Cierra Tate-Williams, LPN
Johnstown,PA
Summary
Nursing professional with 1 year experience offering proven clinical knowledge, interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader with effective critical thinking skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Practical Nursing Student
Greater Johnstown Career & Technology Center
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
- Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.
- Cleaned and treated wounds to avoid infection and provide protection.
- Bathed, changed and fed patients suffering from discomfort, ailments and disabilities to provide extra assistance and care.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to establish optimal patient care.
- Participated in skills lab simulations to further develop nursing skills.
- Participated in nursing care plan meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss ways of improving quality of care for patients.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Implemented successful therapeutic communication techniques that helped reduce anxiety levels among distressed patients or family members during challenging situations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shift Med
07.2023 - 07.2024
- 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.
- 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.
- Supported needs of 10+ residents under long-term care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Arbutus Park Retirement Community
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Education
Practical Nursing
Greater Johnstown Career And Technology Center
Johnstown, PASkills
- ADLs Assistance
- Intramuscular Injections
- Specimen Collection
- Catheter Care
- Patient Health Information Access
- Tube feedings and maintenance
- Infection control
- Ventilator /tracheostomy care
- Wound care
- Critical thinking
- Geriatric care
- Pediatric care
- Direct supervision
- Operational Standards
- Basic Nursing Care
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Unit Oversight
- Diet and Nutrition
- Immunization Administration
- Monitoring Vitals
- Team building
- Employee retention
- Scheduling
- Payroll
- Human Resources
- Problem solving
- Staff development and training
- Management
Transferable skills
Certification
- IV therapy- 2024
- BLS Certified - 2023
- Wound Care Certified- 2024
Clinical Rotation Experience
Over 900 hours clinically
Medical Surgical Unit
Labor and Delivery
Catheterization Lab
Ambulatory Surgery Unit
Emergency Department
Skilled Nursing Facilities
Laboratory
Timeline
Practical Nursing Student
Greater Johnstown Career & Technology Center
08.2023 - 08.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shift Med
07.2023 - 07.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Arbutus Park Retirement Community
06.2023 - 06.2024
Practical Nursing
Greater Johnstown Career And Technology Center
- IV therapy- 2024
- BLS Certified - 2023
- Wound Care Certified- 2024
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