Savannah Smith
Port Orchard,WA
Summary
Seasoned CNA with a proven track record at Bridgeview Care, showcasing exceptional patient care and vital signs monitoring. Leveraged compassionate communication and healthcare ethics to enhance patient satisfaction and safety. Demonstrated ability to respond adeptly in emergency situations, underlining a commitment to top-tier medical support and empathetic patient interactions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA / CMA
Bridgeview Care
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
CNA
Aya Healthcare
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Travel Cna
Integrated Medical Systems
09.2018 - 03.2022
- Responded quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Cna
Bremerton Health and Rehab
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
CNA
Comfort Keepers Home Care
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Education
Nursing
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WACertificate - Cna
Care Plus
Port Orchard, WA08.2016
Skills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Compassionate communication
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Basic Life Support
- Documenting behaviors
- Observing responses
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Patient Lifting
- Electronic Charting
- Collecting vital signs
- Compassionate
- End of life care
- Healthcare ethics
Certification
Certified medication aide
Timeline
CNA / CMA
Bridgeview Care
08.2023 - 08.2024
CNA
Aya Healthcare
03.2022 - 08.2023
Travel Cna
Integrated Medical Systems
09.2018 - 03.2022
Cna
Bremerton Health and Rehab
12.2017 - 12.2018
CNA
Comfort Keepers Home Care
06.2017 - 09.2017
Nursing
Tacoma Community College
Certificate - Cna
Care Plus
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