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Education
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Tafrita Williams

St Thomas,ST Thomas

Summary

Expert Geriatric Nurse develops and implements treatment plans for older adults and children for direct and individualized nursing care based on application of scientific nursing principles. Maximizes health in aged individuals by addressing and offering support for physical, cultural, psychosocial and family issues. Discusses health concerns with patients and relatives, explains or recommends alterations in medication regimen and supplies personal safety instructions to promote disease prevention.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Geriatric Nurse

Dunns Residence
Jamaica
03.2022 - Current
  • Consulted and coordinated with health care team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Prepared, administered and recorded prescribed medications and reported adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with policy.
  • Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for elderly patients and caregivers.
  • Recognized and managed geriatric syndromes common to older adults and aided physician during examination and treatment of patient.
  • Asked open-ended questions of patients to better ascertain medical histories and conditions.
  • Closely monitored acute conditions related to falls and accidents, as well as chronic conditions, such as arthritis and COPD.
  • Involved, educated and supervised family members in implementing best practices for older adults.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, eating and bathing and encouraged patients to perform basic needs independently to promote self-esteem.

Professional Nanny

Roscheika Powell
Jamaica
08.2021 - 03.2022
  • Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
  • Read and discussed stories with children to boost literacy and reading comprehension skills.
  • Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
  • Assisted children in dressing appropriately for day's activities.
  • Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
  • Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
  • Traveled with families to care for children and allow parents private time.

Geriatric-nurse

Denton Campbell
st cathrine
03.2017 - 07.2019
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
  • Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Prepared and sanitized rooms before surgical procedures and assisted surgeons during operations with medical equipment.
  • Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.

Geriatric Nurse Assistant

st margrets home for the aged
kingston
08.2015 - 12.2016
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for [Type] patient rooms.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Received and processed stock into inventory management system.

Housekeeper

Milestone environmental,[university hospital west indies
7 Golding ave. kingston
05.2016 - 11.2016
  • Worked on cleaning team to service doctor offices and other areas.
  • Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
  • Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
  • Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
  • Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
  • Restocked room supplies such as facial tissues for personal touch with every job.
  • Kept building entryway glass clean and polished for professional presentation.
  • Responded to requests from patrons for linens and toiletries.
  • Slid beds, sofas and other furniture aside to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
  • Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and restore linen.
  • Cleaned elevators, glass and planters in public areas.

Education

No Degree - Csec

Morant Bay Community College
Morant Bay

No Degree -

St Margrets School of Nursing
167 Hope Rd Kingston

High School Diploma -

Yallah High Schopp
Yallahs St Thomas

Skills

  • Nursing Consultation
  • Ongoing Assessments
  • Equipment and Instrument Sterilizatoin
  • Medical Supply Management
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Scheduling Medical Appointments
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Medical Record keeping
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Active Listening Skills
  • First Aid
  • Convalescent Care
  • Routine Examinations
  • Data Entry and Maintenance
  • Calm and Professional Under Pressure

Timeline

Geriatric Nurse

Dunns Residence
03.2022 - Current

Professional Nanny

Roscheika Powell
08.2021 - 03.2022

Geriatric-nurse

Denton Campbell
03.2017 - 07.2019

Housekeeper

Milestone environmental,[university hospital west indies
05.2016 - 11.2016

Geriatric Nurse Assistant

st margrets home for the aged
08.2015 - 12.2016

No Degree - Csec

Morant Bay Community College

No Degree -

St Margrets School of Nursing

High School Diploma -

Yallah High Schopp

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