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FLORENCE POWELL SMITH

Lauderhill,FL

Summary

Compassionate Patient Care Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Aker Kasten Home Healthcare, skilled in patient observation and basic nursing care. Recognized for enhancing patient engagement and safety through effective communication and support. Proven ability to resolve issues and promote a positive environment, ensuring high standards of care and hygiene.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Nursing Assistant

Aker Kasten Home Healthcare
01.2021 - Current
  • Recognized patient and family reactions to hospitalization, illness, procedures and staff and initiated supportive measures.
  • Attended in-service programs to complete ongoing and annual organizational and departmental requirements to promote highest standard of customer relations principles for patients, visitors and fellow staff members.
  • Maintained knowledge and skills necessary to meet developmental needs of patients and recognized need for continuing development.
  • Maximized patient safety, employed interventions and interacted with patient to increase engagement and redirect behavior.
  • Supported needs of 5+ residents under long-term care.

Patient Care Nursing Assistant

Supra Home Health
02.2019 - 01.2021
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Communicated and documented pertinent observations and information to maintain complete and accurate record of care given to patient.
  • Offered direct physical care and basic nursing procedures and treatments for patients in stable condition under general supervision of RN.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Supported needs of 5+ residents under long-term care.

Sales Associate

Walmart
10.2018 - 10.2019
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.

Waitress Supervisor

CARLS SEAFOOD
09.2014 - 02.2018
  • Planned and executed promotions and special events in close collaboration with management.
  • Coordinated kitchen activities with front-of-house staff for seamless and service.
  • Addressed customer complaints with professional demeanor and used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve issues.
  • Maximized team productivity by expertly delegating tasks to kitchen staff.

Education

High School Diploma -

ARDEN HIGH SCHOOL
KINGSTON JAMAICA
04-1985

Some College (No Degree) - NURSE ASSISTANT

RUBYS ACADEMY OF HEALTH
Sunrise, FL

Skills

  • Patient observation
  • Compassionate care
  • Basic nursing care
  • Medical terminology
  • Waiting tables
  • Hygiene standards
  • Healthcare ethics necklace
  • Patient care and safety

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Certified AIDE
  • CDA - Child Development Associate

Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

Patient Care Nursing Assistant

Aker Kasten Home Healthcare
01.2021 - Current

Patient Care Nursing Assistant

Supra Home Health
02.2019 - 01.2021

Sales Associate

Walmart
10.2018 - 10.2019

Waitress Supervisor

CARLS SEAFOOD
09.2014 - 02.2018

Some College (No Degree) - NURSE ASSISTANT

RUBYS ACADEMY OF HEALTH

High School Diploma -

ARDEN HIGH SCHOOL

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