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Diekiea Smith
Summary
Dedicated certified nursing assistant with experience delivering patient-centered care in fast-paced environments.
A compassionate caregiver and reliable team player, skilled in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and providing emotional support. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, adept in CPR, and skilled in using medical equipment and following care plans.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
TrustPoint Hospital
06.2024 - Current
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Patient Care Technician
North Alabama Medical Center
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Prepared and maintained patient rooms for admissions, discharges, and transfers, ensuring readiness and comfort.
- Assisted patients with showers, feeding, checking and changing every 2 hours or as often as needed.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mitchell Hollingsworth Nursing Rehabilitation
01.2023 - 05.2024
- 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.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Provided emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, fostering positive healthcare experience.
Education
High School Diploma -
Florence High School
1201 Bradshaw Dr, Florence, AL 3563005-2021
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Reliable team player
- CPR Certified
- Compassionate caregiver
- End-of-life care
- Complex Problem-solving
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
Interests
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
North Alabama Medical Center
08.2024 - 10.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
TrustPoint Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mitchell Hollingsworth Nursing Rehabilitation
01.2023 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Florence High School
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