Areana Smith
Wichita
Summary
Offering caring and supportive nature, ready to thrive in healthcare setting and eager to learn and grow. Delivers foundational understanding of patient care principles and basic medical procedures. Ready to use and develop strong communication and patient care skills in patient care technician role.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Interim HealthCare
01.2025 - Current
- 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.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Travel to different nursing facilities to help with staffing needs
Culinary Specialist
Army Reserve
11.2023 - Current
- Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks, ensuring optimal functionality for efficient meal preparation.
- Consistently followed standardized recipes while also making necessary adjustments based on availability of ingredients or desired taste profiles.
- Prepared and serve food for soldiers in the field or at duty stations
Certified Medication Aide
Reflection Living
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Took resident vital signs, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Reduced medication errors by maintaining accurate documentation of administered medications.
- Supported nursing staff by monitoring patients for side effects or adverse reactions to medications.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Target Security Specialist
Target
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Patrolled and monitored premises
- Ensuring the safety of shoppers and employees
- protecting merchandise to prevent shortage
- used various software's to document store shortages
- Performed guard duties by making judgment decisions within proper policy and procedures.
Certified Medication Aide
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
02.2019 - 10.2022
- Took patient vital signs, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Reduced medication errors by maintaining accurate documentation of administered medications.
- Supported nursing staff by monitoring patients for side effects or adverse reactions to medications.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
Patient Care Technician
Kansas Medical Center
01.2021 - 06.2021
- 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.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
American Military University
12-2028
High School Diploma -
Wichita Southeast Highschool
Wichita, KS12-2018
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Mobility assistance
- Patient advocacy
- Safety protocols
- Acute care
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Patient education
- Professional bedside manner
Affiliations
- United States Army
Certification
- Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - State Health Departments or Board of Nursing.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Interim HealthCare
01.2025 - Current
Culinary Specialist
Army Reserve
11.2023 - Current
Certified Medication Aide
Reflection Living
11.2023 - 05.2024
Target Security Specialist
Target
11.2022 - 06.2023
Patient Care Technician
Kansas Medical Center
01.2021 - 06.2021
Certified Medication Aide
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
02.2019 - 10.2022
- Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - State Health Departments or Board of Nursing.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
American Military University
High School Diploma -
Wichita Southeast Highschool
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