Rachel Smith
Reidsville
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at Always Best Care, where I enhanced patient care through effective communication and teamwork. Skilled in CPR/BLS and adept at multitasking, while significantly contributing to improving patient outcomes and comfort. My commitment to learning and reliability stands out, making me a valuable team member in any setting. While being a collegiate athlete, I have also adapted to team-leading and collaboration in a team setting whilist being attentive and a hard worker.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant Extern
Cone Health Cancer Center at Wesley Long
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize overall patient care outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care during daily routines.
- Supported nurses with wound care, dressing changes, and administering medications under direct supervision.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health records.
- Delivered high-quality care with my instructor to cancer patients in the hospital facility while enhancing my knowledge.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Always Best Care
12.2020 - 08.2023
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Radford University
Radford, VA12-2025
High School Diploma -
Rockingham County High School
Wentworth, NC06-2021
Skills
- Reliability and punctuality
- Attention to detail
- Willingness to learn
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Effective communication
- Meal preparation
Affiliations
- Radford University Softball Team
- Radford University Student Nursing Organization
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Nursing Assistant Extern
Cone Health Cancer Center at Wesley Long
05.2024 - 07.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Always Best Care
12.2020 - 08.2023
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Radford University
High School Diploma -
Rockingham County High School
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