Terra L. Smith
Mount Pleasant
Summary
Have many years of experience working in health care, with the focus being either CNA or phlebotomy. I enjoy taking care of others with compassion and care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Great River Medical Center
West Burlington
07.2024 - 12.2025
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Provided compassionate care to patients during blood draw procedures.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Grape Tree Medical Center
Spirit Lake
12.2012 - 11.2025
- Working as a team to provide quality care
- Communicating with head nurse on any changes with residents
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Homemaker
Henry County Public Health
Mount Pleasant
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Assist with personal cares, such as bathing, skin care
- Assist with household cleaning and chores
- Assist with cooking as needed
- Assist with errands such as grocery shopping
Paraeducator
Mount Pleasant Community School District
Mount Pleasant
10.2021 - 11.2023
- Provided students with behavioral and academic support
- Worked with students 1:1 to complete everyday school activities
- Provided help to teachers with educational support for students
Lead Residential Aide
Brown Deer Place
Coralville
04.2020 - 04.2021
- Provided supervision and direction among other residential aides
- Provide patients with activities of daily living including feeding, bathing, transferring using assistive devices, and grooming
- Working as a team to provide quality care
- Communicating with head nurse on any changes with residents
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Mercy Medical Center
Cedar Rapids
10.2018 - 11.2019
- Obtaining blood samples by venipuncture and capillary puncture
- Blood collection and handling safety
- Blood specimen storage
- Obtaining non-blood specimens
- Good communication skills with coworkers and patients
- Experienced in a fast paced and high census environment
Certified Nursing Assistant
Park Place Long Term Care Center
Mt. Pleasant
12.2010 - 04.2015
- Assisting residents with activities of daily living including feeding, bathing, transferring using assistive devices, and grooming
- Applied the Eden Theory while caring for the residents
- Communicating with the head nurse and coworkers on any changes
Education
Obtained Certified Phlebotomy Technician -
Obtained Certified Nursing Aide License -
Bachelors’ Degree - Criminal Justice
Associate’s Degree -
Iowa Wesleyan College
Diploma -
Mount Pleasant Community High School, Southeastern Community College
12.2000 - 05/2005
Skills
- Venipuncture techniques
- Specimen handling
- HIPAA compliance
- Blood collection
- Effective communication
- Compassionate care
- Patient care
- Direct patient care
- Assisting with activities of daily living
Timeline
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Great River Medical Center
07.2024 - 12.2025
Homemaker
Henry County Public Health
11.2023 - 04.2024
Paraeducator
Mount Pleasant Community School District
10.2021 - 11.2023
Lead Residential Aide
Brown Deer Place
04.2020 - 04.2021
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Mercy Medical Center
10.2018 - 11.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Grape Tree Medical Center
12.2012 - 11.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Park Place Long Term Care Center
12.2010 - 04.2015
Diploma -
Mount Pleasant Community High School, Southeastern Community College
12.2000 - 05/2005
Obtained Certified Phlebotomy Technician -
Obtained Certified Nursing Aide License -
Bachelors’ Degree - Criminal Justice
Associate’s Degree -
Iowa Wesleyan College