Sheekas Smith
Registered Nurse
Magnolia,MS
Summary
I am a Compassionate Patient Care Technician with experience at Field Health System and North Oaks. I am skilled in patient care, monitoring and patient communication. I have enhanced patient satisfaction through attentive care and strict adherence to infection control protocols, ensuring safety and dignity. I have proven ability to streamline workflows and support nursing staff, fostering a collaborative healthcare environment am positive and compassionate with dedication to patient care and support. I have knowledge of basic medical procedures and patient monitoring, ensuring accurate record-keeping and assisting with daily activities. I am committed to improving patient well-being and providing high-quality care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Tech 2
North Oaks Medical Center
Hammond, LA
07.2025 - Current
- Care for up to 5 patients per shift under nursing supervision.
- Assisted nursing staff in patient care tasks, ensuring comfort and safety during procedures.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Assisted nursing staff with essential tasks, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality care to patients.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies, reducing patient injuries and increasing overall safety within the healthcare facility.
- Assisted patients with mobility by providing physical support and pushing wheelchairs.
- Contributed to the prevention of hospital-acquired infections by strictly following hand hygiene guidelines and utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Continuously expanded professional knowledge through participation in continuing education opportunities and staying current on industry best practices.
- Enhanced patient comfort by administering medications according to prescribed schedules and monitoring vital signs.
- Contributed to positive patient experience by offering emotional support and empathy.
- Enhanced patient comfort by promptly responding to call lights and requests.
- Facilitated patient mobility with assistance in walking and transferring, promoting faster recovery.
- Assisted in wound care, ensuring proper healing and reducing risk of infection.
- Conducted blood glucose testing, providing essential data for diabetes management.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Patient Care Technician
Field Health System
Centreville, MS
06.2024 - Current
- Care for up to 13 patients per average shift.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, enhancing comfort and mobility.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas to ensure safety.
- Documented patient information accurately in paper charts.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate bedside care and support.
- Provided nutritional support by assisting patients with meals, catering to individual dietary needs.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing Practice
Southwest Mississippi Community College
05.2026
Certificate - CPR Certification
North Oaks Medical Center
02.2026
Certificate - HOSA Club
South Pike High School
05.2004
High School Diploma - undefined
South Pike High School
05.2004
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient transportation
- Healthcare ethics
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Physical assessments
- Specimen collection
- Documentation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient communication
- Equipment disinfection
- Patient safety
- ADL management
- Universal precautions
- Empathy and compassionate care
- Companionship and emotional support
- Blood sugar monitoring
- Wound care
References
- Nicholas Bryant, 601-810-7024
- Kaitlyn Latino, 601-876-1806
Volunteer Experience
I have participated in community programs to help those in need.
Timeline
Nurse Tech 2
North Oaks Medical Center
07.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Field Health System
06.2024 - Current
Associate Degree - Nursing Practice
Southwest Mississippi Community College
Certificate - CPR Certification
North Oaks Medical Center
Certificate - HOSA Club
South Pike High School
High School Diploma - undefined
South Pike High School