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Brittany Smith

Schaumburg,IL

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant and Direct support professional diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Clipboard Health
IL
06.2024 - Current
  • Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
  • Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, and reported findings to medical staff immediately.
  • Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables, and surgical tables.
  • Maintained an accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating the healthcare team on patient status.
  • Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding, and ambulation.
  • Documented activities and recorded information inthe EMR system.

DSP (Direct Support Professional)

Search, Inc.
Mount Prospect, IL
08.2023 - 01.2025
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
  • Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
  • Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
  • Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
  • Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
  • Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
  • Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.

Teacher's Aide

NSSEO Kirk School
Palatine, IL
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • Enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order in class.
  • Set up and assisted with audiovisual equipment operation.
  • Created visual aids for use in classroom presentations or lesson plans.
  • Helped maintain a safe learning environment for all students.
  • Created and maintained a safe and engaging learning environment for all students.
  • Utilized educational technology to enhance classroom learning.
  • Provided one-on-one support to students requiring additional assistance.
  • Acted as a liaison between students and faculty, facilitating communication and understanding.

DSP (Direct Support Professional)

St. Coletta of Wisconsin
Rolling Meadows, IL
05.2018 - 08.2022
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
  • Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
  • Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
  • Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
  • Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
  • Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
  • Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.

Caregiver

Atria Senior Living
Glen Ellyn, IL
06.2014 - 11.2015
  • Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
  • Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills, such as bathing, grooming, and toileting needs.
  • Supported bathing, dressing, and personal care needs.
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Monitored the health and well-being of clients, and reported significant health changes.
  • Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, and pulse rate.

Education

High school diploma -

Proviso West High School
Hillside, IL
05.2008

Associate of Science - Nursing

Rasmusen University
Mokena, IL

Skills

  • Patient advocacy
  • Home care
  • Meal preparation
  • Caregiving
  • Dementia care
  • Alzheimer's care
  • Food preparation
  • Medication administration
  • Toileting assistance
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration
  • Patient transfers
  • Patient hygiene assistance
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Time management
  • Feeding assistance
  • Clinical documentation
  • Bathing assistance
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassionate communication
  • Infection control practices
  • Dressing assistance
  • Patient care

Certification

  • CPR Certification August 2023- August 2025

Timeline

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Clipboard Health
06.2024 - Current

Teacher's Aide

NSSEO Kirk School
10.2023 - 04.2024

DSP (Direct Support Professional)

Search, Inc.
08.2023 - 01.2025

DSP (Direct Support Professional)

St. Coletta of Wisconsin
05.2018 - 08.2022

Caregiver

Atria Senior Living
06.2014 - 11.2015

High school diploma -

Proviso West High School

Associate of Science - Nursing

Rasmusen University

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