Desirae Smithson
Fairfield,CA
Summary
Compassionate Woman of God diligent about serving my community in any and every way possible. Focused on delivering high-quality Christ centered care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting and educating students and promoting Kind and energetic professionalism that aligns with the will of God.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Paramount Senior Living
Vacaville, CA
04.2021 - 11.2023
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
CNA
Kindred at Home Hospice
Vacaville, CA
03.2020 - 11.2022
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
CNA
Your home Nursing Services
Napa, CA
11.2017 - 02.2020
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
Education
Associate of Science - Administrative Justice
Solano Community College
Fairfield, CA05-2023
Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA
Northbay Nursing Institute
Fairfield, CA10-2017
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Sacramento State University
Sacramento, CASkills
- Toileting Assistance
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Compassion and Empathy
- Basic Life Support
- Feeding Assistance
- Patient Care
- Maintaining Confidentiality
- Compassionate Communication
- Patient Relations
- Family Support and Assistance
- Safety Precautions
- Compassionate
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Student Engagement
- Policy Analysis
- Problem-Solving Aptitude
- Decision-Making
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Written Communication
Affiliations
- On the weekends I play softball with the fairifeld/vacaville PD
- Attend the Fathers House as well as a family church weekly
- Part time student at Sac State to finish my Bachelors Degree
Accomplishments
- Graduated college and high school with above a 3.5 GPA
Certification
- CNA license
- First aid certificate
- BLS certified
Timeline
CNA
Paramount Senior Living
04.2021 - 11.2023
CNA
Kindred at Home Hospice
03.2020 - 11.2022
CNA
Your home Nursing Services
11.2017 - 02.2020
Associate of Science - Administrative Justice
Solano Community College
Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA
Northbay Nursing Institute
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Sacramento State University