Ashley Adams
Mount Wolf,PA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at WellSpan York Hospital, recognized for exceptional patient care through multiple awards. Proficient in telemetry monitoring and effective communication, fostering high levels of patient satisfaction. Collaborates with healthcare teams to enhance care plans, ensuring dignity and respect for all patients. Versatile with a broad range of experience beyond healthcare, adapting to various roles as needed.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helping Hearts Homecare
York County, PA
02.2025 - Current
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment by following infection control protocols.
- Supported nurses in administering medications and treatments as directed.
- Provided emotional support to patients, fostering a compassionate care environment.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
- Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
- Completed daily room cleaning and organizing to provide patients with clean environment.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, and exercising.
- Performed basic nursing skills such as changing wound dressings and administering enemas.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
WellSpan Health
York, US
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Company Overview: Wellspan York Hospital
- Provided patient care in N3A and 5 Main med-surg units, behavioral health and many other departments.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, ambulation and much more.
- Monitored patient conditions, including vitals (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, weight, respiration, and pulse oximetry), and reported changes to the healthcare team accordingly.
- Performed point of care testing, including glucose monitoring, EKGs and much more.
- Conducted post-mortem care and telemetry monitoring.
- Managed intake and output measurements, including strict I&Os.
- Assisted with urinary catheter care, ostomy care, and use of Hoyer lifts.
- Documented ALL patient care thoroughly and accurately.
- Received Rose Award and two Daisy Awards for exceptional patient care.
- Wellspan York Hospital
Behavioral health
Kaleidoscope Family Solutions
Lancaster, US
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Worked as an independent contractor providing behavioral health support to clients on the spectrum and or with autism and learning disabilities.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, managing basic life skills, and appointments.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Christian Home Care
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Supported patients with housekeeping, meal preparation, and personal care.
- Monitored patient conditions and assisted with mobility and hygiene.
- Managed intake and output measurements and documented patient care.
Family Caregiver
Family Care Giver
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Provided care for a family member with dementia, including personal care and transportation to appointments.
- Assisted with housekeeping, meal preparation, and personal hygiene.
Education
Certification in Interior Design -
Four County Career Center
Archbold, OH05.2012
High School Diploma -
Evergreen High School
Metamora, OH01.2012
College credits earned - General Studies
Owens Community College
Northwest, OHCertified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Richard Medical Academy
Northwest, OHSkills
- Patient care and support
- Behavioral health assistance
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Empathy and compassion
- Hoyer lift operation
- Urinary catheter management
- Ostomy care expertise
- Telemetry monitoring
- Patient documentation
- Aspiration precautions
- Dementia management
- Special dietary needs
- Meal preparation
- Home caregiving services
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Vital signs assessment
- Tube feeding administration
- Hospital care experience
- Laundry management
- LMS training proficiency
- Electronic health records management
- Infection control procedures
- Care plan development
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Collaborative teamwork skills
- Emotional support techniques
- Problem solving abilities
- Attention to detail skills
- Customer Service Skills
- Post- Mortem Care
Certification
- CNA, Successfully completed the Certified Nursing Assistant program for Ohio.
- CPR, BLS, and AED, 05/01/23 to 05/31/25
- Work Keys, Successfully completed the Work Keys assessment test.
- ODP Autism Competency Training, 11/01/20
- SPeCTRUM 2.0, OSHA certified.
Awards
- FCCLA, 01/01/10, I was in an organization called FCCLA. This stands for, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. This is a Career and Technical Student Organization. I competed in State and Nationals, in Interior Design, as well as other competitions. My group and I received many awards and really enjoyed the program.
- Rose Award, Received for exceptional patient care at Wellspan York Hospital.
- Daisy Awards, 2, Received for exceptional patient care at Wellspan York Hospital.
Additional Information - References
Available upon request.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helping Hearts Homecare
02.2025 - Current
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
WellSpan Health
04.2023 - 09.2024
Behavioral health
Kaleidoscope Family Solutions
12.2020 - 12.2021
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Christian Home Care
01.2017 - 01.2018
Family Caregiver
Family Care Giver
01.2015 - 01.2017
Certification in Interior Design -
Four County Career Center
High School Diploma -
Evergreen High School
College credits earned - General Studies
Owens Community College
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Richard Medical Academy
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