Kimberly Smith
Dothan,AL
Summary
Driven Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Westside Terrace, excelling in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Demonstrates compassion and empathy, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Skilled in maintaining confidentiality and adhering to HIPAA compliance. Proven track record in improving patient safety and supporting personal needs, contributing to a positive healing environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Westside Terrace
501 N. Woodburn Dr, Dothan, Al 36301
05.2018 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
CNA
Wesley Place
718 Honeysuckle Rd, Dothan Al 36301
08.2019 - 03.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Billing & Coding Diploma
Florida Technical College
Orlando, FL07.2024
Skills
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Bathing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Compassionate communication
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Recording vital signs
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Reliable team player
- HIPAA Compliance
- Safety Precautions
- Collecting vital signs
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate
- Patient Lifting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Electronic Charting
- Patient-focused care
- End of life care
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Direct Patient Care
- Supporting personal needs
- Documenting behaviors
- CNA Certification
- CPR Certification
- Vital signs
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Catheter Care
- Oral Hygiene
- Calm Under Stress
- Patient Observation
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Medical Terminology
- Observing responses
- EMR / EHR
- Insurance verification understanding
- Expert ICD-10 coding
- Interpersonal Skills
- Insurance Verification
- Healthcare reimbursement systems
- Advanced CPT coding
- Electronic Health Records Proficiency
- Diagnostic Coding Accuracy
- Claims processing experience
- Medical office administration
- Procedural Coding Precision
- Revenue Cycle Management
- Medical Terminology Mastery
- Insurance coding (ICD-9 and CPT)
- Claims Processing
- Medical claims coding
- Insurance claims analysis
- Medical Billing
- Inpatient records coding
- ICD-10 Coding
- Electronic Health Records
- Microsoft Excel
- EMR Systems
- Appointment Scheduling
- Professionalism
- Insurance Billing
- Interpersonal Communication
- Patient Information Verification
- Medical billing code accuracy
- Electronic Health Record Applications
- Medical History Recording
- Patient Medical Records Maintenance
- Decision-Making
- CPT coding knowledge
- ICD-10 Proficiency
- HCPCS Level II Understanding
- Procedural coding accuracy
- Medical Coding Certification
- Patient confidentiality
- Medical Office Software Proficiency
- Inpatient coding experience
- Medical terminology expertise
- Anatomy and Physiology Knowledge
- Outpatient coding experience
- Medical abbreviations understanding
- Clinical Documentation
- Customer Service
- Records Accuracy
- Billing Procedures
- Records Scanning
- Patient Health Information Access
- Paperwork Processing
- Written Communication
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- NCICS - Insurance and Coding Specialist
- CMC - Certified Medical Coder
Timeline
CNA
Wesley Place
08.2019 - 03.2023
CNA
Westside Terrace
05.2018 - Current
Associate of Science - Medical Billing & Coding Diploma
Florida Technical College