Elitha Smith
Pembroke Pines,FL
Summary
Dynamic Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in direct patient care and medical terminology. Demonstrated crisis intervention and patient relations skills at Tucson Medical Center. Committed to maintaining high-quality standards and confidentiality for optimal patient safety and satisfaction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Handmaker
Tucson, AZ
04.2020 - Current
- Patient and environmental safety
- Proficient in basic skills of patient care
- Vital signs and patient observation
- Knowledgeable in medical terminology
- HIPAA and patient privacy
- Excellent communication skills
- Use of proper documentation standards
- Supportive of family members
- Strong organizational skills
- Willing to learn new skills
PCA-medsurg
Banner Medical Center
Tucson, Arizona
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Direct patient observer - (Pediatric and adult units)
- Follows HIPPA protocols
- Communication and problem solving skills
- Monitor patients
- Assist with activities of daily living
Patient Safety Technician
Tucson Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Basic life support and a hospital-approved Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training
- Skill in providing basic support for patients
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to complete routine reports
- Ability to actively listen and communicate clearly and concisely; encouraging open communications to achieve mutual understanding
- Knowledge of TMC policies and procedures to ensure safety of patients and staff
- Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times, including patient information, proprietary information and personnel information
- Formulates and implements accurate and timely care
- Takes care of the body after death
- Assists patients with daily living
- Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times, including patient information, proprietary information and personnel information
- Measures vital signs and weighs patients
- Measures patients in-take and out-take before and after meals
- Provide patient safety and follows infection control standards
- Disinfect and arrange rooms between procedures and discharges; monitors and repleteness supplies
- Obtains glucose reading to measure patient sugar levels
- Discontinues IV lines and performs EKGs and bladder scans
Unit Clerk Training
Tucson Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
11.2019 - 11.2019
- Performs receptionist/secretary activities for assigned area embodying the Principles of Service
- Greets patients, guests, and staff in a courteous manner
- Interacts with and provides services for patients and their families, appropriate to the specialty and age of the patient (as defined in the Unit Addendum)
- Utilizes professional telephone etiquette at all times
- Promptly answers telephones and intercoms
- Accurately routes call and message to the appropriate individuals or departments
- Uses basic computer skills and printing equipment to retrieve and process appropriate clinical information from the hospital information system
- Promptly processes electronic mail and messages, i.e.: transmits, receives, and acknowledges them; prints hard copies of incoming mail or messages, or routes them to other terminals as designated; enters dates, time, and identifying data related to mail and messages into an index of electronic files or documents
- Maintains bulletin boards, unit manuals, and files so they are current and in correct order
- Maintains accurate logs and records
Dialysis Care Technician
Desert Dialysis
Tucson, AZ
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Accurately records and reports information according to established procedures
- Performs various administrative duties including data entry and documentation
- Follows health system guidelines at all time to ensure accurate care
- Adheres to HIPAA requirements and maintained all confidentiality
- Cleans and prepares patient areas
- Takes vitals and documents in computer system
- Supports care providers by ensuring patient needs are met
Server/Prep Cook
Fairwinds
Tucson, AZ
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Serve food or beverages to patrons, and prepare or serve specialty dishes at tables as required
- Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems
- Wash, peel, and cut various foods, such as fruits and vegetables, to prepare for cooking or serving
- Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage
- Take and record temperature of food and food storage areas, such as refrigerators and freezers
Dietary Aide
Copper Health
Tucson, AZ
04.2015 - 04.2016
- Assisted dietician to make food for specialty diets
- Made sure temperatures were correct
- Observed patient food intake and report progress and dietary problems to dietician
- Prepared a major meal, following recipes and determining group food quantities
- Selected, scheduled, or conducted orientation or in-service education programs
Food Server Associate
University Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
04.2014 - 02.2015
- Provided the upmost customer service
- Delivered meals to patients in a timely manner
- Used Spanish skills to communicate with patients
- Followed finger stick procedure for diabetic patients
Dietary Cashier
Northwest Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
02.2013 - 07.2014
- Handled cash and followed closing procedures
- Provided the upmost customer service and help customers with food selection
- Cleaned and sanitize the cafeteria
- Prepped and sold desserts
Server (Residential Facility)
Handmaker
Tucson, AZ
05.2012 - 05.2014
- Developed relationships and provide customer service for residents
- Took orders, made menu decisions, and adhered to special diet requirements
- Maintained dining room sanitation and stocked dining room supplies
Medical Assistant - Pediatrics/Orthopedics (Externship)
Memorial Regional Hospital
Hollywood, FL
05.2009 - 06.2009
- Performed front and back office duties and medical record filing
- Assisted administrators by taking patient and hospital calls
- Responsible for taking vitals, weight/height, temperature, and documentation of patient care
- Assisted nurse with cast placement and removal
Volunteer
Memorial Regional Hospital
Hollywood, FL
03.2009 - 04.2009
- Responsible for file and chart maintenance
- Assisted physicians to produce and print marketing and informational pamphlets
- Front desk duties and responsibilities include answering multiple lines
- Edit and create documents on Microsoft word format as needed by nurses and physicians
Education
Certificate -
Florida Career College
Pembroke Pines, FL05.2009
High School Diploma -
South Broward High School
Hollywood, FL06.2006
Skills
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Condition Monitoring
- Crisis Intervention
- Dietary Aide Experience
- Medical Records
- Electronic Charting
- Direct Patient Care
- Dialysis experience
- Infection Control Training
- Vital Signs
- Patient Relations
- Documenting behaviors
- Infection control procedures
- Quality Assurance
- Collecting specimens
- Condition Monitoring
Certification
- CNA
- CPR Certification
- CCHT
- Food Handler Certification
Timeline
PCA-medsurg
Banner Medical Center
04.2023 - 07.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Handmaker
04.2020 - Current
Unit Clerk Training
Tucson Medical Center
11.2019 - 11.2019
Patient Safety Technician
Tucson Medical Center
01.2019 - 06.2020
Dialysis Care Technician
Desert Dialysis
01.2017 - 03.2019
Server/Prep Cook
Fairwinds
01.2016 - 01.2017
Dietary Aide
Copper Health
04.2015 - 04.2016
Food Server Associate
University Medical Center
04.2014 - 02.2015
Dietary Cashier
Northwest Medical Center
02.2013 - 07.2014
Server (Residential Facility)
Handmaker
05.2012 - 05.2014
Medical Assistant - Pediatrics/Orthopedics (Externship)
Memorial Regional Hospital
05.2009 - 06.2009
Volunteer
Memorial Regional Hospital
03.2009 - 04.2009
Certificate -
Florida Career College
High School Diploma -
South Broward High School
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