- Walking/ Running 2-3 miles
- Spending time with my children
- Taking trips
- Skating
- Reading
Shantinique Miller-Smith
Summary
Highly motivated individual with extensive experience providing direct patient care in hospital and long-term care settings. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with nursing staff, other healthcare professionals, and patients to promote quality patient care. Possesses strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and an unwavering commitment to compassionate patient care. Compassionate nursing professional experienced in providing quality patient care in a variety of settings. Skilled in collecting vital signs, providing wound care, administering medication, and assisting with patient mobility. Motivated and compassionate recent graduate seeking a Dental Assisting position to apply strong communication skills and a passion for patient care in supportive dental practice.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Med-Tech
My Doctor's Inn- Assisted Living Memory Care
8384 Metro Pkwy, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
02.2025 - 12.2025
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
- Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork, and compassion.
- Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Maintained patient confidence and protected hospital by keeping information confidential.
Nursing Assistant
Corewell-Health
Grosse-Pointe, Michigan
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Assisted nurses with patient care activities such as vital sign monitoring, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Answered patient call lights and performed timely services to enhance physical well-being of patients.
- Monitored vitals signs, glucose levels, and other indicators of health status regularly.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Trained new nursing assistants on best practices and workflows.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Advocated for patient needs during team meetings to enhance care quality.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
Machine Operator
Yanfeng
Highland Park, Michigan
03.2020 - 10.2022
- Operated production machinery in a safe and efficient manner, while adhering to all safety protocols.
- Followed detailed instructions from work orders to complete assigned tasks correctly.
- Cleaned equipment and work area before, during, and after shift to promote sanitation.
Cashier Team Lead
Simply Fashion
Redford, Michigan
03.2011 - 08.2014
- Developed strong customer service skills, with experience in resolving customer complaints efficiently and professionally.
- Trained new cashiers by demonstrating procedures for exchanging money, checking guests out and interacting with customers.
- Performed daily maintenance tasks such as counting the cash drawer, balancing receipts, and restocking supplies.
Home Health Aide
McGuffey Home Care
Troy, Michigan
06.2011 - 06.2013
- Assisted with activities of daily living including bathing, grooming, feeding, toileting and transferring of clients.
- Offered companionship and emotional support to clients while assisting with daily tasks.
- Prepared beds and changed linens, maximizing patient comfort.
Education
Certified Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant
Dorsey College
Roseville, MI10-2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Catherine Ferguson Academy
Detroit06-2009
Skills
- Community Activities
- Direct Patient Care
- Collecting Specimens
- Behavior Redirection
- HIPAA regulations
- Direct patient care
- Endodontics
- 4-handed Dentistry
- Dental Instruments and Sterilization
- Electronic Medical Records(EMS)
- Front-OfficeTasks
Accomplishments
- Honor Roll
- Deans List
Certification
- BLS CPR Certified
- Honor Roll
Interests
Timeline
Med-Tech
My Doctor's Inn- Assisted Living Memory Care
02.2025 - 12.2025
Nursing Assistant
Corewell-Health
05.2022 - 08.2024
Machine Operator
Yanfeng
03.2020 - 10.2022
Home Health Aide
McGuffey Home Care
06.2011 - 06.2013
Cashier Team Lead
Simply Fashion
03.2011 - 08.2014
High School Diploma - undefined
Catherine Ferguson Academy
Certified Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant
Dorsey College