Shardai Smith
Vacherie,LA
Summary
Energetic, compassionate and devoted nursing candidate with hospital and clinical training, seeking challenging opportunity with a facility
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Cna
One Staff Medical
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
CNA
Affinity Care Providers
12.2021 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- 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.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Offered transportation to and from appointments, shopping and other activities to help patient stay social, active and maintain access to essential items and services.
- Performed ambulation and exercise and completed household services to help patient maintain routine and lifestyle in familiar home environment.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Emergency Department Technician
Ochsner Hospital
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Provided patient families with post-medical care instructions.
- Performed medical tests and collected samples for laboratory analysis.
Education
Associate - Patient Care Technician
South Central Technical College
Reserve, LA05.2018
Skills
- Feeding Assistance
- Patient positioning understanding
- Patient service
- Healthy meal preparation
- Health living activities
- Taking vital signs
- Monitoring patient conditions
- Patient transporting
- Assisting with Daily living
- Vitals documentation
- Patient information collection
- Data collection
- Critical thinker
- Cooperation team member
- Detail oriented
- EKG
- Medical terminology
- Phlebotomy
- Nursing fundamentals
Timeline
Travel Cna
One Staff Medical
08.2023 - Current
Emergency Department Technician
Ochsner Hospital
02.2023 - 05.2023
CNA
Affinity Care Providers
12.2021 - Current
Associate - Patient Care Technician
South Central Technical College
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