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La Kenya Smith

5505 Melmark Rd,VA

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience at Hanover Health & Rehabilitation Center, excelling in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Demonstrated compassion and empathy while promoting patient independence and comfort. Proven ability to enhance team productivity and maintain high standards of hygiene and safety in fast-paced environments.

Developed essential skills in healthcare environment, including patient care, communication, and teamwork. Seeking to transition into new field where these transferrable skills can be applied effectively. Aiming to leverage these abilities to contribute meaningfully in dynamic and supportive workplace.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA

Hanover Health & Rehabilitation Center
02.2025 - 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.
  • 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.
  • Supported needs of 20+ residents under long-term care.

Cook Supervisor

Autumn Care Of Mechanicsville
12.2024 - 02.2025
  • Ensured consistent food quality with strict adherence to recipes, portion control, and presentation standards.
  • Trained new hires in proper cooking techniques, equipment usage, and safety protocols, increasing overall team proficiency.
  • Reduced food waste by carefully monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper storage practices.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Maintained a clean and hygienic kitchen environment through regular cleaning schedules and strict sanitation policies.

PCA

Hand N Heart
03.2024 - 08.2024
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
  • Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
  • Supported needs of 8+ residents under long-term care.

Education

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Strayer University
Washington, DC
12-2019

Skills

  • Time management
  • Patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Basic life support

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
  • PCA- Patient Care Assistant
  • CPR- First Aid CPR AED
  • Food and Beverage Management

Timeline

CNA

Hanover Health & Rehabilitation Center
02.2025 - Current

Cook Supervisor

Autumn Care Of Mechanicsville
12.2024 - 02.2025

PCA

Hand N Heart
03.2024 - 08.2024

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Strayer University

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