Cassandra Smith
Amarillo,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain part-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
PCT
BSA Health System
01.2023 - Current
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Assisted nurse in taking out Foley catheters and IV's when patient is discharged or order has been placed for removal.
- Performed aftercare for patients that have passed during my shift.
RCP/Medication Aide
Conner Court
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
People Department Manager
McDonald's Restaurant
06.1999 - 09.2021
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance.
- Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget and overhead and optimizing product turns.
- Successfully managed and scheduled 50-70+ employees weekly.
- Ran effective shifts to increase profitability while maintaining a clean store.
Education
No Degree - Associates Degree For Nursing, ADN
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TXHigh School Diploma -
Randall High School
Amarillo, TX05.2001
Skills
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Assisting with Daily Living
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Monitor Vitals
- Nursing Staff Support
- Patient Feeding
- Feeding Assistance
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Infection Control Standards
- IV Discontinuation
- Calm Under Stress
- Documenting Behaviors
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Biological Specimen Handling
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Foley Catheter Removal
- Equipment Disinfection
- Oral Hygiene
- Taking Vital Signs
- Patient Safety
- Monitoring Patient Conditions
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Vitals Documentation
- Restock Shelves
- Epic Systems
- Prioritizing Patients
- Geriatrics
Timeline
PCT
BSA Health System
01.2023 - Current
RCP/Medication Aide
Conner Court
09.2021 - 01.2023
People Department Manager
McDonald's Restaurant
06.1999 - 09.2021
No Degree - Associates Degree For Nursing, ADN
Amarillo College
High School Diploma -
Randall High School
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