Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Ashawntay Thomas

Parkville,MD

Summary

Compassionate healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and safety. Skilled in monitoring patient conditions, ensuring comfort, and responding to emergencies promptly. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability, consistently maintaining high standards. Known for reliability and effective communication in fast-paced environments.

Overview

1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Weekend Support Staff

Key Point Health Services
06.2026 - Current

• Assisted with program services is responsible for the comprehensive services offered through on-site and off-site programs. This includes case management, psycho education, crisis intervention, advocacy, and community liaison. • Completed documentation accurately and on time, including shift logs, incident reports, and service notes, ensuring effective communication and continuity of care. • Monitored patient medication adherence and education to support self-dosing. • Teaching community skills including ADLs as needed in both individual and group settings.

• Maintaining their level of skill by completing the required 20 hours per year of training. In addition, each employee is expected to abide by all safety rules and regulations of the department and facility.

• Assist the Rehabilitation Counselors and other staff as
needed.

Care Coordinator

Empowering Minds Resource Center
09.2025 - Current
  • Coordinated client intake, assessments, and referrals to support timely access to behavioral health services.
  • Collaborated with clinicians, families, and community providers to align treatment goals and follow-up care.
  • Monitored service plans and updated care records for accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
  • Scheduled appointments, managed case documentation, and tracked service continuity across care teams.
  • Maintain detailed records of interactions and update electronic health records
  • Conduct thorough evaluations to identify client needs, barriers, strengths, and goals.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment or care plans to guide recovery or stability.
  • Serve as the central point of contact, connecting clients with medical professionals, social services, and community resources.
  • Intervene in crises, provide emotional support, and advocate for the client's rights and best interests.
  • Regularly review progress, update care plans, and ensure services are effective and safe.

Patient Safety Companion

University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center
01.2024 - 01.2026
  • Provides constant observation and support to patients who require close monitoring due to medical or behavioral reasons.
  • Supported safety care initiatives for designated patients, ensuring a secure environment
  • Reported safety concerns to appropriate personnel for immediate attention.
  • Maintained continuous observation by accompanying the patient to other areas of the facility for testing or treatment.
  • Remains alert for, and reports, changes related to patient's safety
  • Recorded and reported observations promptly to maintain accurate patient safety records
  • Collaborated with care team to maintain secure, healing patient environment.
  • Served as a reliable resource for families seeking information or guidance regarding their loved one''s care journey.
  • Utilized strong problem-solving abilities to address unexpected challenges that arose during shifts and collaborated with colleagues for resolution.

CNA/Activities Assistant

Autumn Lake @ Overlea
09.2022 - 09.2025
  • Work one-on-one with clients to help them achieve recovery goals, build skills, and increase independence
  • Lead or assist with group sessions to promote engagement and skill development
  • Communicate and collaborate with therapists, social workers, case managers, and other professionals to ensure consistent and effective care.
  • Maintained accurate, timely records of client interactions and progress to support ongoing care.
  • Facilitated connections between clients and community resources, fostering positive relationships.
  • Maintain a manageable caseload to ensure outcomes and practice requirements are met while taking into consideration the level of care of clients served.
  • Assist with transporting clients to and from appointments
  • Provided for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients, and ambulating, turning, positioning patients, and toileting.
  • Maintains patient stability by checking vital signs and weights
  • 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
  • Assisted with admission, transfer, and discharge processes to ensure seamless patient transitions.
  • Assist in planning and organizing recreational and social activities for individuals in various settings
  • Implementing activities that accommodate those with special needs.
  • Planning and facilitating daily, weekly, and monthly events to encourage socialization, relaxation, and recreation
  • Care plans, MDS and resident assessments

Activities Assistant

Edenwald Assisted Living
07.2020 - 02.2022
  • Planning and facilitating daily, weekly, and monthly events to encourage socialization, relaxation, and recreation.
  • Implementing activities that accommodate those with special needs.
  • Reporting medical concerns or observations.
  • Assist the Activity Director in leading individual and group activities as assigned.
  • Assist in completing Activity assessments and the appropriate documentation of the Activity program to meet state and federal guidelines
  • Set-up for activities including the purchase and organization of required supplies for each Activity
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served within the unit.
  • Prep and independently lead discussion, crafts, social groups and active group games
  • Maintains Patient Confidentiality
  • Assists with Facetime, Zoom and Google Duo calls between Residents and Family members

Anesthesia Technician

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
03.2020 - 11.2021
  • Assist the anesthesia care provider with acquiring, preparing and use of equipment, and supplies during the administration of anesthesia.
  • Assist with special procedures and provide support in anesthesia for routine and complex surgical cases
  • Provides anesthesia technician services to patients under the direct supervision of a licensed anesthesia care provider designated by the client facility, in accordance with state regulations.
  • Cleans, sterilizes, disinfects, orders/stocks and maintains routine anesthesia equipment and supplies
  • Prepare and maintain patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems pre, intra and post anesthesia and with consideration and knowledge of age-specific issues related to meeting the needs of the various patient groups
  • Perform basic trouble shooting for monitors and equipment and reports defective equipment and equipment malfunctions appropriately/immediately
  • Maintain established departmental policies, procedures, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection control standards

Education

High School Diploma -

Christian Academy Of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
10-2012

Certificate - Medication Technician

Concierge Healthcare
Baltimore, MD
10-2020

Certificate - Phlebotomy/Patient Care Technician

Brown's Career Institution
Pikesville, MD
03-2016

Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant

It Works Learning Center
Baltimore, MD
03-2013

Skills

  • Leadership

Certification

  • Patient Care Technician
  • Phlebotomy Technician
  • CPR Certification
  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Medication Technician

Awards

Employee of the month June 2024, perseverance award March 2013, achievement award March 2013, determination award March 2013, certificate of appreciation April 2010

Timeline

Weekend Support Staff

Key Point Health Services
06.2026 - Current

Care Coordinator

Empowering Minds Resource Center
09.2025 - Current

Patient Safety Companion

University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center
01.2024 - 01.2026

CNA/Activities Assistant

Autumn Lake @ Overlea
09.2022 - 09.2025

Activities Assistant

Edenwald Assisted Living
07.2020 - 02.2022

Anesthesia Technician

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
03.2020 - 11.2021

Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant

It Works Learning Center

Certificate - Phlebotomy/Patient Care Technician

Brown's Career Institution

Certificate - Medication Technician

Concierge Healthcare

High School Diploma -

Christian Academy Of Philadelphia