Chaquies Smith
New Carlisle
Summary
Professional caregiver with experience delivering patient-centered care in fast-paced environments. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and providing emotional support. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in using medical equipment and following care plans.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hamilton Grove Rehabilitation And Healthcare
02.2024 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Nurse Assistant
Rosewood Staffing
02.2023 - Current
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported patient mobility by transferring them from bed to chair or other locations using proper lifting techniques, reducing the risk of injury for both patients and staff members alike during such activities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records, contributing to efficient communication among healthcare team members.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
ShiftKey
03.2019 - 04.2023
- Traveling assignments
- Providing patient care
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- 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.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
ATC Healthcare
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Traveling assignments
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
Customer Service Representative
GEICO
05.2016 - 08.2017
- Communication
- Microsoft Word
- Problem Solving
Education
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Verve College
Chicago, IL10-2025
GED -
Bendix School
South Bend, IN10.2012
Skills
- Vital Signs
- Home Care
- Caregiving
- Nursing
- Senior Care
- Laundry
- Alzheimer's Care
- Cleaning Experience
- Dementia Care
- Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Laboratory Experience
- Memory Care
- Hospice Care
- Microsoft Word
- Medical Office Experience
- Cleaning
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Compassionate
- Bathing assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Patient-focused care
Certification
- CPR, 02/01/22, 02/01/24
- CNA, 11/01/12, 11/01/23
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hamilton Grove Rehabilitation And Healthcare
02.2024 - Current
Nurse Assistant
Rosewood Staffing
02.2023 - Current
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
ATC Healthcare
09.2019 - 03.2021
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
ShiftKey
03.2019 - 04.2023
Customer Service Representative
GEICO
05.2016 - 08.2017
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Verve College
GED -
Bendix School
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