Darian Smith
Summary
Experienced Certified Nursing Assistant providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant (Contract Position)
Good Samaritan Society
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
Certified Nursing Assistant (Contract Position)
Denton State Supported Living Center, DSSLC
03.2023 - 07.2023
- 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.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Certified Nursing Assistant (Contract Position)
Long Meadow Nursing Home
01.2023 - 03.2023
- 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.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
Hospice Aide
Aspen Home Health & Hospice
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients and their families based on trust, empathy, active listening skills, and open communication.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, individualized care and addressing specific needs.
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Denton Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
05.2019 - 04.2021
- 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.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Texas Virtual Academy
Lewisville2018
Skills
- CNA Certification
- CPR Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Valid Texas Drivers License
- Direct Patient Care
- Collecting vital signs
- End of life care
- Electronic Charting
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CPR Certified
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant (Contract Position)
Good Samaritan Society
08.2023 - 03.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant (Contract Position)
Denton State Supported Living Center, DSSLC
03.2023 - 07.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant (Contract Position)
Long Meadow Nursing Home
01.2023 - 03.2023
Hospice Aide
Aspen Home Health & Hospice
05.2021 - 01.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Denton Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
05.2019 - 04.2021
High School Diploma -
Texas Virtual Academy
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