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Dalia Smith

Redding,CA

Summary

Dedicated Healthcare worker with proven expertise in patient-focused care and electronic charting, honed at Vibra Hospital of Northern California. Excelled in enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care, significantly improving independence and dignity. Skilled in time management and medical terminology, adept at fostering positive patient relationships through empathetic communication. Achieved notable efficiency in patient care delivery.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA

Vibra Hospital Of Northern California
11.2021 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity
  • 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.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates
  • Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques
  • Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care
  • Supported needs of 9+ residents under long-term care

CNA

Care Meridian Subacute & Spinal Cord Injury
05.2016 - 03.2020

Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity

  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
  • Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper positioning
  • Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as ALS, respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care
  • 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 needs of 9+ residents under long-term care

Education

Associate of Science -

Gavilan College
Gilroy, CA
05.2016

High School Diploma -

San Benito High School
Hollister, CA
06.2012

Skills

  • Patient-focused care
  • Electronic Charting
  • Time Management
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • CPR/AED

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association

Languages

English
Spanish

Timeline

CNA

Vibra Hospital Of Northern California
11.2021 - Current

CNA

Care Meridian Subacute & Spinal Cord Injury
05.2016 - 03.2020

Associate of Science -

Gavilan College

High School Diploma -

San Benito High School
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association
Dalia Smith