Lakita Smith
Park Forest
Summary
Dedicated professional with over 18 years of experience in patient care,
I am committed to delivering compassionate care and supporting patient needs. I have the ability to collaborate effectively with medical staff and adapt to dynamic healthcare environments. I am a reliable team player focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes through empathetic care and attention to detail.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Ryze of Homewood
Homewood, IL
06.2024 - Current
- Provided compassionate patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures, maintaining accurate documentation of patient conditions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for residents.
- Trained and mentored new CNAs, enhancing team efficiency and knowledge sharing.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly for timely interventions.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
PCT (Patient Care Technician)
RML Specialty Hospital
12.2022 - 06.2024
- Assisted patients with basic needs like eating, drinking, dressing, and bathing
- Ensured patient safety and removed hazards
- Transported and used medical equipment
- Followed all medical standards and procedures
- Followed HIPAA rules and regulations
- Updated patient records and reported changes to doctors and nurses
- Provided physical and emotional support
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Maxim Healthcare
Chicago, IL
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted patients with basic needs like eating, drinking, dressing, and bathing
- Ensured patient safety and removed hazards
- Transported and used medical equipment
- Followed all medical standards and procedures
- Followed HIPAA rules and regulations
- Updated patient records and reported changes to doctors and nurses
- Provided physical and emotional support
PCT (Patient Care Technician)
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
Chicago, IL
12.2020 - 01.2022
- Assisted patients with basic needs like eating, drinking, dressing, and bathing
- Ensured patient safety and removed hazards
- Transported and used medical equipment
- Followed all medical standards and procedures
- Followed HIPAA rules and regulations
- Updated patient records and reported changes to doctors and nurses
- Provided physical and emotional support
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
St. James Manor and Villas
Crete, IL
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Provided basic patient care by changing bed linens, bathing and dressing patients, and serving meals
- Assisted patients in moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, and automobiles
- Answered patients' call lights and determined how to assist them
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Private Duty Case
Homewood, IL
01.2016 - 04.2020
- Helped patients with personal hygiene, minor medical needs, housekeeping, and other daily needs as required by the patient
Dispatcher
Robbins Police Department
Robbins, IL
08.2016 - 04.2017
- Dispatched emergency services for police, fire, ambulance, and non-emergency calls
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Family Home & Hospice
Addison, IL
01.2011 - 06.2015
- Helped terminally ill patients and their families enjoy quality of life
- Assisted with practical needs, including medications, medical equipment, light housekeeping, and feeding
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Department of Human services
Chicago Heights, IL
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene, minor medical needs, housekeeping, and other daily needs as required by the patient
Education
Upper secondary education -
Upper secondary education - undefined
High school diploma or GED - undefined
Bachelor of Applied Science -
Governors State University
Park Forest, IL01-2028
Science (Associate in Science (AS)) - undefined
South Suburban College
South Holland, ILSkills
- Patient observation
- Mental health facility experience
- home healthcare
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bathing assistance
- Patient care
- Dementia care
- Hospice
- skilled
- rehab
- Cooking
- Care plans
- HIPAA
- Meal preparation
- Clean workspace maintenance
- Record keeping
- Patient safety and support
- Assisting with ADLs
- Conflict management
- Laundry
- Basic life support
- Patient transfers
- Infection control practices
- Vital sign recording
- Monitoring intakes
- Time management
- Point of click care
- Metric
- EPIC
Certification
- CPR Certification
- Driver's License
- CNA
- BLS Certification
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
Languages
English
Timeline
CNA
Ryze of Homewood
06.2024 - Current
PCT (Patient Care Technician)
RML Specialty Hospital
12.2022 - 06.2024
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Maxim Healthcare
05.2021 - 05.2022
PCT (Patient Care Technician)
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
12.2020 - 01.2022
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
St. James Manor and Villas
09.2020 - 09.2021
Dispatcher
Robbins Police Department
08.2016 - 04.2017
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Private Duty Case
01.2016 - 04.2020
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Family Home & Hospice
01.2011 - 06.2015
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Department of Human services
01.2010 - 12.2010
Upper secondary education - undefined
High school diploma or GED - undefined
Science (Associate in Science (AS)) - undefined
South Suburban College
Upper secondary education -
Bachelor of Applied Science -
Governors State University