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Shana Smith

Denver City,TX

Summary

Healthcare professional with comprehensive background in providing compassionate patient care and support. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments. Brings strong skills in patient monitoring, basic medical procedures, and effective communication, ensuring seamless team collaboration and optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Denver City ISD
08.2016 - Current
  • Provided direct student/staff care
  • Assisted student/staff with mobility and transportation with injuries
  • Maintained accurate student/staff records and documentation in compliance with regulations.
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills while interacting with student/staff and families.
  • Checked vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels when necessary
  • Performed vision, hearing, and scoliosis screenings on students
  • Administered medications when ordered
  • Reported daily to school

Teacher's Assistant

Denver City ISD
08.2016 - 10.2016
  • Assisted teachers in developing and implementing lesson plans to enhance student learning experiences.
  • Supported classroom management by fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment for students.
  • Collaborated with educators to adapt instructional materials for diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Monitored student progress, providing feedback and encouragement to improve academic performance.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, resulting in consistent teaching approaches across multiple classrooms.
  • Ensured the safety of all students by adhering strictly to school policies regarding proper supervision during class times as well as extracurricular activities.
  • Improved student comprehension by implementing innovative teaching methods and incorporating visual aids in lessons.
  • Assisted students with special needs in achieving academic success through individualized instruction and personalized support strategies.
  • Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
  • Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
  • Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
  • Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.

Substitute Teacher

Denver City ISD
11.2014 - 05.2015
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
  • Facilitated classroom activities that promoted engagement and participation.
  • Managed classroom behavior to maintain a productive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with teachers to support curriculum goals and objectives.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Provided constructive feedback to students, enhancing their understanding of material.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Provided support to special education students in inclusive classrooms, developing accommodations and modifications to meet their unique needs.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress reports, ensuring timely submission to administration for reporting purposes.
  • Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
  • Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
  • Maintained detailed records of student attendance, assignments, and progress for seamless transition back to regular teachers.

Stay-at-home Mother

N/a
2006 - 11.2014
  • Insured up most care for family and home
  • Provided safe environment
  • Insured best education for child
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.


Home Health Aide

Denver City Home Health
12.2003 - 12.2003
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
  • Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and protocols.
  • Maintained accurate records of client care and progress notes.
  • Collaborated with family members to develop personalized care plans.
  • Executed light housekeeping tasks to maintain a safe environment for clients.
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
  • Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Children Of The Pioneers Nursing Home
07.2000 - 12.2003

Worked in Alzhieimner's unit

  • Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene, ensuring comfort and dignity.
  • Documented patient care information accurately in health records to maintain compliance.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
  • Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • 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.
  • Trained new nursing assistants on caregiving techniques and facility procedures to enhance team performance.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Yoakum Community Hospital
12.2003 - 2006
  • Assisted nursing staff in recovery room for endoscopy/colonoscopy with preparation and recovery.
  • Assisted nursing staff in labor and delivery with post care of patient along with monitoring newborn.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene, ensuring comfort and dignity.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
  • Documented patient care information accurately in health records to maintain compliance.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to implement individualized care plans effectively.
  • Maintained cleanliness of patient areas, adhering to infection control protocols for safety.
  • Trained new nursing assistants on caregiving techniques and facility procedures to enhance team performance.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
  • Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.

Education

GED -

Denver City High School
Denver City, TX
03-2000

Skills

  • Reliable team player
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Patient care
  • Direct patient care
  • Compassionate
  • Basic life support
  • Medical terminology
  • Adaptable
  • Trustworthy companion

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
  • PT - Phlebotomy Technician

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Denver City ISD
08.2016 - Current

Teacher's Assistant

Denver City ISD
08.2016 - 10.2016

Substitute Teacher

Denver City ISD
11.2014 - 05.2015

Home Health Aide

Denver City Home Health
12.2003 - 12.2003

Certified Nursing Assistant

Yoakum Community Hospital
12.2003 - 2006

Certified Nursing Assistant

Children Of The Pioneers Nursing Home
07.2000 - 12.2003

Stay-at-home Mother

N/a
2006 - 11.2014

GED -

Denver City High School