Dinah Smith
Saint Louis,MO
Summary
Skilled CNA with extensive experience at Shift Med SSM, adept in vital signs monitoring and providing emotional support. Demonstrates exceptional compassion and empathy, enhancing patient satisfaction significantly. Expert in HIPAA compliance and patient transfers, ensuring safety and confidentiality. Achieved notable . improvements in patient care efficiency and satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA, Float Pool Pct
Shift Med SSM
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
CNA
Grape Tree
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
Cna
Mary Mount Manor
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hazelwood East
Saint Louis MO03.2018
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Attention to detail
- BLS
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
- Complex Problem-solving
- Emergency response
- Wound care
Timeline
CNA, Float Pool Pct
Shift Med SSM
01.2023 - Current
CNA
Grape Tree
01.2020 - 01.2023
Cna
Mary Mount Manor
01.2018 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Hazelwood East
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