Desmonet Smith Bent
New Haven,Connecticut
Summary
Compassionate and reliable Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with a passion in patient care and safety, recently completed CNA training at Excel Academy. Trained in supporting patients with daily living activities, maintaining a safe and organized environment, and providing empathetic, attentive care. Brings transferable experience in teamwork, reliability, and safety compliance from prior roles in customer service, volunteer care for kids, and warehouse operations. Dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment, working effectively with healthcare teams, and eager to grow professionally.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCA
Homemakers & Companions
Norwich, CT
10.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Implemented care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Educated patients on health management practices, promoting independence and well-being.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
North Haven, CT
11.2024 - 10.2025
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to efficiently move inventory throughout warehouse.
- Picked and packed orders accurately, ensuring timely dispatch and customer satisfaction.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas, enhancing safety and operational efficiency.
- Assisted in inventory management by conducting regular cycle counts and reconciliation.
Digital Personal Shopper
Walmart
New Haven, Connecticut
09.2021 - 02.2024
- Made personalized shopping experiences based on customer preferences and feedback.
- Organized product selection process to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure availability of popular items for shoppers.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize store layout for improved navigation.
Stow Associate
Amazon
New Haven, Connecticut
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Spotted and removed contaminated materials and products not meeting quality standards.
- Helped keep inventory records accurate with regular cycle counting and audits.
- Avoided errors by precisely following work orders and tickets.
Seasonal Cashier
Home Depot
East Haven, Connecticut
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Balanced cash drawer at beginning and end of each shift.
- Kept clean, organized and well-stocked checkout areas.
- Engaged customers in pleasant conversation while completing cash register transactions.
Education
LPN Certification - Nursing
Goodwin University
Bridgeport, CTForensic Science
University of New Haven
New Haven, CT05.2023
Diploma - undefined
Highville Change Academy
New Haven, CT07.2020
Skills
- Safety compliance
- Customer service
- Reliability
- Team leadership
- Materials sorting
- Empathetic
- Coordination
- Goal Driven
- Time management
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
- Complex Problem-solving
- Emergency response
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Conflict resolution
Certification
CNA course completion - Excel Acdemy north haven 08-11/ 09-05
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- On debate team
- Volunteered At Yale.
- On Cheer Team & Dance team
- Excellent with children
- Did Track and Field (Shot Put)
Certification
BLS Certified / CPR Certified (since Nov 2025)
Timeline
PCA
Homemakers & Companions
10.2025 - Current
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
11.2024 - 10.2025
Stow Associate
Amazon
07.2022 - 10.2022
Digital Personal Shopper
Walmart
09.2021 - 02.2024
Seasonal Cashier
Home Depot
03.2021 - 08.2021
Forensic Science
University of New Haven
Diploma - undefined
Highville Change Academy
LPN Certification - Nursing
Goodwin University