Jessie Smoots

2008 Hanover Avenue

Richmond, VA 23220
Cell Phone: (804)-517-0712
Email: jessiesmoots@gmail.com

Objective:
To obtain a full-time job in the medical field to further my experience and education as a hopeful
future healthcare provider.
Education:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Bachelors of Science in Human Nutrition, Foods & Exercise (Graduation: May 2017)
Overall GPA: 3.79
Distinction: Magna Cum Laude

Work Experience:
RVA Pediatrics
Medical Assistant 06/2017-present
Collect vitals of patients to be sent to their health provider
Perform diagnostic tests and administer appropriate medication
Clean exam rooms and ensure proper sanitation
Heritage Hall Health & Rehabilitation Center 09/2016-03/2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Provided basic care to patients and assisted with activities of daily living
Assisted in the transferring patients
Maintained a clean and sanitary environment while practicing infection control
Provided help with bathing, eating, dressing, and other tasks
Lewis-Gale Hospital - Montgomery 10/2014-05/2017
Emergency Room & Front Desk Volunteer
Assisted in the transferring of patients to wheelchair for discharge
Cleaned rooms and restocked supplies
Answered phones and worked the computers at the front desk
Delivered specimen to the lab for testing
Volunteered approximately 150 hours total
Mike & Maureen Maynes 06/2011-08/2016
Summer Nanny
Provided care and ensured the well being of three young children
Prepared meals and provided transportation
Walton Park Pool 05/2015-08/2015
Assistant Swim Coach
Provided direction to school-aged (Pre-K-12) children during daily swim practices for a summer
league swim team
Assisted in the planning and logistics of swim meets
Provided private lessons to swimmers
Tazza Kitchen 01/2014-07/2014
Hostess
Greeted guests at the door and assigned seating for their dining experience
Cleaned and prepared tables for next guests
Answered phone calls and took reservations
Walton Park Pool 05/2008-08/2011
Lifeguard/Gate-guard
Checked guests in as they entered the pool
Supervised and assured safety over the guests at the pool
Enforced the pool rules to ensure safety
Cleaned bathrooms and pool deck

Shadowing Experience:
St. Marys Hospital VA Breast Center
Dr. Pellicane
Observed surgeries of breast cancer patients
Observed the dictation process after procedures
Observed meetings in the office setting with patients to discuss care plans
St. Marys Hospital Pediatric Gastroenterology Associates
Jessica Wester, NP & Mollie Anderson, NP
Observed appointments with patients discussing diagnoses and care plans
Observed diagnostic testing and reviewed results
VCU Medical Center Orthopedic Surgery
Laura Evans, PA
Observed follow up appointments after orthopedic surgery
Observed the process of diagnoses and prescriptions
Observed how different roles in the health profession interact
Childrens Hospital of Richmond Hematology and Oncology
Jennifer Newlin, PA
Observed appointments with new and old patients
Observed chemotherapeutic and radiation treatment
Observed phlebotomy testing

Total Shadowing Hours: 40 hours

Activities:
Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Health Professions Honor Society 01/2015-Present
Member
Attended meetings featuring presentations given by different health care professionals about
their profession
Participated in service projects around the community
Delta Delta Delta Sorority Beta Nu Chapter 01/2015-Present
Member
Maintained the standards and Member Code of Conduct of the National Fraternity
Helped organize philanthropic events benefitting St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital
Participated in many other philanthropic events benefitting various other causes

Certifications:
Board Certified Nursing Assistant (October 2016 - present)