Kiara Smith
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with several years of experience in diverse healthcare settings including long-term care, assisted living, hospital settings and rehabilitation facilities. Possess strong clinical skills such as vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Noted for ability to foster relationships with patients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact on patient satisfaction and quality of care. Also able to maintain high productivity levels and completes tasks efficiently. Excel in communication, empathy, and time management, contributing to positive outcomes in fast-paced healthcare settings. 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.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center
Baton Rouge, LA
06.2023 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided comfort measures, such as positioning pillows, for added comfort.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Transported patients to treatment units using a wheelchair or bed.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Mental Health Technician
Baton Rouge General Hospital
Baton Rouge, LA
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Facilitated group therapy sessions under supervision of a mental health professional.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to help manage patient behavior.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress and treatment plans.
- Implemented therapeutic techniques such as art therapy, recreational therapy or music therapy.
- Developed positive relationships with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Monitored vital signs, including pulse, respiration and temperature, of psychiatric patients.
- Ensured safety of all clients through continuous observation and monitoring during shift hours.
- Observed and documented changes in patient behavior and reported any significant changes to the clinical team.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through rewards systems when appropriate.
Mental Health Technician
Seaside Health System
Baton Rouge, LA
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Facilitated group therapy sessions under supervision of a mental health professional.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to help manage patient behavior.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress and treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate records regarding treatments provided, medication administration and patient progress notes.
- Implemented therapeutic techniques such as art therapy, recreational therapy or music therapy.
- Developed positive relationships with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Ensured safety of all clients through continuous observation and monitoring during shift hours.
- Observed and documented changes in patient behavior and reported any significant changes to the clinical team.
- Modeled appropriate communication and problem-solving skills in crisis situations involving patients, family or staff.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Oaks Nursing Home
Alexandria, LA
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Baton Rouge General School of Nursing
Baton Rouge, LA10-2024
High School Diploma -
Tioga High School
Tioga, LA05-2018
Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing
Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, LASkills
- Feeding Assistance
- Compassionate communication
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Toileting assistance
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Patient Lifting
- Transporting patients
- Mobility Assistance
- Monitoring fluids
- Electronic Charting
- Medication and dosage
- Lab testing protocols
- Care plan implementation
- Medication Administration
- Team Collaboration
- Taking and Recording Vital Signs
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient support
Timeline
CNA
Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Mental Health Technician
Baton Rouge General Hospital
09.2022 - 06.2023
Mental Health Technician
Seaside Health System
09.2022 - 06.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Oaks Nursing Home
12.2021 - 08.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Baton Rouge General School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Tioga High School
Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing
Baton Rouge Community College
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