MONICA SMITH
Spartanburg,SC
Summary
Experienced healthcare team member proficient in biological specimen collection, mobility assistance and emergency situation management. Demonstrated strengths in building relationships, prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively. Hardworking and dedicated professional.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA/Secretary Coordinator
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
Spartanburg, SC
07.2022 - Current
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
CNA
White Oak North grove
Spartanburg, SC
09.2019 - 07.2022
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Manufacturing Production Associate
Cooper Standard Automotives
Spartanburg, SC
11.2013 - 01.2018
- Operated forklifts and other material handling equipment to transport goods within the facility.
- Performed routine inspections to ensure product quality and adherence to specifications.
- Classified defects from finished orders for record tracking and statistics.
- Followed safety protocols while operating equipment or handling hazardous materials.
- Assisted in packaging and labeling of products for shipment.
- Donned safety glasses, gloves, and safety shoes to reduce injuries and accidents.
- Inspected components for defects and irregularities before assembly.
- Ran parts for rear doors on GMC trucks
- Robotics
Retail Sales Associate
Shoe Dept. Encore
Spartanburg, SC
09.2016 - 03.2017
- Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items.
- Implemented visual merchandising standards, creating attractive displays to increase sales.
- Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers.
- Assisted customers with finding the right product for their needs.
- Greeted customers upon entering the store and provided assistance.
- Freight
Supervisor/Medical Technician
Windsor House Assisted Living Home
Spartanburg, SC
10.2011 - 10.2013
- Distributed medication.
- Worked closely with human resources to support employee management and organization
- Managed scheduling for staff, ensuring adequate coverage during peak times and projects.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
CNA
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
Spartanburg, SC
11.2003 - 03.2010
- Phlebotomy
- Ekgs
- Prepped for Heart Surgery
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Urethane Coater
Reeves Brothers INC.
Spartanburg, SC
07.2000 - 06.2003
- Measured and mixed chemicals to precisely follow coating recipes and match customer specifications.
- Took samples of coated materials to the lab for testing.
- Notified supervisors immediately if any problems arose during the coating process.
- Entered all information into database
- Quality Inspector
- Forklift operator
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during coating processes.
Creeler
Barnet Southern
Spartanburg, SC
05.1995 - 09.1999
- Set machine operation features such as speed, size and shape to meet project specifications.
- Operated machinery and equipment to complete production processes.
- Counted number of finished products to confirm accurate completion of work orders.
- Transferred finished products from creels onto pallets for shipment or storage.
- Checked creel for loose yarns and removed them carefully.
- Forklift Operator
Education
Bachelor in Biblical Studies - Biblical STUDIES
Carolina College of Theology
Spartanburg, SC05-2024
Licensed Cosmetologists - Cosmetology
Cosmetology
Reginia Benton School of Cosmotology01-2020
Skills
- Patient transfers
- Problem-solving
- Bathing assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Complex Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Compassion and empathy
- Time management
Certification
- CNA CERTIFICATION SINCE 1999
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CNA/Secretary Coordinator
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
CNA
White Oak North grove
09.2019 - 07.2022
Retail Sales Associate
Shoe Dept. Encore
09.2016 - 03.2017
Manufacturing Production Associate
Cooper Standard Automotives
11.2013 - 01.2018
Supervisor/Medical Technician
Windsor House Assisted Living Home
10.2011 - 10.2013
CNA
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
11.2003 - 03.2010
Urethane Coater
Reeves Brothers INC.
07.2000 - 06.2003
Creeler
Barnet Southern
05.1995 - 09.1999
Bachelor in Biblical Studies - Biblical STUDIES
Carolina College of Theology
Licensed Cosmetologists - Cosmetology
Cosmetology