Jayla Smith
Louisville,KY
Summary
Developed critical caregiving skills in supportive and patient-focused environment, seeking to transition into new field. Expertise includes effective communication, empathy, and problem-solving. Looking to apply these transferable skills to create meaningful impact in new professional setting. Personable and compassionate with strong commitment to providing quality care to individuals. Knowledgeable about basic patient care principles and proficient in assisting with daily living activities and patient mobility. Dedicated to making positive impact on well-being and comfort of those in my care.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCA / MONITOR TECH
Norton Women's and Children's Hospital
4001 Dutchmans Lane
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing. Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care. Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents. Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support
- Maintained updated knowledge on cardiac arrhythmias, contributing to better patient care and monitoring outcomes.
- Troubleshot monitor equipment issues, ensuring uninterrupted surveillance of patients'' heart activity.
- Managed multiple telemetry systems simultaneously, maintaining attention to detail and high-quality care for all monitored patients.
- Optimized response times during emergencies by promptly notifying appropriate staff members about concerning cardiac events or trends observed in monitoring data. Supported effective decision-making by providing real-time updates on significant rhythm changes to healthcare providers.
Senior Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care Home
Louisville, KY
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Assists residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting.
- Transferring and getting to and from activities and meals according to the individual service plan.
- Allows and encourages residents to do as much of their own care as possible. All while being a great loving companion for them.
Education
CNA
Health Care Training Institute
Louisville, KYDiploma - Health Sciences
PRP High School
Louisville, KY05.2022
Skills
- Emotional Support
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Compassionate Care
- Housekeeping tasks
- Transportation Services
- Medical terminology
- Basic Anatomy
- Assembly
Certification
- CPR
- AED
- FIRST AID
Timeline
PCA / MONITOR TECH
Norton Women's and Children's Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Senior Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care Home
05.2024 - 11.2024
Diploma - Health Sciences
PRP High School
CNA
Health Care Training Institute