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
Hauppauge, NY
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
Brentwood, NY
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