Kimberley Smith
O'Fallon
Summary
Reliable, very caring certified nursing assistant with 5+ years of experience caring for the elderly and vulnerable adults. I am very friendly and compassionate with excellent communication skills. A very compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in diverse healthcare settings including long-term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities. Possess strong clinical skills such as vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Noted for ability to foster relationships with patients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact on patient satisfaction and quality of care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Falls City Care Center
Falls City
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Communication
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
CNA
Kimball Medical Center
Kimball
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
CNA
Devonshire Care Centre
Sterling
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
CNA
Nye Legacy
Fremont
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
CNA
Park Place Senior Living
O'Fallon
06.2019 - 06.2023
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
Education
CNA Training -
Saint Charles Community College
Saint Peters06-2023
High School Diploma -
Fort Zumwalt South
Saint Peters06-2006
Certification
- CPR
- Nursing Assistant
Timeline
CNA
Falls City Care Center
10.2024 - 05.2025
CNA
Kimball Medical Center
08.2024 - 10.2024
CNA
Devonshire Care Centre
10.2023 - 04.2024
CNA
Nye Legacy
06.2023 - 09.2023
CNA
Park Place Senior Living
06.2019 - 06.2023
CNA Training -
Saint Charles Community College
High School Diploma -
Fort Zumwalt South