Ezekiel Bio Smith
Bloomington,MN
Summary
Highly patient and compassionate individual with extensive healthcare experience, consistently demonstrating a strong eagerness to help others. A team player, always ready to utilize skills to support colleagues and eager to learn for the benefit of the team. Professional qualifications include being a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and a Trained Medication Aide (TMA), holding Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR certifications. Proficient in EPIC, Wellsky, and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel). Previous roles include Certified Nursing Assistant at three different facilities, including a hospital. Also experienced as a Direct Support Professional and currently employed as a Mental Health Worker and Program Manager at Andrew Residence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Worker/ Program Manager
Andrew Residence
09.2024 - Current
- Provides direct support and care to individuals experiencing mental health conditions.
- Assists with daily living activities and manages symptoms.
- Develops coping strategies and facilitates the recovery process.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to implement treatment plans.
- Administers and compounds medication.
- Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment.
PCA Personal Care Assistant
Interim HealthCare
11.2019 - 08.2024
- Work with mentally disabled people in their homes.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
- Administered medications as prescribed, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Essentia Health
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Provides direct patient care, assists with daily living activities, and administers medication.
- Monitors vital signs, supports patient mobility, and maintains a clean environment.
- Communicates with patients and families, and responds to emergencies.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Hilltop Healthcare
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Provides direct patient care, assists with daily living activities, and administers medication.
- Monitors vital signs, supports patient mobility, and maintains a clean environment.
- Communicates with patients and families, and responds to emergencies.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Minnesota Masonic Homes
08.2016 - 08.2020
- Provides direct patient care, assists with daily living activities, and administers medication.
- Monitors vital signs, supports patient mobility, and maintains a clean environment.
- Communicates with patients and families, and responds to emergencies.
Dietary Aide/Cook
Minnesota Masonic Home
08.2015 - 08.2020
- Kept all kitchen areas clean, tidy and free of hazards.
- Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
- Coordinated with other dietary aides and kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of meals, contributing to a smooth-running operation.
Education
Bachelors - Psychology
University of Minnesota
Duluth, MN01.2025
High school diploma -
Bloomington Thomas Jefferson High School
Bloomington, MN06.2018
Skills
- Medication Administration and Compounding Medications
- Epic and EMR Systems
- HIPAA and Infection Control Training
- Computer Skills (including Microsoft Word)
- Home Care and Senior Care
- Medical Office Experience and Hospital Experience
- Addiction Counseling and Behavioral Health
- Patient Care (including Vital Signs and Medical Terminology)
- Medical Records and Insurance Verification
- Caregiving (including Alzheimer's Care and Dementia Care)
- Laboratory Experience
- Customer Service
Certification
- BLS Certification
- CPR Certification
- Trained Medical Assistant
- November2024 to November2026
- A healthcare professional who has completed an accredited medical assistant program and earned certification. They perform administrative and clinical tasks in a variety of healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and doctors' offices.
- CNA
- April2023 to April2025
- Provides patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials; transporting patients; answering patients' call lights and requests; and reporting observations of the patient to nursing supervisor. Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
Languages
Twi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Mental Health Worker/ Program Manager
Andrew Residence
09.2024 - Current
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Essentia Health
08.2023 - 04.2024
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Hilltop Healthcare
05.2022 - 08.2023
PCA Personal Care Assistant
Interim HealthCare
11.2019 - 08.2024
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Minnesota Masonic Homes
08.2016 - 08.2020
Dietary Aide/Cook
Minnesota Masonic Home
08.2015 - 08.2020
Bachelors - Psychology
University of Minnesota
High school diploma -
Bloomington Thomas Jefferson High School
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