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Kari Smith

Knotts Island

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities. Patient-focused professional offers support in critical care, pre-op, medical-surgical and post-op cases in medical center environments. Delivers customized education to patients of diverse conditions and backgrounds. Excellent decision-making, time management and communication skills. Hardworking professional bringing proven direct support experience developed during healthcare career. Knowledgeable about paperwork procedures, mobility assistance and documentation requirements. Team-oriented and adaptable to changing needs.

Work History

Patient Care Technician

Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
Elizabeth City
03.2025 - Current
  • Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
  • Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
  • Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
  • Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Updated and maintained databases with current information.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.

Education

High School Diploma -

Currituck County High
Barco NC
06-2017

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Patient care
  • Patient transfer
  • Team collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Safety compliance
  • Compassionate care
  • Catheter care
  • Patient assistance
  • Critical thinking
  • Task prioritization
  • Database management
  • First aid response
  • Infection control
  • Information protection
  • Monitoring patient conditions
  • Feeding assistance specialist

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
03.2025 - Current

High School Diploma -

Currituck County High