Mia Swartz
Montgomery,TX
Summary
Highly motivated individual with extensive experience providing direct patient care in hospital and long-term care settings. BLS certified. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with nursing staff, other healthcare professionals, and patients to promote quality patient care. Possesses strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and an unwavering commitment to compassionate patient care. Reliable, adaptable, and proficient in managing patient needs and ensuring safety. Known for excellent communication, empathy, and attention to detail.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Certified Medication Aide
TDCJ Estelle Unit
Huntsville, TX
08.2025 - Current
- Administered medications accurately to patients, ensuring compliance with safety and health regulations.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to coordinate medication schedules, enhancing overall patient care continuity.
- Trained new staff on medication administration protocols and safety procedures, fostering a culture of compliance and accountability.
- Implemented process improvements for medication distribution, reducing errors and increasing efficiency in daily operations.
- Supported nursing staff by monitoring patients for side effects or adverse reactions to medications.
Certified Nursing Assistant
TDCJ Estelle Unit
Huntsville, TX
12.2024 - 08.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes for nursing staff review.
- Maintained patient hygiene by performing bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement care plans effectively.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Morris Hospital
Morris, Illinois
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Utilized PPE appropriately and followed patient safety and infection control guidelines.
- Observed changes in patient status and response and immediately communicated concerns to nursing staff.
- Developed trusting relationships and provided emotional support to patients and families.
- Assisted with admission and discharge processes to provide continuity of care.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure quality care delivery to patients.
- Ensured proper documentation of all treatments provided per hospital policies and standards.
- Provided personal care and hygiene assistance to patients, including bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting.
- Reported any change in patient condition promptly to the nurse supervisor.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients.
- Recorded height and weight of patients.
- Collected specimens, such as urine, feces, and sputum.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Pleasant View Lutheran Home
Ottawa, Illinois
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks.
- Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases.
- Measured patient vital signs, recording body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate.
- Helped maintain a positive environment by providing encouragement and support to residents.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to residents during times of distress.
- Answered patient call lights to determine patient needs.
- Provided quality care to elderly patients in a long-term care facility setting.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
FOOD SERVICE WORKER
Tones Cones/Tones Doghouse
Ottawa, Illinois
03.2019 - 09.2023
- Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality control standards.
- Adhered to all applicable laws regarding health codes when dealing with food products.
- Applied problem-solving techniques when resolving customer complaints or issues promptly.
- Performed various duties such as cashiering, stocking shelves, and cleaning tables.
- Operated kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, fryers, steamers, slicers. safely.
- Utilized excellent customer service skills when interacting with customers.
- Followed proper sanitation protocols for handling food products according to health standards.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
- Operated cash register, handle money and give correct change.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Ottawa Township Highschool
Ottawa, Illinois01-2023
Medication Administration (only Be Used With TDCJ) - Medical
Cisco College
Cisco, TX10-2025
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- ADL support
- HIPAA compliance
- Outpatient Care
- Specimen Collection
- Feeding Assistance
- Geriatric Care
- Dressing Assistance
- Toileting Assistance
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- CPR Certification
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- CNA Certification
- Indirect Patient Care
- Basic Life Support
- End of life care
- Pediatric Care
- Urinary Catheter Care
Certification
- CNA
- CPR
- DCFS
- BLS
- CMA
Timeline
Certified Medication Aide
TDCJ Estelle Unit
08.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
TDCJ Estelle Unit
12.2024 - 08.2025
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Morris Hospital
04.2024 - 08.2024
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Pleasant View Lutheran Home
10.2023 - 01.2024
FOOD SERVICE WORKER
Tones Cones/Tones Doghouse
03.2019 - 09.2023
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Ottawa Township Highschool
Medication Administration (only Be Used With TDCJ) - Medical
Cisco College