Nyla Smothers
Harper Woods,MI
Summary
Compassionate 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
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit, MI
02.2024 - Current
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Participated in quality improvement activities within the department.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
Patient Safety Sitter
Touchpoint
Detroit, USA
05.2022 - 02.2024
- Monitor patients to ensure their safety and prevent falls
- Assist patients with daily activities such as eating and toileting
- Communicate with nursing staff regarding patient needs and concerns
- Document patient behavior and report any changes to nursing staff
- Provide companionship, comfort, and emotional support to patients.
- Ensure that the patient is not at risk of harm or injury in any way.
- Help reduce anxiety levels by remaining calm and reassuring during crisis situations.
Food Service Worker
MCM Staffing
Detroit, MI
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Cleaned kitchen areas, equipment and utensils.
- Served meals to patients in a friendly and courteous manner.
- Performed variety of duties related to food service.
- Adhered to safety procedures when handling sharp objects or hazardous materials.
- Served food to patients in the hospital in a timely manner.
- Assisted patients in setting up their trays if needed.
- If a patient had anything missing or incorrect on their trays i would quickly fix the problem.
Peer Counselor
Special Tree Rehabilitation
Troy, USA
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted with resident activities and social events
- Provided emotional support, care and guidance to individuals in need of assistance.
- Monitored student behavior in order to intervene before potential problems arose.
- Encouraged healthy lifestyle choices by promoting physical activity, proper nutrition and adequate sleep habits.
- Created an environment that was conducive to open dialogue among peers about sensitive topics.
- Shared personal stories and experiences to provide hope, advocacy and one-on-one support to peers.
- Assisted individuals in identifying and capitalizing on personal interests, goals and strengths.
- Participated in conflict resolution and problem-solving to support healthy coping skills.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harper Woods High School
Harper Woods, MI06-2021
Skills
- Restocking supplies
- Assisting with activities of daily living
- Charting
- Communication
- Fall prevention
- CPR certification
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Feeding
- Problem Resolution
- Patient Safety
- Infection prevention
- Basic nursing care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assistance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Henry Ford Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Patient Safety Sitter
Touchpoint
05.2022 - 02.2024
Food Service Worker
MCM Staffing
07.2021 - 04.2022
Peer Counselor
Special Tree Rehabilitation
06.2019 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Harper Woods High School
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