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TyKajah Williams

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Compassionate Patient Care Technician with extensive experience at Medical City Fort Worth, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient observation. Recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through empathetic support and effective communication. Proven ability to streamline care processes, ensuring timely interventions and promoting a safe, dignified environment for all patients.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Technician

Medical City Fort Worth
01.2022 - Current
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
  • Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation
02.2023 - 04.2025
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • 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.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Nurse Core Home Health
02.2022 - 11.2024
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Christian Care Community
06.2020 - 01.2022
  • Increased patient engagement by organizing recreational and therapeutic activities.
  • Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.
  • Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
  • Assisted with diagnostic tests and medical procedures, contributing to accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
  • Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.

Patient Care Technician

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth
07.2018 - 01.2020
  • Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
  • Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
  • Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
  • Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
  • Enabled increased mobility for patients by assisting with ambulation exercises and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
  • Served as a reliable resource for patients'' families, addressing questions or concerns with patience and understanding while maintaining patient confidentiality.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in patient care technology advancements.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed each patient''s unique needs.
  • Supported optimal wound healing by skillfully changing dressings and monitoring for signs of infection or complications.
  • Provided nutritional support by assisting patients with meals, catering to individual dietary needs.
  • Collected and documented patient information to aid in accurate medical record keeping.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families, easing their stress and anxiety during hospital stays.
  • Fostered clean and hygienic environment, reducing risk of infections.
  • Streamlined patient check-in process, enhancing efficiency of care delivery.
  • Improved patient satisfaction with attentive communication and responsiveness to needs.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate bedside care and support.
  • Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Life Care Center of America
05.2018 - 09.2019
  • Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • 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.

Certified Nursing Assistant

White Settlement Nursing Center
03.2016 - 11.2018
  • Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
  • Supported needs of 18+ residents under long-term care.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
  • Delivered high-quality care to 18 patients in hospital facility.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • 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.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Education

Dunbar High School
Fort Worth, TX

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX
05-2027

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • CPR certification
  • Patient observation
  • Blood glucose testing
  • Basic life support
  • ADL support
  • Infection control
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Patient services
  • Information protection
  • Infection prevention

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
  • NCPCT - Patient Care Technician

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation
02.2023 - 04.2025

Certified Nursing Assistant

Nurse Core Home Health
02.2022 - 11.2024

Patient Care Technician

Medical City Fort Worth
01.2022 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Christian Care Community
06.2020 - 01.2022

Patient Care Technician

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth
07.2018 - 01.2020

Certified Nursing Assistant

Life Care Center of America
05.2018 - 09.2019

Certified Nursing Assistant

White Settlement Nursing Center
03.2016 - 11.2018

Dunbar High School

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Tarrant County College