ASHELY PAUL
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
CNA (Progressive Care)
Atrium Health Pineville
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Supported needs of 20+ residents under long-term care
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas
CNA
Novant Presbyterian Medical Center
08.2019 - 03.2021
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Supported needs of 18+ residents under long-term care
Certified Nursing Assistant
Westminster Health & Rehab Center
10.2016 - 06.2019
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse
- Responded appropriately to physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Supported needs of 20+ residents under long-term care
Overnight Stocker
Walmart Inc.
08.2015 - 02.2017
- Cleaned grocery shelves, storage area and work areas and kept floors free of spills, water and hazardous debris
- Assisted team in meeting sales, stock loss, labor objectives and margin goals to increase profitability
- Stocked and replenished merchandise according to store merchandising layouts
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with 90% accuracy
- Priced merchandise, stocked shelves and took inventory of supplies
- Identified potential shoplifters and alerted management
- Refilled and rotated items on shelves to maintain well-stocked inventory
- Scanned shelves and product cases for expired stock and discarded outdated or spoiled items
- Collected empty carts and returned to the store
- Stocked 'point of purchase' areas with recipe cards, product coupons and promotional material.
Sales Associate/ Cashier
Walmart Inc.
08.2012 - 10.2013
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor
- Directed individuals to merchandise locations
- Suggested accessories and complementary purchases
- Accepted and processed returns
- Monitored entrances, exits and fitting rooms for signs of theft
- Kept work areas clean and neat at all times
- Prioritized and accomplished wide range of tasks each shift
- Worked collaboratively in team environment
- Received and processed customer payments
- Put out new stock and rotated existing products
- Worked extra shifts during busy periods to maintain service
- Completed shift logs.
- Performed end-of-shift cashout operations according to store policies, maintaining accurate counts and receipt records
- Operated POS terminals and cash drawer balancing
- Processed credit card and debit payments via [Type] systems, providing accurate charges and credits
Education
Certified Nurse Aid -
Umanah Healthcare Institute
Charlotte, NC08.2016
Skills
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Trustworthy companion
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Companionship and emotional support
- Patient-focused care
- Compassionate caregiver
- Feeding assistance expert
- Efficient and reliable team player
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Heart Saver/AED Certification
- Certified Nurses Aide
- BLS certification
Timeline
CNA (Progressive Care)
Atrium Health Pineville
08.2021 - 09.2023
CNA
Novant Presbyterian Medical Center
08.2019 - 03.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Westminster Health & Rehab Center
10.2016 - 06.2019
Overnight Stocker
Walmart Inc.
08.2015 - 02.2017
Sales Associate/ Cashier
Walmart Inc.
08.2012 - 10.2013
Certified Nurse Aid -
Umanah Healthcare Institute