Hannah Smith
Altavista,VA
Summary
Enthusiastic Certified Nursing Assistant and Patient Care Technician with expertise in observing patient conditions, obtaining vital signs, and effectively working as a team. Compassionate and collaborative individual certified in Nursing. Offering 3 years of experience working in high patient volume environment under supervision of registered nurse.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Technician
Bedford Memorial Hospital
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Maintained clean and sanitary environment in emergency department to meet hygiene measures.
Nurse Extern
Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored and documented patient intake and output levels and reported concerns to care team.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Assessed patients and assisted in devising treatment methods designed to reduce pain and discomfort.
- Assisted with specimen collection and handled appropriately to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Recorded vital signs and intake and output of patients and documented
Scrub Technician, Labor and Delivery
Henrico Doctor's Hospital Forest
04.2021 - 08.2022
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Monitored patient vital signs to alert surgeons to any changes.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Followed scrub-in procedures by gowning and gloving correctly to assist in sterile fields.
- Prepared patients for surgery by cleaning and disinfecting surgical sites and positioning patients.
Lead Patient Care Technician, Women’s Hospital
Henrico Doctor’s Hospital Forest
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Conducted newborn screenings including PKU testing, bilirubin screening, and CHD screenings.
- Performed newborn bath while assisting the parents and answering questions.
- Supported OBGYN staff and LD nurses with vaginal deliveries and cesarean deliveries.
- Stocked and supplied newborn cribs and nursery.
- Stocked and supplied vaginal delivery carts, and prepped bedside delivery tables.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored vital signs and documented temperature, pulse and blood pressure to assess patient condition.
- Obtained blood glucose levels on mother and newborns.
- Helped with preparation of medical equipment and supplies for use in hospital procedures.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Provided leadership, delegation, and exceptional medical service in high-pressure situations.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Educated patients and families on proper care and treatment to facilitate successful home care.
Server Trainer
Buffalo Wild Wings
08.2014 - 07.2019
- Utilized effective communication techniques to support server learning and comprehension.
- Organized and oversaw food service training to educate employees on resetting tables, relaying orders to cooks and upselling food and beverages.
- Taught servers to memorize menu ingredients and provide information on preparation methods.
- Trained new team members on restaurant procedures, menu items, and performance strategies.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
- Developed job-specific competencies and performance standards.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
Education
No Degree - Health Sciences
Central Virginia Community College
Lynchburg, VAAssociate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Centra College of Nursing
Lynchburg, VA12.2023
Skills
- Specimen Preparation
- Wound Prevention
- Height and Weight Measurement
- Performing Urinalysis
- Bed Transfers
- Direct Patient Care
- Nursing Team Support
- Personal Hygiene Management
- Personal Support
- Feeding Assistance
- Phlebotomy Functions
- Compassionate and Caring
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Therapeutic Communication
- Obtaining newborn screenings
- Time management
- Monitoring Vitals
- Emergency Room Care
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification
Accomplishments
Awarded Virginia Department of Health's Mary Marshall Scholarship for nursing students.
Selected as a Virginia Henderson Scholar.
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CPR certification
- Crisis prevention training
Clinical References
Stefanie Yancey
434-851-1040
stefanie.yancey@centracollege.edu
Elise Overstreet
elise.overstreet@centracollege.edu
Alexis Hamilton
740-434-1585
hamial3@centracollege.edu
Timeline
Emergency Room Technician
Bedford Memorial Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Nurse Extern
Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital
08.2022 - 02.2023
Scrub Technician, Labor and Delivery
Henrico Doctor's Hospital Forest
04.2021 - 08.2022
Lead Patient Care Technician, Women’s Hospital
Henrico Doctor’s Hospital Forest
01.2020 - 08.2022
Server Trainer
Buffalo Wild Wings
08.2014 - 07.2019
No Degree - Health Sciences
Central Virginia Community College
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Centra College of Nursing
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