KIMBERLY SMITH
Palmdale,CA
Summary
Compassionate behavioral health and patient care professional with SUD training, CNA support, and nursing assistant experience. Supports ADLs, safe transfers, monitoring, and HIPAA-compliant charting while maintaining dignity, safety, and calm communication in recovery-focused settings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Student (SUD)
Los Angeles Training Institute for Alcohol & Drug Counseling
Palmdale, CA
05.2025 - Current
- Led discussions and participated actively in class, demonstrating critical thinking and communication skills.
- Built trusted professional relationships with teachers using strong listening and engagement skills.
- Documented lessons with detailed notes to clarify learning objectives and enhance understanding.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Astoria Health Care
Sylmar, CA
08.2025 - 01.2026
- Delivered hands-on patient care, fostering emotional and psychosocial well-being
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and grooming., feeding, hygiene, and mobility to enhance patient comfort and independence
- Monitored and communicated physical and behavioral changes to nursing staff for timely interventions
- Ensured safety, dignity, and patient-centered care
- Completed accurate documentation and charting
Nursing Assistant
Mirage Post Acute
Lancaster, CA
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Supported patients with cognitive impairment, chronic illness, and behavioral challenges to enhance daily living
- Delivered direct care, observation, documentation, and emotional support
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care in fast-paced clinical environments
Transit Operator
MV Transportation, Inc
Carson, CA
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Protect passengers, vehicles, and the general public by carefully following road rules.
- Facilitated seamless travel for guests between airport, parking garages, and convention center locations.
- Strengthened customer relations by providing exceptional support, answering questions, and recommending local attractions.
- Reduced mechanical issues through consistent inspections and proactive basic maintenance.
Education
Drug and Alcohol Counseling Program - SUD Candidate
Los Angeles Training Institute for Alcohol & Drug
Palmdale06-2027
High School Diploma -
Mid-City's Prescott School
Los Angeles, CA01-1997
Skills
- Substance use disorder support
- Client monitoring and behavioral observation
- Documentation and clinical charting
- ADLs and personal care support
- Hoyer lift operation and safe transfers
- Ethical standards and HIPAA compliance
- Crisis awareness and reporting
- Group support and client engagement
- Behavioral observation
- Emotional support and motivation
- Communication skills
- Professional development
Certification
Registered Alcohol & Drug Technician (RADT), Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aide (HHA), BLS, First Aid/CPR
Timeline
Certified Nurse Assistant
Astoria Health Care
08.2025 - 01.2026
Student (SUD)
Los Angeles Training Institute for Alcohol & Drug Counseling
05.2025 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Mirage Post Acute
02.2023 - 02.2024
Transit Operator
MV Transportation, Inc
09.2021 - 10.2022
Drug and Alcohol Counseling Program - SUD Candidate
Los Angeles Training Institute for Alcohol & Drug
High School Diploma -
Mid-City's Prescott School