Sophia Smith
Dickinson,ND
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional skilled in vital sign assessment and personalized care planning. Communicates effectively with patients and families to foster trust and enhance well-being. Committed to embracing new challenges with a strong work ethic and adaptability, excelling in independent roles and swiftly mastering new skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
ZIM home and healthcare
Dickinson, North Dakota
09.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Facilitated mobility exercises and physical therapy routines to promote patient rehabilitation.
- Accurately documented patient observations and care provided to support comprehensive healthcare delivery.
- Updated families on patient care, facilitating effective communication and support during recovery.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care plans.
- Delivered emotional support and companionship to improve patient morale and well-being.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Ensured clean, safe environment for patients by strictly following infection control policies.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes; reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Monitored food intake and output according to nursing staff guidelines.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Facilitated resident transportation throughout the facility.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Instructed patients on self-care techniques to foster independence and empower personal health management.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Utilized mobility devices to assist patients in moving safely and comfortably. to transport patients.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
Education
High School Diploma -
St.Augustine's College
The Bahamas06-2002
Skills
- Vital sign monitoring
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care
- Mobility assistance
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Medication administration
- Medication assistance
- Wound care
- Infection control procedures
- Infection control practices
- Basic life support
- Hoyer lift
- Patient transfers
- Feeding assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Emotional support provision
- Emotional support
- Hospice care
- End-of-life care
- Health monitoring
- Care documentation
- Clinical documentation
- Care collaboration
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Time management skills
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Calm under pressure
- Conflict resolution
- Compassionate communication
- Active listening
- Compassion and empathy
- Light housekeeping
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Physical stamina
- Transfer techniques
- Range of motion exercises
- Complex Problem-solving
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Customer interaction
- Calm under pressure
- Transfer techniques
- Range of motion exercises
- Medication assistance
Certification
CNA certification
Timeline
CNA
ZIM home and healthcare
09.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
St.Augustine's College