Christina Smith
East Saint Louis,IL
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience at Eden Village Retirement Center, skilled in patient care and HIPAA compliance. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety while effectively monitoring vital signs. A reliable team player dedicated to delivering quality care and supporting healthcare teams in achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Eden Village Retirement Center
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient rooms and medical equipment.
- Supported healthcare team in delivering quality patient care services.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
School Bus Driver
First Student Transportation
08.2023 - 08.2025
- Ensured student safety during transportation to and from school.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to verify vehicle readiness and compliance.
- Managed student behavior effectively while maintaining a positive environment.
- Navigated designated routes efficiently, adhering to traffic laws and schedules.
- Managed student behavior on bus to foster a respectful environment.
- Communicated effectively with parents and school officials regarding transportation issues.
- Obeyed federal, [State] and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
- Maintained [State] driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
Class B Shuttle Driver
WeDriveU
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Operated Class B shuttle vehicles to transport passengers safely and efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Maintained accurate logs of mileage, fuel usage, and passenger counts for reporting purposes.
- Provided exceptional customer service by assisting passengers with boarding and answering inquiries.
- Collaborated with dispatch to optimize routes and minimize delays during transportation schedules.
- Transported customers to and from [Location].
School Bus Driver
Belleville School Transport
04.2019 - 12.2021
- Communicated with dispatch regarding route changes or delays promptly.
- Assisted students with boarding and disembarking safely and respectfully.
- Maintained accurate records of mileage, fuel consumption, and incidents.
- Collaborated with school staff to address transportation needs and concerns.
- Obeyed federal, [State] and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
- Maintained [State] driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
Transit Bus Operator
Madison County Transit
07.2017 - 04.2019
- Operated transit buses safely, adhering to schedules and traffic regulations.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing passenger inquiries and concerns effectively.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and reliability before each shift.
- Maintained accurate records of daily routes, passenger counts, and incidents as required.
- Assisted passengers with special needs, ensuring a comfortable and accessible transit experience for all riders.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Health Care Administration
St Louis College of Health Careers
St Louis, MO09.2021
High School Diploma - General Studies
Lovejoy Technology Academy
Brooklyn, IL01.2010
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Bedside manner
- Patient-focused care
- Compassionate caregiver
- Medical terminology
- Patient lifting
- Transfer techniques
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Missouri and Illinois Nurse Aide Registry
- CPR & First Aid Certified
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
- HIPAA & Infection Control Training
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Eden Village Retirement Center
08.2025 - Current
School Bus Driver
First Student Transportation
08.2023 - 08.2025
Class B Shuttle Driver
WeDriveU
11.2021 - 07.2023
School Bus Driver
Belleville School Transport
04.2019 - 12.2021
Transit Bus Operator
Madison County Transit
07.2017 - 04.2019
Associate Of Applied Science - Health Care Administration
St Louis College of Health Careers
High School Diploma - General Studies
Lovejoy Technology Academy