Ashley Barker
Frankfort,OH
Summary
Detail-oriented LPN with a strong work ethic and effective communication skills, demonstrating a proactive approach to patient care. Proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments and integrate with dynamic teams. Committed to supporting organizational goals through high-quality nursing practices and compassionate patient interactions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCA
Adena Health Sysyem
Greenfield, OH
10.2021 - Current
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Educated patients on basic health-related topics such as nutrition, hygiene habits.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
STNA
Westmoreland Place
Chillicothe, OH
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to requests for assistance from patients or family members.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues in transferring from bed to wheelchair or other assistive device.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Ensured that all necessary equipment was available for use during patient care activities.
Education
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Southern State Community College
Hillsboro, OH12-2024
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Pickaway Ross Adult Education Center
Chillicothe, OH02-2021
High School Diploma -
Miami Trace High School
Washington Court House, OH05-2008
Skills
- Samples collection
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Patient relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Medication dispensing
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Patient management
- EKG administration
- Clinical documentation
- Immunization administration
- Compassionate care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA protocols
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient care
- Vital signs
- Catheter care
- Infection control
- EMR / EHR
- End-of-life care
- Epic & PCC EMR software
- Direct patient care
- Caregiving skills
- Medication administration
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- STNA
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PCA
Adena Health Sysyem
10.2021 - Current
STNA
Westmoreland Place
04.2021 - 10.2021
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Southern State Community College
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Pickaway Ross Adult Education Center
High School Diploma -
Miami Trace High School