TAMMY R. SMITH
Certified Nurse Assistant / Patient Care Technician
Bellwood
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician with experience in both hospital and long-term care environments. Strengths include providing empathetic patient support, conducting vital sign measurements, and assisting with daily living activities. Have consistently received positive feedback from patients and healthcare team members for commitment to high-quality patient-centered care.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
RML Specialty Hospital
Chicago
07.2019 - Current
- Conducted regular safety rounds to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Checked glucose levels and recorded results in patient records to monitor health status.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records to support effective care.
Patient Care Technician
Community First Medical Center
Chicago
02.2016 - 07.2019
- Responded promptly to call lights, addressing requests from patients, families, and staff to ensure timely support.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers, enhancing workflow and continuity of care in healthcare setting.
CNA
Kindred Hospital Chicago Northlake
Northlake
06.2011 - 02.2016
- Assisted with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Monitored vital signs, promptly reporting changes to nursing staff to ensure timely patient care.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient rooms and common areas, contributing to a healthy environment for recovery.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Provided compassionate care to patients in rehabilitation and recovery units, supporting their emotional and physical well-being.
CNA
Brookhaven Nursing Home
Carrollton
08.2010 - 04.2011
- Supported daily living activities to enhance patient comfort and dignity.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety in patient rooms and common areas to promote a healthy environment.
- Facilitated patient ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics to ensure safety and mobility.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Provided hydration and nutrition to residents during meal times.
Home Health Aide
Blessings Home Health Care Services
Lewisville
08.2010 - 04.2011
- Delivered compassionate personal care to clients, enhancing comfort and well-being in their homes.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks and maintained cleanliness of living spaces, promoting dignity and health.
- Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Recorded care provided and communicated notes to supervisor, ensuring continuity of care and compliance with protocols.
CNA
Kindred Hospital Chicago Northlake
Northlake
06.2000 - 01.2009
- Monitored vital signs, promptly reporting changes to nursing staff to ensure timely patient care.
- Answered patient call lights and responded to requests, enhancing patient comfort and satisfaction.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse, facilitating timely medical interventions.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
CNA
Alden Village
Bloomingdale
07.1995 - 06.2000
- Documented patient care activities accurately in medical records systems.
- Facilitated safe patient transfers between bed, wheelchair, and stretcher.
- Performed a variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Enhanced daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, and assisting with ambulation, turning, and positioning patients.
- Delivered physical support for patients during bathing, dressing, and toileting.
- Moved residents safely between various locations in the facility.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Hemodialysis Technician
Triton College
River Grove, IL11-2011
Certificate of Technical Studies - Certified Nurse Assistant
Dawson Skill Center
Chicago, IL05-1995
High School Diploma -
Lake View High School
Chicago, IL06-1994
Skills
- Electronic health records
- Patient safety protocols
- Blood glucose testing
- Patient hygiene management
- Room maintenance
- Documenting behaviors
- and Rehabilitative care
- Effective communication
- practices
- HIPAA compliance
- Monitoring patient conditions
- Infection control standards
- Emergency response
- Information protection
- Team collaboration
- Emotional support
- Corrective action planning
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
RML Specialty Hospital
07.2019 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Community First Medical Center
02.2016 - 07.2019
CNA
Kindred Hospital Chicago Northlake
06.2011 - 02.2016
CNA
Brookhaven Nursing Home
08.2010 - 04.2011
Home Health Aide
Blessings Home Health Care Services
08.2010 - 04.2011
CNA
Kindred Hospital Chicago Northlake
06.2000 - 01.2009
CNA
Alden Village
07.1995 - 06.2000
Certificate of Technical Studies - Hemodialysis Technician
Triton College
Certificate of Technical Studies - Certified Nurse Assistant
Dawson Skill Center
High School Diploma -
Lake View High School