Natalya Currie Smith
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Menorah Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing Care
11205, NY
06.2018 - Current
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for Type patient rooms.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Home Health Care Aide
Hartford Healthcare Independence @ Home
Hartford, CT
11.2015 - 06.2018
Education
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Allen School of Health And Sciences
Brooklyn, NY 03.2014 - 06.2014
Carribbean Examination Council - Hotel And Hospitality
Kingston Technical High School
Kingston Jamaica 09.1992 - 06.1996
Skills
Recording vital signs
Supporting personal needs
Tube feedings and medications familiarity
Companionship and emotional support
Responding to emergencies
Transporting patients
Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Patient-focused care
Documenting behaviors
Observing responses
Inpatient care
Direct Patient Care
Compassionate caregiver
Trustworthy companion
Outpatient care
Culinary talent
Patient Assessments
Compassionate
Indirect Patient Care
Adaptable
Efficient and reliable team player
Certification
CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Excellent in caregiving award recipient 2017 from the Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut.
Certification in Hospice and palliative Care, Menorah home hospital
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Menorah Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing Care
06.2018 - Current
Home Health Care Aide
Hartford Healthcare Independence @ Home
11.2015 - 06.2018
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Allen School of Health And Sciences
03.2014 - 06.2014
Carribbean Examination Council - Hotel And Hospitality
Kingston Technical High School
09.1992 - 06.1996