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Madeline Smith

Cincinnati,OH

Summary

Developed essential healthcare skills in clinical environment, including dedication to providing high-quality care with a positive attitude. Possesses foundational knowledge of patient safety and comfort, along with skills in basic medical procedures and effective communication. Seeking to transition into the nursing role, being committed to enhancing patient well-being and contributing to supportive healthcare environment.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Assistant

The Christ Hospital
01.2024 - Current
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff. As well as doppler maps for LVAD patients.
  • Working on a Cardiovascular Stepdown Unit.
  • The opportunity to network through my unit and hospital to watch procedures and OHS in the CVICU.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives as well as follow heart failure fluid precautions.
  • Aided in the prevention of bedsores through regular repositioning of patients and wound care according to care plans.
  • Obtained EKGs
  • Placing 5 lead heart monitors and communicating with our central monitoring unit to ensure heart rhythms can be seen. As well as knowing basic rhythms such as sinus, afib, vtach, vfib to be able to respond appropraitely.
  • Code Blue Response Team (Compressions, Crash Cart, Runner, Recorder)
  • Bladder Scans
  • Checked Blood sugars when appropriate before/after meals, as well as in the event of hyper or hypoglycemic event.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of patient care.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic health records for appropriate record keeping.
  • Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
  • Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas. As well as keeping the med carts and floor stocked.
  • Setting up rooms for new patients as well as breaking down rooms after patient discharges.
  • Became cross trained as a HUC as well on my unit. Assisting with answering call lights, answering the phone, placing/calling consults, making follow up CABG appts, setting up and breaking down charts, and relaying important information over the intercom to the floor, etc.
  • Trained and Oriented new PCAs to the floor
  • Implemented infection control protocols effectively, reducing the spread of illness within the facility. (Covid, Flu, MDRO, Cdiff, etc.)

Patient Care Assistant

Cincinnati Children's Hospital
05.2023 - 10.2023
  • Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
  • Worked on a complex surgical/transplant unit
  • Recorded temperature, daily weight, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
  • Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions. Including companionship for the children that often included playing games, making there lives as normal as possible.
  • Stocked and Cleaned the unit to keep an organized work environment.

Caregiver

Home Instead
03.2022 - 06.2022
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Miami University
Oxford
12-2025

High School Diploma -

Lakota East High School
West Chester
05-2022

Skills

  • Basic life support
  • Patient monitoring
  • Medical terminology
  • BLS/CPR certified
  • STNA state certified
  • Crisis prevention and intervention certificate
  • Stop the Bleed certificate 2023
  • Teamwork and Relationship building
  • Reliability and Communication

Timeline

Patient Care Assistant

The Christ Hospital
01.2024 - Current

Patient Care Assistant

Cincinnati Children's Hospital
05.2023 - 10.2023

Caregiver

Home Instead
03.2022 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Miami University

High School Diploma -

Lakota East High School

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