Tahisha Smith
36 Eastern Avenue , Brentwood,NY
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Secretary
Feldman, Kramer, And Monaco Law
06.2007 - Current
- Generated documents and presentations using large repertoire of software programs.
- Produced and filed various legal documents and electronically preserved updated case record system.
- Prioritized and handled multiple assignments and maintained firm commitment to deadlines.
- Answered and directed calls using multi-line switchboard.
- Prepared legal correspondence and wrote professional letters for legal assistants and attorneys.
- Obtained signatures from attorneys for legal documents.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
Direct Support Professional
Family Residences And Essential Enterprises
06.2007 - Current
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Researched community resources and services to provide accessibility and assistance to clients.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant
New York Institute of Medical Careers
FlushingSkills
- Behavior Redirection
- Patient Care and Safety
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Patient-Focused Care
- Collecting Specimens
- Computer Literacy
- Recording Vital Signs
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Patient Assessments
- Seizure Precautions
- HIPAA
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Dressing Assistance
- Supply Restocking
- Quality Patient Care
Timeline
Legal Secretary
Feldman, Kramer, And Monaco Law
06.2007 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Family Residences And Essential Enterprises
06.2007 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
New York Institute of Medical Careers
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