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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Latonya Smith

Walterboro,SC

Summary

Certified Dialysis Technician seeks position with an organization that enables use of exceptional knowledge in dialysate preparation, equipment maintenance and professional communication to support high-quality care environment.

Diligent [Desired Position] with background in providing compassionate patient care and assistance with daily activities. Successfully supported medical teams in delivering high-quality healthcare services. Demonstrated exceptional communication and patient management skills, ensuring comfort and well-being.

Healthcare professional committed to delivering compassionate care and supporting patient needs. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with medical staff and adapt to dynamic healthcare environments. Reliable team player focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes through empathetic care and attention to detail.

Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

CNA

Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center
08.2024 - 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.
  • 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.
  • Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
  • 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.

Cna

Beaufort Memorial Hospital
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • 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 in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.

Behavioral Health Technician

Colleton Medical Center
05.2018 - 10.2021
  • Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
  • Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in patient progress.
  • Provided crisis intervention services, successfully de-escalating situations and ensuring patient safety.
  • Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
  • Implemented therapeutic activities that promoted skill-building, self-awareness, and healthy coping mechanisms.
  • Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
  • Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
  • Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of patient progress, enabling effective adjustments to treatment plans as needed.

Medical Surgical Technician

Colleton Medical Center
12.2014 - 06.2017
  • Vital signs and patient monitoring
  • Patient care and safety
  • Provide sitting services based on safety precaution

Certified Nursing Assistant

Addius Home Health Care
11.2013 - 10.2014
  • Light cleaning
  • Prepared meals according to diet plans
  • Assisted clients with shopping
  • Assisted with bathing and baths
  • Transported clients, using wheelchair and cart and assisted clients to walk

Certified Nursing Assistant

Lowcountry Nursing Group, LLC
07.2011 - 01.2014
  • Bathed, dressed and undressed clients
  • Transported clients, using wheelchairs and assisted clients while walking
  • Turned and repositioned bed bound clients to prevent bed sores
  • Changed bed sheets, ran errands, directed visitors and answered phones
  • Checked temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, recorded clients’ intake and output

Certified Nursing Assistant

Griswold Special Care
04.2012 - 09.2012
  • Light house work
  • Prepared meals according to diet plans
  • Assisted clients with shopping
  • Assisted with bathing and bath

Education

Walterboro, SC

High School Diploma -

The American Academy
Salt Lake City, UT
06-2024

CNA Certification -

Thunderbolt Career And Technology Center
Walterboro, SC
12.2008

Skills

  • Reliable team player
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Compassionate
  • Bedside manner
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Trustworthy companion
  • Reliable transportation

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.

Timeline

CNA

Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center
08.2024 - Current

Cna

Beaufort Memorial Hospital
06.2024 - 08.2024

Behavioral Health Technician

Colleton Medical Center
05.2018 - 10.2021

Medical Surgical Technician

Colleton Medical Center
12.2014 - 06.2017

Certified Nursing Assistant

Addius Home Health Care
11.2013 - 10.2014

Certified Nursing Assistant

Griswold Special Care
04.2012 - 09.2012

Certified Nursing Assistant

Lowcountry Nursing Group, LLC
07.2011 - 01.2014

High School Diploma -

The American Academy

CNA Certification -

Thunderbolt Career And Technology Center

References

Available on Request

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