Ashley Bazer
Council Bluffs
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in providing patient care in various healthcare settings. Skilled in assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining patient records. Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with patients and work effectively within multidisciplinary medical teams. Proven track record of improving patient comfort and safety through dedication and empathetic care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tabor Manor Care Center
Tabor
04.2020 - Current
- Assisted nurses with patient care and daily living activities.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient rooms and common areas.
- Documented patient progress and care activities in electronic records.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Educated patients on personal hygiene and health maintenance practices.
- Responded promptly to patient calls and requests for assistance.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Old Mill Rehabilitation
Omaha
04.2017 - 05.2019
- Assisted nurses with patient care and daily living activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient rooms and common areas.
- Documented patient progress and care activities in electronic records.
- Educated patients on personal hygiene and health maintenance practices.
- Responded promptly to patient calls and requests for assistance.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunrise Senior Living
Omaha
03.2017 - 04.2017
- Assisted nurses with patient care and daily living activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient rooms and common areas.
- Documented patient progress and care activities in electronic records.
- Responded promptly to patient calls and requests for assistance.
- Educated patients on personal hygiene and health maintenance practices.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Silverridge Assisted Living
Gretna
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Assisted nurses with patient care and daily living activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient rooms and common areas.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Educated patients on personal hygiene and health maintenance practices.
- Responded promptly to patient calls and requests for assistance.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gretna High School
Gretna, NE05-2014
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, NESkills
- Patient monitoring
- Electronic documentation
- Vital signs assessment
- Basic patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Care teamwork
- Infection control
- Patient education
- Responding to emergencies
- Food and nutrition assistance
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Emotional resilience
- Trustworthy companion
- Light housekeeping
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Patient-focused care
- Observing responses
- Dressing assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Reliable team player
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Adaptable
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tabor Manor Care Center
04.2020 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Old Mill Rehabilitation
04.2017 - 05.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunrise Senior Living
03.2017 - 04.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Silverridge Assisted Living
08.2014 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Gretna High School
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Metropolitan Community College