner

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
  • BLS

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Linley Park Post Acute
06.2023 - Current

Student Nurse Extern

Prisma Health (medex Academy 10week Extern)
05.2023 - 07.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

Prn Staffing
07.2018 - Current

Associate of Science - Registered Nursing

ECPI University

GED -

Adult Education Center
Tekara Williams