Shameca Smith
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with expertise in vital signs monitoring and personalized patient care. Committed to maintaining safety standards and HIPAA compliance while fostering team collaboration.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Avir
Houston, TX
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient environments, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Trinity Home Health
Houston, TX
05.2023 - 02.2026
- Educated patients and families on health management practices and post-discharge instructions.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and workplace safety standards.
- Advocated for patients' needs during interdisciplinary meetings, enhancing care delivery effectiveness.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Provided personalized care to clients, ensuring comfort and safety in daily activities.
- Aided in meal preparation adhering to dietary restrictions, ensuring nutritious meals were provided in accordance with specified guidelines.
- Preserved a clean living environment through thorough housekeeping duties, promoting overall well-being for the patient.
- Assisted in the development of more efficient care routines, streamlining processes to maximize time spent on direct patient care.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues, supporting them during transfers and ambulation for increased independence.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Belmont Village Senior Living
Houston, TX
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Colonial Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care
Houston, TX
03.2008 - 03.2017
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
Education
High School Diploma -
GARY JOB CORP
San Marcos, TX05-2006
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bedside manner
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Recording vital signs
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Trinity Home Health
05.2023 - 02.2026
Certified Nursing Assistant
Avir
03.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Belmont Village Senior Living
09.2017 - 09.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Colonial Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care
03.2008 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
GARY JOB CORP