Javeina Smith
Chicago,IL
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in public health and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Fresenius Medical Care
05.2020 - 04.2021
- Support and collaborate with RNs to provide dialysis treatment to several patients at a time while maintaining the functionality of the clinic
- Involving prepping and testing equipment, reviewing treatment sheets, opening, or closing clinic, initiating dialysis in accordance to prescribed orders, and assisting other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding patient disease process.
- 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.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
- Served as a reliable resource for patients'' families, addressing questions or concerns with patience and understanding while maintaining patient confidentiality.
SPECIALIZED TEACHER ASSISTANT
Mansueto High School
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Provides support to lead special education teacher in charge of classroom
- Also, reinforce lessons, by teaching and tutoring individual student or small groups
- Creating lesson plans and formative assessments, documenting progress, and overseeing lesson preparations.
QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN
Schulze & Burch Biscuit Co.
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Responsible for monitoring, inspecting, testing, and proposing measures to connect or improve company's final products and processes in order to meet established quality standards.
SEASONAL PACKER
Target
11.2016 - 01.2017
- Verify and pack merchandise from master cartons to store cartons
- Pack store cartons with appropriate quantities
- Quickly and accurately scan labels
- Move merchandise using proper equipment and techniques
- Use technology to scan labels
- Place individual master cartons on packing station table
- Break down store cartons
- Place carton onto conveyor line for deliveries
- Lift and carry merchandise weighing up to 30 lbs.
SALES ASSOCIATE
Home Goods
10.2016 - 12.2016
- Responsible for assisting in the daily operations of the store
- Work in the areas of merchandise presentation, processing, markdowns, cashier, and customer service
- Greeted, interacted with and thanked customers on a regular basis
- Maintained housekeeping standards of area, including ongoing recovery.
WORK STUDY
Chicago State University
08.2015 - 04.2016
- Answered telephone calls and inquiries
- Supplied reminders of upcoming events and typed flyers
- Filed confidential documentations of current and graduate students
- Helped organize and conduct seminars for students continuing their education in graduate or medical school
- Ran errands; including dropping and picking up packages from different departments.
SALES ASSOCIATE
Macys
03.2012 - 06.2012
- Met incoming customers and provided immediate assistance, retrieved alternate items and sizes upon request
- Listened to customer needs and preferences to provide accurate advice, completed purchases with cash, credit/ debit payment methods
- Trained sales employees on effective techniques
- Increased purchase totals by recommending additional items and worked a flexible schedule to accommodate changing customer levels.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN07.2024
Phlebotomy Certification -
Phlebotomy Training Specialist
Chicago, IL01.2019
Bachelor of Science -
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL01.2016
High School Diploma -
Thornridge High School
01.2008
Skills
- Excellent Analytical Skill
- Attention to detail
- Cooperative team member
- Outstanding interpersonal skills
- Strong verbal communication
- Computer proficient
- Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint proficiency
- Lab Experience
Accomplishments
- Researched and developed the effects the Methylene Blue drug had on Dictyostelium Cells which resulted in a decrease of Hirano Bodies; showing us that Methylene Blue may have a positive outcome in patients who are diagnosed with the Alzheimer's disease.
- Successfully and skillfully conducted scientific experiments using PCR staining technique, cultured cells, plated cell counting, and identified the different microbiological bacteria found in food, plants, animals, and humans through the use of an electron and compound microscope.
- Skillful dissection of animals using a scalpel, tissue forceps, teeser needle, and dissecting scissors: examined their tissues through a microscope.
- Sisterhood of African American Sisters Organization fundraising effort for Ryves Hall charity event, successfully raising $500.00.
- Coordinated the Sisters Dream and counseled young girl's ages 10-15 years of age about the importance of education and life choices.
- Helped rebuild and clean homes for families who were affected by Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, Louisiana.
- Served breakfast for adults who recovered and were recovering from alcohol and drug abuse at An Open Door Church Ministries benefit breakfast.
- Shadowed medical doctors at Little Company of Mary Hospital.
- Assessed in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Reunion at The University of Chicago Hospital; recognizing children who were born with defects and born prematurely.
- Graduate student who completed science coursework and continuing into the medical field stage. Dedicated Professional interested primarily in oncology. A Detail-oriented student with strong technical skills and the ability to learn concepts quickly; Enthusiastic and gifted with excellent communication skills and strong motivation to succeed.
Activities
- Minority Association of Prehealth Students
- Vice President of The Sisters of African American Sisterhood
- Member of Trio Student Support Services
Timeline
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Fresenius Medical Care
05.2020 - 04.2021
SPECIALIZED TEACHER ASSISTANT
Mansueto High School
09.2018 - 06.2020
QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN
Schulze & Burch Biscuit Co.
04.2018 - 09.2018
SEASONAL PACKER
Target
11.2016 - 01.2017
SALES ASSOCIATE
Home Goods
10.2016 - 12.2016
WORK STUDY
Chicago State University
08.2015 - 04.2016
SALES ASSOCIATE
Macys
03.2012 - 06.2012
Master of Science - Public Health
Walden University
Phlebotomy Certification -
Phlebotomy Training Specialist
Bachelor of Science -
Chicago State University
High School Diploma -
Thornridge High School