Jeanette Smith
Logandale,NV
Summary
Dedicated MA with a strong work ethic and proven adaptability in dynamic environments. Over ten years of experience as a volunteer Fire Fighter and First Responder AEMT, including four years as Secretary for Moapa Valley Fire District. Skilled in patient care, particularly in safely managing hemodialysis treatments while ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Committed to continuous learning and taking on new challenges to enhance organizational growth.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Davita
Mesquite, NV
08.2022 - 10.2025
- CCHT, AA, DaVita dialysis mesquite, NV
- Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
- Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Cleaned fistula, graft or catheter using antiseptic solution.
- Eased patients' anxiety by explaining dialysis procedures and dialysis machine operations.
- Sustained hemodialysis workflow by inventorying and restocking needed equipment and supplies.
- Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards.
- Set up and operated hemodialysis machines to provide dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure.
- Connected hemodialysis machine to patient's forearm or catheter site to start blood circulating through dialyzer.
- Managed all incoming inventory with monthly inventory counts given to FA
- Managed all ordering including delicate medical equipment for entire clinic.
- Master Cannulator
- Certified Preceptor
Direct Support Caregiver
Danville Services
Mesquite, Nevada
10.2019 - 04.2022
- Supported individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Implemented individualized care plans to enhance client well-being and independence.
- Monitored client behavior to ensure safety and compliance with care protocols.
- Documented daily activities and progress towards goals in client records.
- Facilitated recreational activities to promote physical health and enjoyment.
- Trained new staff on best practices in direct support and client engagement.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate services and support.
- Developed strong rapport with clients to facilitate quality care.
Manager/Purchaser
Moapa Paiute travel Plaza, . NV
Moapa
06.2015 - 10.2020
- Served as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting, and administering contracts and helping resolve work related problems,
- Conducted new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives
- Recruited and interviewed 60 applicants per 2-month period
- Answered employee questions regarding personnel issues and training and resolved any issues
- Tracked programs closely to assess effectiveness and make proactive changes to meet changing demands
- Building professional relationships with vendors
- Managed all incoming inventory throughout store
- Initiated all management and security CPR/AED certifications yearly
- Created a new way to produce shrinkage which was never followed before
- Implemented new way to produce less inventory.
Retail Merchandiser
CoreMark International
Las Vegas, NV
10.2013 - 06.2015
- Communicated and coordinated execution of planograms with store management.
- Updated store planograms in collaboration with management.
- Placed prices and descriptive signage to enhance displays and promote items.
- Reorganized sales floor to promote sales, displaying high demand products in prime locations.
- Displayed promotional material such as signs and banners.
- Verified correct display signage for products and sales promotions to keep patrons aware.
- Displayed appropriate signage for products and sales promotions to inform customers of best deals.
- Created visual displays to showcase products in interactive and engaging way.
- Designed and deployed new display ideas to improve accessibility to merchandise.
- Consulted with management and advertising teams to plan optimal promotions.
- Addressed slow selling products with aggressive pricing action.
- Tracked programs closely to assess effectiveness and make proactive changes to meet changing demands
- Worked with department managers to assess needs
- Responsible for all store credits
HR/ Shipping Coordinator/ warranty MANAGER
03.2001 - 01.2008
- LASCO bathware tomkins industry- Moapa nv
- Tracked programs closely to assess effectiveness and make proactive changes to meet changing demands
- Designed and managed employee relationships initiatives
- Responsible for daily hiring and termination of employees
- Coordinating employee benefits
- Worked with department managers to assess needs
- Monitored all units in and out of plant
- Developed new ways of keeping track of inventory
- Coordinating loads between warehouse and Lasco drivers
- Reporting to plant manager daily with unit counts
- Processing returns from customers to proper manufacturing plants nationwide
- Back-up for production manager when needed
- Attended yearly training in customer service Anaheim CA.
Education
National and State certified AEMT. - First Responder
Moapa Valley Fire District
Moapa Valley, NV 03.2022
Advanced EMT: AEMT, Moapa Valley Fire District -
Moapa Valley Fire District
Moapa Valley, NV05.2020
Basic EMT I Course - First Responder
Moapa Valley Fire District
Moapa Valley, NV05.2001
CMA - medical assisitng
Nevada Career Institute Las
Las Vegas, NV10.1995
Completed 6-month course on Medical Assisting -
course in advanced EMS -
CCHT certification (CRITICAL care hemodialysis technician) mesquite nv Completed 6-month course in cannulating for kidney dialysis. National and State certified. -
Accomplishments
CCHT Certification, AEMT Certification, CPR, Advanced Cannulator, Preceptor Certification
Timeline
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Davita
08.2022 - 10.2025
Direct Support Caregiver
Danville Services
10.2019 - 04.2022
Manager/Purchaser
Moapa Paiute travel Plaza, . NV
06.2015 - 10.2020
Retail Merchandiser
CoreMark International
10.2013 - 06.2015
HR/ Shipping Coordinator/ warranty MANAGER
03.2001 - 01.2008
National and State certified AEMT. - First Responder
Moapa Valley Fire District
Advanced EMT: AEMT, Moapa Valley Fire District -
Moapa Valley Fire District
Basic EMT I Course - First Responder
Moapa Valley Fire District
CMA - medical assisitng
Nevada Career Institute Las