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Kirby Smith

Lake City,FL

Summary

Certified Phlebotomist well versed in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection procedures. Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining highest quality control and patient care standards. Adept in variety of software applications for EMR maintenance. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Prime Time Healthcare
06.2019 - Current
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Contributed to the reduction of hospital readmissions by closely following care plans and promptly addressing any changes in patients'' conditions.

Phlebotomist

Steady Hand Mobile Lab
03.2022 - Current
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • bladder scans
  • Matrix
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Heart Of Georgia Hospice
06.2011 - 04.2017

Provided care to end of life patients.

  • Recognized individual cultural, religious, and spiritual beliefs when delivering care, creating a respectful and inclusive environment for patients and families.
  • Documented patient interactions accurately in electronic health records, ensuring thorough communication between all healthcare providers involved in the patient''s care.
  • Assisted in maintaining a safe and clean environment for hospice patients through diligent housekeeping tasks.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Best Care Agency
04.2009 - 11.2011
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Performed ambulation and exercise and completed household services to help patient maintain routine and lifestyle in familiar home environment.
  • Checked vital signs and administered prescription medication under guidance and supervision of skilled nursing staff to facilitate basic health care services.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Midway Nursing Home
04.2007 - 05.2010

Assisted with ADL on patients

Performed Hoyer training

LTC; performed vital signs

  • Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bradwell Institute
Hinesville, GA

No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant

Brunswick Healthcare
Brunswick, GA
01.2007

Skills

  • Mobility Assistance
  • Family Education
  • Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Room Cleaning and Restocking
  • Performed venipuncture procedures 250 successfully
  • Know the importance of universal precautions
  • Lancets
  • Venipuncture
  • Trache care
  • Catheter
  • Point click care
  • Customer Service
  • Attention to Detail
  • Skin puncture
  • Butterfly needle technique

Timeline

Phlebotomist

Steady Hand Mobile Lab
03.2022 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Prime Time Healthcare
06.2019 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Heart Of Georgia Hospice
06.2011 - 04.2017

Certified Nursing Assistant

Best Care Agency
04.2009 - 11.2011

Certified Nursing Assistant

Midway Nursing Home
04.2007 - 05.2010

High School Diploma -

Bradwell Institute

No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant

Brunswick Healthcare
Kirby Smith