Ashley Adams
North Wilkesboro,NC
Summary
An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
ResCare
North Wilkesboro, NC
08.2015 - Current
- Worked closely with case managers to coordinate services and ensure quality outcomes for each client served.
- Assisted with medication administration following guidelines set by the physician or nurse practitioner.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Ensured safety of all individuals in the facility at all times.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Acute Care Technician
Synergy Recovery
North Wilkesboro, NC
03.2013 - 08.2015
- Observed patient behaviors for changes that could indicate physical or mental distress requiring additional evaluation.
- Educated patients on procedures and treatments, answering questions regarding post-operative care and medication side effects.
- Cleaned medical equipment or facilities.
- Observed and reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse.
- Conducted patient interviews in order to obtain medical histories prior to examinations or treatments.
- Developed procedures for data management.
- Managed daily operations of the unit such as organizing paperwork, maintaining supply inventories, assigning tasks to staff members.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
- Assisted with basic wound care such as changing dressings or cleaning wounds.
- Obtained, labeled and transported variety of samples and blood specimens.
- Ordered supplies from vendors based on departmental needs.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
YMCA Volunteer
YMCA Daycare
North Wilkesboro, NC
04.2011 - 09.2012
- Completed and maintained time and attendance forms and inventory lists.
- Assisted in developing engaging activities for children during open gym hours.
- Assisted with transporting and escorting program participants to, from and within program activity locations and on external trips.
- Organized and distributed materials for youth programs.
- Created and promoted arts and entertainment, bringing passion and experience to elevate arts in local community.
- Evaluated recreation areas, facilities and services for results.
- Managed daily operations of recreational facilities.
- Created a welcoming environment by introducing guests to members and staff.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Wilkes High
Hays, NC05-2012
Skills
- First aid and CPR
- Community integration
- Activity planning
- Patient care
- Physical assistance
- Meal preparation
- Inventory control
- Environmental awareness
- Assembly line
- General housekeeping
- First aid training
- Workplace cleanliness
- Safety compliance
- Production
- Shipping
- Manufacturing
- Assembly line work
- Materials handling
- Packaging operations
Timeline
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
ResCare
08.2015 - Current
Acute Care Technician
Synergy Recovery
03.2013 - 08.2015
YMCA Volunteer
YMCA Daycare
04.2011 - 09.2012
High School Diploma -
North Wilkes High