Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Nyasha Smith

Augusta,GA

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Consolidated Medical Staffing
Augusta, Georgia
03.2022 - Current
  • Provided direct patient care and assistance with daily living activities.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.

Patient Care Technician

Wellstar Hospital
Augusta, Georgia
02.2024 - 12.2024
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse to identify changes from prior measurements.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
  • Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
  • Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
  • Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
  • Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing and dressing.
  • Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Burke Medical Center
Waynesboro, Georgia
08.2020 - 08.2021
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
  • Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.

Education

Certificate -

Training For Life Center, LLC
Augusta, GA
08-2018

High School Diploma -

Savannah High
Savannah, GA
06-1999

Some College (No Degree) - Radiologic Technology

Georgia Military College
Augusta, GA

Skills

  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Data entry accuracy
  • Health safety compliance
  • Effective communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Bedside manner
  • Alzheimer's and dementia care
  • Reliable team player
  • Electronic charting
  • Patient care
  • Quick problem solver
  • Safety precautions
  • Blood glucose testing
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Infection control procedures
  • Medical terminology

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) card current

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

Wellstar Hospital
02.2024 - 12.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant

Consolidated Medical Staffing
03.2022 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Burke Medical Center
08.2020 - 08.2021

Certificate -

Training For Life Center, LLC

High School Diploma -

Savannah High

Some College (No Degree) - Radiologic Technology

Georgia Military College

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