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Kenesha Williams

East Stroudsburg

Summary

Dedicated health care professional with experience as Central Staffing Patient Care Assistant at St. Luke’s Hospital. Skilled in providing patient-centered care in dynamic healthcare settings. Strong in teamwork, communication, and adaptability, with a clear goal of advancing into the nursing profession.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
2015
2015
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Central Staffing Nurse Assistant/Office PCA

St Luke’s Health Network
Allentown
02.2020 - Current
  • Coordinated staffing schedules across multiple departments for optimal patient care.
  • Collaborated with department heads to assess staffing needs and adjust assignments.
  • Facilitated onboarding and training for new nursing staff to ensure compliance.

Patient Care Assistant

St Luke’s Health Network/ Monroe Campus
Bartonsville
10.2017 - 02.2020
  • Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care tasks and activities.
  • Monitored and recorded vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations) and reported abnormal findings to nursing staff.
  • Assist nurses with patient mobility, transfers, and positioning to ensure safety and prevent injury
  • Managed front desk operations on the nursing unit, serving as the primary point of communication for staff, patients, and visitors
  • Answered and directed phone calls, relayed messages, and coordinated communication between nurses, physicians, and departments
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA and confidentiality standards when handling patient information
  • Supported nursing staff with clerical tasks to promote efficient unit workflow

Provided direct patient care by assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting

• Monitored and recorded vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations) and reported abnormal findings to nursing staff

• Assisted nurses with patient mobility, transfers, and positioning to ensure safety and prevent injury

• Maintained accurate documentation in electronic medical records (EMR) in a timely manner

• Supported patient safety by implementing fall precautions and infection control protocols

Memory Care Director

Pocono Tranquil Gardens
East Stroudsburg
01.2015 - 09.2017
  • Developed individualized care plans for residents with memory impairments.
  • Conducted regular assessments to monitor resident needs and adjust care strategies.
  • Directed daily operations of the memory care unit, ensuring high-quality, person-centered care for residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia
  • Supervised, trained, and evaluated memory care staff, including CNAs, caregivers, and activity coordinators
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans based on residents’ cognitive, physical, and psychosocial needs
  • Created and managed therapeutic programming and activities to promote engagement, dignity, and quality of life
  • Collaborated with nursing, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to monitor changes in resident condition and adjust care accordingly

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA
08.2022 - 04.2026

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Pennsylvania State University- Hazleton Campus
Hazleton, PA
08.2009 - 01.2011

East Stroudsburg SHS North
Dingmans Ferry, PA

Skills

  • Patient Care Vital Signs Monitoring CPR/BLS Therapeutic Communication Team Collaboration EHR Documentation Infection Control Time Management Attention to Detail Patient Advocacy

Certification

  • BLS/CPR Certified-2026
  • Doula Certification- 2025

Affiliations

  • Dance Ministry Director - Karar Liturgical Dance ministry/ Greater Shiloh Church, Easton, Pa

Timeline

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Northampton Community College
08.2022 - 04.2026

Central Staffing Nurse Assistant/Office PCA

St Luke’s Health Network
02.2020 - Current

Patient Care Assistant

St Luke’s Health Network/ Monroe Campus
10.2017 - 02.2020

Memory Care Director

Pocono Tranquil Gardens
01.2015 - 09.2017

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Pennsylvania State University- Hazleton Campus
08.2009 - 01.2011

East Stroudsburg SHS North
Kenesha Williams