TONYA N. SMITH
JONESBORO,GA
Summary
A hardworking, dedicated, and service-oriented Certified Medication Tech/CNA striving to contribute a knowledge of patient care and medication management with team minded attitude and over 15 years of experience in this field to provide support to the medical team and care to the patient’s needs. Compassionate individual attention to details and the ability to adapt to any environment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
TRAVEL MEDICATION TECH
HIRECALL
Atlanta, GA
01.2022 - Current
- Unpacked, sorted, counted and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Explained treatment procedures, medications and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
TRAVEL MEDICATION TECH
HORIZON HEATHCARE MANAGEMENT
Atlanta, GA
01.2021 - Current
- Unpacked, sorted, counted and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Explained treatment procedures, medications and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
Healthcare Network Staffing
Greenville, South Carolina
01.2017 - Current
- Handled non-medical patient care activities, including laundry, food preparation, and room cleaning
- Improved patient quality of life by assisting with daily living activities
- Protected patients by monitoring conditions and promptly reporting problems to RNs
- Supported registered nursing staff by helping develop and carry out effective care plans
- Helped patients move safely with skilled mobility support
- Prevented bedsores, consistently turning patients every 2 hours.
Pharmacy Tech/Shift Supervisor
CVS Pharmacy
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Assists and supports Pharmacy Department on inventory management activities, such as, ordering, unpacking, checking, and storing shipment of pharmaceuticals
- Maintains knowledge of Company asset protection techniques, and files claims for warehouse overages (merchandise received, but not billed), shortages (merchandise billed, but not received), order errors or damaged goods involving Rx drugs
- May assist pharmacist in administering clinical services including collection and proper labeling of blood/urine samples from patients and other clinical services as required; assists pharmacy staff in coordination of clinical services
- Assists Pharmacy Manager and Staff Pharmacist in developing and maintaining good relationships with local medical community, including physicians, nurses, and other health care providers, by medical provider detailing and outreach to health groups, retirement homes, nursing homes, and other forums for enhancing growth opportunities
- Assists with exterior and interior maintenance by ensuring Pharmacy Department is stocked with adequate supplies, clean, neat, and orderly in condition and appearance.
- Built performance-oriented culture with satisfied, hardworking employees by clearly highlighting employee success and developing leaders from within
Travel Rehab Tech/PCT
Piedmont Hospital, Healthcare
Atlanta, Georgia
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Travel Rehab Tech/PCT, Encompass Nursing and Rehab
Newnan, Georgia
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Increased success of home and work adjustments to disabilities by educating caregivers about using and maintaining adaptive equipment
- Supported clients by accurately assessing physical, developmental, and emotional disabilities
- Protected patients and staff from risk of infection by strictly following cleaning and sanitizing procedures
- Contributed to successful treatments by helping occupational therapists, plan, implement, and administer treatments
- Helped patients achieve therapeutic goals with direct encouragement and physical support
- Secured equipment against damage or theft between uses
- Improved quality of life by teaching patients and families works, social, and living skills
- Assisted patients with limited mobility, moving each to and from therapy areas.
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant/PCT
Kaiser Permanente, Nursefinders
Jonesboro, Georgia
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Covid Screening, Covid testing, Epic documentation
- Handled non-medical patient care activities, including laundry, food preparation, and room cleaning
- Improved patient quality of life by assisting with daily living activities
- Documented actions, vitals, and orders
- Kept patients clean, dry, and properly cared for under direction of registered nurses
- Supported registered nursing staff by helping develop and carry out effective care plans
- Moved patients smoothly between beds, wheelchairs, and other locations
- Maintained safety standards with proper handling and disposal of biomedical waste.
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
Pelham Nursing and Rehab, Healthcare
Pelham, Georgia
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Handled non-medical patient care activities, including laundry, food preparation, and room cleaning
- Offered support, companionship, and stimulation through conversation and recreation
- Helped patients with limited mental and physical capacity handle daily living tasks such as feeding and grooming
- Kept patients comfortable with clean linens and well-stocked rooms
- Maintained safety standards with proper handling and disposal of biomedical waste
- Helped patients move safely with skilled mobility support
- Prevented bedsores, consistently turning patients every 2 hours
- Resolved patient issues by quickly responding to calls and emergency issues.
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
Pruitt Health, Compunnel
Macon, Georgia
08.2020 - 09.2020
- Helped patients with limited mental and physical capacity handle daily living tasks such as feeding and grooming
- Kept patients comfortable with clean linens and well-stocked rooms
- Minimized infection risk to staff and patients, cleaning and sanitizing rooms, equipment, and tools
- Helped patients move safely with skilled mobility support
- Maintained safety standards with proper handling and disposal of biomedical waste
- Moved patients smoothly between beds, wheelchairs, and other locations
- Maximized patient comfort by keeping rooms clean and consistently meeting individual needs.
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
Briarwood Nursing and Rehab, Skillgigs
Tucker, Georgia
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Prevented bedsores, consistently turning patients every 2 hours
- Transported patients to treatment units, testing units, operating rooms, or other areas, using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds
- Helped patients move safely with skilled mobility support
- Resolved patient issues by quickly responding to calls and emergency issues
- Helped patients with limited mental and physical capacity handle daily living tasks such as feeding and grooming
- Positioned or held patients in position for surgical preparations
- Kept patients clean, dry, and properly cared for under direction of registered nurses
- Maintained safety standards with proper handling and disposal of biomedical waste.
Medication Supervisor/CNA/Scheduler
Cadence of Marietta
Marietta, Georgia
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Minimized infection risk to staff and patients, cleaning and sanitizing rooms, equipment, and tools
- Recognized and adhered to six rights of medication administration every day with every patient
- Maintained accurate records in facility's eMAR system, detailing every medication movement and patient administration
- Monitored and administered medication program for 100 residents
- Supported effective treatment plans under direction of licensed RNs by passing out medication at prescribed times
- Avoided treatment errors, carefully checking personal details and medication information
- Balanced schedules, considering workloads and customer levels of each representative when setting appointments
- Kept accurate records covering production volume, materials used and quality control measures.
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant/ Medication Aide
Accord Services
Marietta, Georgia
01.2011 - 12.2019
- Improved patient quality of life by assisting with daily living activities
- Protected patients by monitoring conditions and promptly reporting problems to RNs
- Handled non-medical patient care activities, including laundry, food preparation, and room cleaning
- Helped patients move safely with skilled mobility support
- Avoided treatment errors, carefully checking personal details and medication information.
Travel Psych Technician/CNA/PCT
Northeast Georgia Health System
Gainesville, Georgia
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Promoted client wellness and independence with close support and proactive skill building
- Helped medical and mental health team members treat and rehabilitate patients
- Documented initial and ongoing patient information, including temperatures, blood pressure and symptoms
- Cared for patients with mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, and emotional disturbance
- Restrained violent and suicidal patients with verbal and physical strategies.
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant/Medication Technician
Alpine Village of Verdigre, PriorCare
Verdigre, Nebraska
09.2017 - 10.2017
- Handled non-medical patient care activities, including laundry, food preparation, and room cleaning
- Improved patient quality of life by assisting with daily living activities
- Supported registered nursing staff by helping develop and carry out effective care plans
- Moved patients smoothly between beds, wheelchairs, and other locations.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Multi-Skilled Technician (PCT/Unit Secretary)
St Francis Hospital
Columbus, Georgia
06.2008 - 07.2011
- Helped patients move safely with skilled mobility support
- Kept patients comfortable with clean linens and well-stocked rooms
- Minimized infection risk to staff and patients, cleaning and sanitizing rooms, equipment, and tools
- Helped patients with limited mental and physical capacity handle daily living tasks such as feeding and grooming
- Transported patients to treatment units, testing units, operating rooms, or other areas, using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds
- Prevented bedsores, consistently turning patients every 2 hours
- Coordinated patient admissions through proactive communication with hospital personnel
- Transcribed physician notes, detailing diagnoses, or recommendations
- Scheduled tests and procedures for patients, including x-rays and lab work
- Transmitted medical records and correspondence on behalf of patients and practitioners
- Updated patient medical records with direct intake information and transcribed practitioner messages
- Managed registration desk by answering telephones and greeting incoming patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
South University
Savannah, GA06.2023
Skills
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Medical Records Management
- Proper Staffing
- Isolation Precautions
- Direct Supervision
- Nursing Assistance
- Nursing Plan Development
- Observation Documentation
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Emotional and Social Support
- EMR Systems
Reference
Kaiser Permanente
Erica Hunter ( LPN Supervisor)
678-675-9294
Erica.hunter29@gmail.com
Kaiser Permanente
Janice Scott (LPN Supervisor)
404-952-9003
Janice.scott688@gmail.com
Healthcare Network Staffing
John Kellum (Co-worker)
478-491-1279
Johnkellum1977@gmail.com
Timeline
TRAVEL MEDICATION TECH
HIRECALL
01.2022 - Current
Pharmacy Tech/Shift Supervisor
CVS Pharmacy
09.2021 - 04.2022
Travel Rehab Tech/PCT
Piedmont Hospital, Healthcare
05.2021 - 06.2021
TRAVEL MEDICATION TECH
HORIZON HEATHCARE MANAGEMENT
01.2021 - Current
Travel Rehab Tech/PCT, Encompass Nursing and Rehab
10.2020 - 06.2021
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant/PCT
Kaiser Permanente, Nursefinders
08.2020 - 06.2021
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
Pruitt Health, Compunnel
08.2020 - 09.2020
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
Pelham Nursing and Rehab, Healthcare
03.2020 - 11.2020
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
Briarwood Nursing and Rehab, Skillgigs
01.2020 - 05.2020
Medication Supervisor/CNA/Scheduler
Cadence of Marietta
08.2019 - 05.2020
Travel Psych Technician/CNA/PCT
Northeast Georgia Health System
01.2019 - 09.2019
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant/Medication Technician
Alpine Village of Verdigre, PriorCare
09.2017 - 10.2017
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
Healthcare Network Staffing
01.2017 - Current
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant/ Medication Aide
Accord Services
01.2011 - 12.2019
Multi-Skilled Technician (PCT/Unit Secretary)
St Francis Hospital
06.2008 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
South University
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