Precious Smith
Cahokia,IL
Summary
Skilled Nurse Assistant that offers demonstrated expertise in patient support developed over 10 years of healthcare experience. Professional in supporting transports, ambulating patients and charting updates. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
BJC Memorial Hospital
Belleville, IL
03.2020 - Current
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements
- Assisted in providing patients with nutritional needs by transporting food trays and aiding with feeding
- Documented observations and baseline measurements in medical records
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
Warehouse Operator
Medline Industries Inc.
Sauget , IL
10.2018 - 12.2019
- Prepared orders for shipment by systematically picking, packing and labeling merchandise
- Transferred inventory to and from target destinations using forklifts and other transportation vehicles
- Confirmed accuracy, quality and quantity of materials received
- Operated RF scanners to track merchandise and verify contents of containers
Fulfillment Associate/Problem solver
Amazon Distribution
Edwardsville, IL
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Followed procedures at all times for personal and team safety
- Performed general physical activities and manual labor, as required, including but not limited to: prolonged standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling and bending
- Troubleshoot and resolve problems that associate encounters with inventory; including printing Akin labels, damage out products and adding expiration dates to food and health product
- Helping to increased productivity by 10%
Nursing Assistant
Willowcreek Rehab & Nursing
Belleville, IL
06.2014 - 01.2017
- Implements direct patient care under the supervision of the nurse, promoting patient and family centered care in a healing environment. Administers or assists patients with ADL, performs VS, I&O, fall and pressure ulcer prevention measures, foley care.
- Collects clinical data and information on patients, and reports changes in patient status to the nurse.
- Participates in activities that promote safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development and life long learning, as well as acting as 1:1 patient safety sitter as necessary
Nursing Assistant
Nathan health care center
East Saint Louis, IL
04.2012 - 05.2014
- Implements care under the supervision of the nurse
- Obtains vital signs and other measurements as directed and documents findings promptly
- Meets patient hygiene, comfort, nutrition, and hydration needs and documents as required
- Recognizes and reports abnormal findings or changes in patient status to the nurse throughout entire shift
Nursing Assistant
Caseyville Nursing & Rehab
Caseyville, IL
02.2009 - 03.2012
- Implements care under the supervision of the nurse
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Helped patients perform effectively, allowing them to manage their routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
Education
Certification - Nursing
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, ILGED -
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, ILCertification - Phlebotomy
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, ILSkills
- Ability to operate under pressure
- Companionship and emotional support
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Direct patient care
- Hospital Experience
- Windows & macOS
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
BJC Memorial Hospital
03.2020 - Current
Warehouse Operator
Medline Industries Inc.
10.2018 - 12.2019
Fulfillment Associate/Problem solver
Amazon Distribution
11.2017 - 05.2018
Nursing Assistant
Willowcreek Rehab & Nursing
06.2014 - 01.2017
Nursing Assistant
Nathan health care center
04.2012 - 05.2014
Nursing Assistant
Caseyville Nursing & Rehab
02.2009 - 03.2012
Certification - Nursing
Southwestern Illinois College
GED -
Southwestern Illinois College
Certification - Phlebotomy
Southwestern Illinois College
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