Pierrette Smith
Summary
Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical facilities. Ability to communicate effectively, maintain and prioritize skills for effective patient care. Proven ability to stay organized in fast-paced environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
STNA (State Tested Nursing Assistant)
Legacy of Mentor
02.2024 - Current
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress on a Skilled Unit.
- Assists patients in daily activities, promoting their independence and dignity.
- Provides assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient care, vital signs, weights, intake and outtake information, collecting specimen and facilitating effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Provides colostomy care by emptying, cleaning and making observations of any swelling and infections
- Maintain proper Foley Catheter care, tubing, draining the bag and keeping clean and covered to prevent infections
- Enhance patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Manage challenging behaviors effectively through de-escalation techniques and clear communication methods with both the patient and staff involved.
- Reduce risk of infections with diligent adherence to hygiene and sanitation protocols.
- Answer call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Care for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, muscular dystrophy, Alzheimer's, Dementia and different Mental Disorders
STNA (State Tested Nursing Assistant)
IntelyCare
06.2020 - Current
- Traveled to different nursing facilities to provide care for the elderly and persons with disabilities
- Assisted with personal hygiene, grooming, bathroom facilities, and dressing
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure
STNA (State Tested Nursing Assistant)
Legacy of Twinsburg
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided care and assist patients with activities of daily living
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care, checked and recorded patients vitals and facilitating effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Demonstrated adaptability by caring for a diverse range of patients with varying needs.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively through de-escalation techniques and clear communication methods with both the patient and staff involved.
STNA (State Tested Nursing Assistant)
Gifted Hands Health Services
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Traveled to different nursing facilities providing care for the elderly and persons with disabilities
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Assisted patients in daily activities, promoting their independence and dignity.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Pleasant Lake Villa
05.2015 - 07.2021
- Provided care to patients on a surgical rehabilitation unit
- Provided care for the elderly and persons with disabilities
- Collected specimens and vitals
- Assisted with personal hygiene, grooming, bathroom facilities, and dressing
- Assisted patients with light housekeeping
- Monitored vital signs regularly, reporting any abnormalities or concerns to nursing staff promptly for timely intervention.
Medical Assistant
NEON Health Services
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Updated and filed patients' medical records in NextGen System
- Administered medications and injections as prescribed, adhering strictly to protocols for patient safety.
- Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
- Recorded vitals signs, blood pressure and weight
- Handled correspondence and answering telephones
- Collected and prepared laboratory specimens
- Prepared Exam Rooms
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Optimized appointment scheduling processes to minimize conflicts and maximize physician availability for patients.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Crawford Manor Health Care Center
09.2008 - 04.2009
- Monitored vital signs regularly, reporting any abnormalities or concerns to nursing staff promptly for timely intervention.
- Enhanced patient comfort by addressing individual needs and preferences during routine care tasks.
- Improved patient care by providing compassionate and attentive assistance with daily living activities.
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Lakewood Senior Healthcare
10.2007 - 09.2008
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH05.2016
Associate of Applied Business - Medical Assisting
Bryant And Stratton College
Parma, OH05-2005
Skills
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Medical Office Experience
- Administer Injections
- Tracheostomy care
- Specimen Collection
- EMR System/NextGen
- Intern work in Emergency Room
- Medical terminology
- Hospital experience
- Medical records
- Customer service
- Vital signs monitoring
Certification
- State Tested Nursing Assistant
- Medical Assistant
- American Red Cross CPR/FIRST AID/AED/BLS Instructor, 04/24 to 04/26
Additional Information
American Sign Language, Study in criminology, Computer software skills including Microsoft Office
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
STNA (State Tested Nursing Assistant)
Legacy of Mentor
02.2024 - Current
STNA (State Tested Nursing Assistant)
Legacy of Twinsburg
08.2023 - 02.2024
STNA (State Tested Nursing Assistant)
Gifted Hands Health Services
05.2022 - 08.2023
Medical Assistant
NEON Health Services
12.2020 - 01.2021
STNA (State Tested Nursing Assistant)
IntelyCare
06.2020 - Current
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Pleasant Lake Villa
05.2015 - 07.2021
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Crawford Manor Health Care Center
09.2008 - 04.2009
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Lakewood Senior Healthcare
10.2007 - 09.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Cuyahoga Community College
Associate of Applied Business - Medical Assisting
Bryant And Stratton College
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