Leisa Smith
Weaverville,NC
Summary
Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Brightstar Care Of Asheville
01.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Supported needs of 25+ residents under long-term care
CNA/ Med Tech
Mars Hill Retirement
05.2022 - 07.2023
- 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.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Education
No Degree - CNA
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC01.2023
Skills
- Symptom Documentation
- Nursing Assistance
- Inpatient Care
- Unit Supply Maintenance
- Quality Patient Care
- Collecting Specimens
- Documenting Behaviors
- Intake Recording
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
- Medication Assistance
- Quick Problem Solver
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Calm Under Stress
- Electronic Recordkeeping
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
CNA
Brightstar Care Of Asheville
01.2023 - Current
CNA/ Med Tech
Mars Hill Retirement
05.2022 - 07.2023
No Degree - CNA
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
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