Eliana Williams
Kansas City
Summary
Compassionate and reliable Certified Nursing Assistant with over 5 years of experience in fast-paced healthcare environments, adept at managing confidential patient information while delivering exceptional patient care. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Experienced as a paraprofessional, providing strong educational support and classroom management skills that foster a positive learning atmosphere. Dedicated team player committed to adapting to evolving needs and achieving results through effective communication and collaboration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Kansas City Kansas Public School District
Kansas City, KS
07.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers to adapt instructional materials for diverse learners.
- Mentored new paraprofessionals, providing guidance on best practices and classroom techniques.
- Streamlined administrative tasks, improving efficiency in documentation and reporting processes.
- Led training sessions on special education policies and procedures for support staff members.
- Supported classroom management strategies, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers to adapt instructional materials and activities for various learning styles.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback and reinforcement to enhance academic performance.
- Trained new paraprofessionals on best practices for supporting students with special needs.
- Developed and implemented behavioral intervention strategies to promote student engagement and self-regulation.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with special education trends and techniques.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Certified Nursing Assistant III -Float Pool
Saint Luke's Hospital
Kansas City, MO
05.2024 - 01.2026
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes and reporting to nursing staff.
- Implemented care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels
Paraprofessional
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
Kansas City, MO
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Facilitated communication between healthcare staff and patients to enhance service delivery.
- Assisted in developing individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to promote positive learning environments.
- Supported assessment processes by collecting and organizing student data effectively.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Zack Group
Kansas City, MO
09.2021 - 07.2023
- Increased patient satisfaction by assisting people with personal tasks like dressing and walking.
- Built relationships with patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals in order to help patients achieve their personal care plan goals.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Followed and enforced safety protocols to protect patients and workers.
- Reduced the risk of infection for patients and healthcare team members with thorough cleaning and sanitizing of rooms, equipment, and devices.
- Respected patients' privacy and dignity, upholding all hospital policies and HIPAA regulations.
Certified Nursing Assistant - Float Pool
University of Kansas Health System
Kansas City, KS
07.2019 - 02.2021
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
- Responded to patients' physical, emotional, and developmental needs in an appropriate manner.
- Gathered biological specimens for requested tests and prepared them for transport to the lab.
- Kept track of important patient data and relayed it to healthcare staff in order to improve treatment planning and delivery.
- Carefully transferred patients into beds, wheelchairs, and tables using gait belts and other tools.
- Aided 20+ patients per shift with routine task including feeding, bathing, dressing, and exercise.
- Cared for an average of 30 patients per shift, assisting 5-10 nurses with a 260% influx during the peak of the COVID 19 pandemic.
- Adapted to a surge of ICU patients during the COVID 19 pandemic, working overtime and implementing new care procedures.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bright Star Care Staff
Lenexa, KS
04.2018 - 08.2019
- Helped patients with mobility issues, such as getting in and out of beds, organizing wheelchairs, and setting up assistive devices.
- Built strong and trusting relationships with each patient in order to provide the best possible care and assistance.
- Provided excellent assistance with general household tasks such as cooking, meal preparation, and grocery shopping.
- Used agile work methods to ensure that projects were completed quickly and successfully.
- Was in charge of daily activities and offered assistance when necessary.
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene tasks such as tooth brushing, bathing, grooming, and toileting.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks that adhered to strict dietary guidelines.
Direct Support Professional
Austin Dooley Company
Lee's Summit, MO
07.2017 - 11.2017
- Provided individualized support to clients in daily living activities, fostering independence and enhancing quality of life.
- Assisted clients with personal care tasks, ensuring dignity and respect while promoting self-sufficiency.
- Developed and implemented personalized care plans based on client needs and preferences, improving overall satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices for client support, enhancing team performance and service delivery.
- Advocated for client rights and needs within the community, strengthening resources and support systems available to them.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
Skills
- Inpatient care
- Patient-focused care
- Outpatient care
- Compassionate caregiver
- Measuring bodily fluids
- Adaptable
- Direct patient care
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Responding to emergencies
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Companionship and emotional support
- Special education support
- CPR and first aid
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant 2019 - present
- CPR, BLS
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Kansas City Kansas Public School District
07.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant III -Float Pool
Saint Luke's Hospital
05.2024 - 01.2026
Paraprofessional
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
07.2023 - 05.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Zack Group
09.2021 - 07.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant - Float Pool
University of Kansas Health System
07.2019 - 02.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bright Star Care Staff
04.2018 - 08.2019
Direct Support Professional
Austin Dooley Company
07.2017 - 11.2017