Charles Haskew Smith IV
Durham,NC
Summary
Caring student nurse with 5-year background in caring for elderly, disabled and injured patients in healthcare setting. Hands-on experience in performing routine tasks under direction of nurse staff. Established rapport of reliability and creating positive rapport with patients, family and staff.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Duke University Hospital Surgical/Trauma ICU
08.2021 - Current
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage for 24 patients.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
- Delivered high-quality care to trauma, transplant, and other surgical patients in an inpatient hospital facility.
Nursing Assistant
Novant Presbyterian Medical Center
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Delivered high-quality care to stepdown level trauma and surgical patients in hospital facility.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Emergency Medical Technician
Catawba County EMS
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC05-2026
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury, NC12-2020
Certificate - Emergency Medicine
Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, NC12-2019
No Degree - Music Production
Appalachian State University
Boone, NCHigh School Diploma -
Newton-Conover High School
Newton, NC05-2014
Skills
- Patient care and safety
- Direct patient care
- Electronic charting
- Vital signs monitoring
- Basic life support
- Patient-focused care
- Infection control procedures
- Wound care
- Assisting with sterile procedures
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Duke University Hospital Surgical/Trauma ICU
08.2021 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Novant Presbyterian Medical Center
01.2021 - 08.2021
Emergency Medical Technician
Catawba County EMS
01.2020 - 03.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wake Technical Community College
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Certificate - Emergency Medicine
Catawba Valley Community College
No Degree - Music Production
Appalachian State University
High School Diploma -
Newton-Conover High School
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