Ashlee Castellanos-Hansen
Quincy,WA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated CNA with extensive experience at Cambridge Assisted Living Facility, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient care. Recognized for enhancing patient comfort through effective communication and emotional support, while implementing infection control practices. Committed to delivering high-quality care and fostering a positive environment for residents.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Cambridge Assisted Living Facility
01.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in resident rooms and common areas.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records system.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- 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.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Education
Quincy High School
Quincy, WA06.2012
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
- Dressing assistance
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
- Emergency response
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Health monitoring
- Infection control practices
- Toileting assistance
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Medication assistance
- Lifting and transferring
- Reliable team player
- Recording vital signs
- Safety precautions
- Collecting vital signs
- Bedside manner
- Patient lifting
- Compassionate
- Patient-focused care
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Supporting personal needs
- Companionship and emotional support
- Light housekeeping
- Patient assessments
- Preparing meals
- Feeding assistance expert
- EMR / EHR
Accomplishments
Attended extra classes for better caring for residents, willing to learn new strategies and trained as a med tech got my certificates for med training. Loved and respected by residents and made employee of the month chosen by residents
Certification
CNA Certification
HCA Certification
Timeline
CNA
Cambridge Assisted Living Facility
01.2024 - Current
Quincy High School
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