Wanda Smith
Fairfield
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
BrightStar Care
Mill Valley, California
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored client health by recording vital signs and reporting changes.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at all times.
- Engaged clients in social activities to promote mental stimulation and interaction.
- Documented care services provided in daily logs for accurate record-keeping.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
Supervisor
Bailey and James ent
San Francisco, California
04.2019 - 03.2023
- Supervised daily operations and workflow of team members on the production floor.
- Assisted in conflict resolution among team members to maintain a positive workplace culture.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between teams.
- Created new strategies for improving customer service standards within the organization.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sonoma Post Acute
Sonoma, California
06.2017 - 05.2019
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Napa Post Acute
Napa, California
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Supervised daily operations and workflow of team members on the production floor.
- Assisted in conflict resolution among team members to maintain a positive workplace culture.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between teams.
- Created new strategies for improving customer service standards within the organization.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Ohlone College
Fremont, CA06-2027
Certificate - Certified Nurse Assistant
Qual-Ed
Suisun, CA09-2025
Basic Life Support -
American Heart Association
Suisun, CA08.2025
High School Diploma -
Culver City Independence Study
Culver City06-2009
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Documentation management
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Reliability and punctuality
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassion and empathy
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Stress management
- ADL assistance
- Client transportation
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Toileting assistance
- End-of-life care
- Patient transfers
- Lifting and transferring
- Ambulation assistance
- Colostomy care
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Urinary catheter care
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- PPE usage
Education and Training
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Personal Information
Timeline
Caregiver
BrightStar Care
05.2023 - Current
Supervisor
Bailey and James ent
04.2019 - 03.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sonoma Post Acute
06.2017 - 05.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Napa Post Acute
01.2015 - 12.2016
High School Diploma -
Culver City Independence Study
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Ohlone College
Certificate - Certified Nurse Assistant
Qual-Ed
Basic Life Support -
American Heart Association