Naomi Smith
Travelers Rest,SC
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in long-term care and rehabilitation. Strong clinical skills in vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective relationship-building with patients and families. Committed to delivering high-quality care while ensuring patient safety and comfort.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Karin medical
Greenville , SC
09.2024 - Current
- Administered medications according to physician or nurse practitioner's instructions.
- Assisted clients with mobility, ensuring safety through proper body mechanics techniques.
- Prepared meals and snacks in alignment with prescribed diets.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance patient well-being.
- Instructed family members on home care techniques and infection control procedures.
- Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills including grooming and hygiene.
- Recorded daily notes on client conditions, treatments provided, and progress achieved.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
- Provided emotional support to clients dealing with chronic illnesses or end-of-life situations.
- Participated in developing individualized care plans based on medical orders and assessments.
- Answered patient calls promptly, providing assistance or referring them to appropriate personnel when needed.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Collected information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and doctors.
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises and assisted with daily physical therapy routines.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Managed patient transportation and appointment scheduling.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
- Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Maintained updated records and safeguarded patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
- Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.
- Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction.
- Documented patient status and reported changes in care needs.
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation, and shopping.
- Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction from physician.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside home.
- Assisted clients with proper exercises and rehabilitation.
- Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
- Checked patients' pulse, temperature and respiration.
- Maintained records of patient care, progress or problems to report and discuss observations.
- Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assisting with personal care.
- Transported individuals to medical appointments and assisted with errands.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Massaged patients or applied liniment, alcohol rubs or heat-lamp stimulation.
- Directed patients in prescribed exercises or in use of braces or artificial limbs.
- Administered medications as instructed by physician or nurse practitioner.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
Nurse Aid/Med Tech
Woodlands Nursing Home
Travelers Rest, SC
03.2024 - 08.2025
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
- Supported families during times of illness or injury by providing emotional support and assistance with decision making processes.
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Responded quickly and effectively to changes in condition or response to treatment.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Education
High School Diploma -
Travelers Rest
Travelers Rest, SC06-1988
Skills
- Vital sign monitoring
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment and documentation
- Infection control
- Compassionate care
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Safety protocol adherence
- Client transportation assistance
- Emergency response and care
- Emotional support strategies
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Individualized care planning
- Patient safety monitoring
- Outpatient care
- Disease prevention
- Home health care
Certification
CPR Certified 08 / 2024
BLS Certifications 08 / 2024
CNA certified 09 / 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Karin medical
09.2024 - Current
Nurse Aid/Med Tech
Woodlands Nursing Home
03.2024 - 08.2025
High School Diploma -
Travelers Rest