Monica Smallwood
Colerain,NC
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ahoskie Health And Rehabiliation
01.2002 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assist patient on the Reflection Unit with ADL'S
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant
Three Rivers Health And Rehabiliation
09.2012 - 01.2021
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and individualized care.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced quality of life.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop personalized care plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress and vital signs, contributing to effective care coordination.
- Provided physical therapy support for improved patient mobility and functionality.
- Enhanced communication between patients and healthcare team by serving as a liaison, resulting in increased patient satisfaction.
Unit Assistant
Brain Center Health And Rehab
05.2008 - 09.2012
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing unit operations and maintaining a well-organized environment.
- Streamlined administrative tasks for improved efficiency in the unit, ensuring timely completion of duties.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, contributing to high-quality patient care and satisfaction.
- Coordinated patient transportation, promoting timely access to necessary medical services and treatments.
- Maintained accurate patient records, enabling informed decision-making by healthcare professionals.
- Improved communication between staff members by providing accurate updates on patient statuses and needs.
- Managed inventory of essential supplies for the unit, minimizing stock shortages or delays in service delivery.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' conditions, promptly addressing any concerns or issues that arose.
- Ensured proper handling of confidential information through diligent adherence to HIPAA regulations while managing medical records.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Guardian Care Of Ahoskie
03.2002 - 05.2008
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Education
No Degree - Physical Therapy
Martin Community College
Williamston, NCActivity Director
Martin Community College
Williamston, NC11.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant 2
Pitt Community College
Winterville, NC08.2014
Medication Tech
Martin Community College
Williamston, NC10.2008
Certified Nursing Assistant 1
College of The Albemarle
Elizabeth City, NC12.2002
High School Diploma -
Bertie High School
Windsor, NC05.1998
Skills
- Documenting Behaviors
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient-Focused Care
- Condition Monitoring
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Care Plan Implementation
- Patient Assessments
- Medical Records Management
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Medication Administration
- Problem Solving
- Active Listening
- Organizational Skills
- CPR Certification
- Returning expired medication to pharmacy
- Effective Communication with family and patients
Timeline
Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant
Three Rivers Health And Rehabiliation
09.2012 - 01.2021
Unit Assistant
Brain Center Health And Rehab
05.2008 - 09.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant
Guardian Care Of Ahoskie
03.2002 - 05.2008
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ahoskie Health And Rehabiliation
01.2002 - Current
No Degree - Physical Therapy
Martin Community College
Activity Director
Martin Community College
Certified Nursing Assistant 2
Pitt Community College
Medication Tech
Martin Community College
Certified Nursing Assistant 1
College of The Albemarle
High School Diploma -
Bertie High School
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