Kaie Smith
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Compassionate Nursing professional demonstrating exemplary skills in direct patient care and healthcare team support. Communicative and collaborative demeanor cultivated over 7 years of superior healthcare industry performance. Experience handling multiple, complex cases with accuracy and dignity.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Bellvue Hospital
12.2021 - 07.2023
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Covid Swabber
Bio Reference Labs
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Increased accuracy of test results with meticulous attention to detail throughout the entire collection process.
- Reduced incidences of false negatives by continuously updating knowledge on best practices in specimen collection.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Forrest hill nursing home
04.2018 - 05.2020
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering Type treatments and evaluating patient needs.Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Signature Care
04.2017 - 02.2018
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Education
High School Diploma -
St Andrew High School For Girls
Kingston, Jamaica07.2011
Skills
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Basic Life Support
- Specimen Collection
- Compassionate Care
- ADL support
- Electrocardiogram Interpretation
- Blood Draw Techniques
Certification
- Phlebotomy Technician (PT)
- ECG Certified
- CNA License
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Bellvue Hospital
12.2021 - 07.2023
Covid Swabber
Bio Reference Labs
09.2020 - 03.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Forrest hill nursing home
04.2018 - 05.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Signature Care
04.2017 - 02.2018
High School Diploma -
St Andrew High School For Girls
- Phlebotomy Technician (PT)
- ECG Certified
- CNA License
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