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Ashley Carriaga

Los Lunas,NM

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Belen Meadows, excelling in patient care and wound management. Proven ability to monitor vital signs and maintain meticulous patient documentation. Recognized for exceptional teamwork and providing emotional support, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for diverse patient populations.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Belen Meadows
Belen, NM
09.2024 - Current
  • Assisted with patient hygiene and comfort measures.
  • Responded to patient call lights in a timely manner.
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized patient care plans.
  • Assisted [number] patients daily with personal care and activities of daily living.
  • Assisted in the rehabilitation process.
  • Assisted with wound care, including changing dressings.
  • Assisted with specimen collection and lab work.
  • Assisted with transfer of patients to and from bed, chair, wheelchair and other devices.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized environment for patients.
  • Assisted with basic personal hygiene care, including bathing, grooming, and oral care.
  • Observed changes in patient condition and reported to the nurse.
  • Assisted with range of motion exercises.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
  • Communicated with patients and families to ensure their needs and concerns were being met.
  • Maintained patient records and documentation.
  • Assisted with wound care, including dressing changes and wound vacs.
  • Assisted with end-of-life care, including providing emotional support and comfort measures.
  • Adhered to HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality.
  • Monitored patient intake and output.
  • Monitored and documented patient responses to treatments and medications.
  • Assisted with post-operative care, including wound care and patient education.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to the nursing staff.
  • Educated patients and families on health care topics.
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills by effectively interacting with patients, families, and medical staff.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
  • Participated in quality improvement projects to enhance patient outcomes and streamline processes.
  • Assisted with mobility, transfers, and ambulation.
  • Assisted with patient transfers and ambulation.
  • Received recognition for exceptional teamwork and dedication to patient care.
  • Provided restorative nursing care to patients.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, such as dressing, grooming, and toileting.
  • Assisted with patient admissions and discharges, including providing patient education.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for each patient.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families and acted as a patient advocate.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in administering medications and treatments according to physician orders and nursing protocols.
  • Assisted patients in the active and passive range of motion prescribed by the physician and documented the results.
  • Provided direct patient care to a diverse population of patients in a long-term care facility.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Utilized proper infection control procedures.
  • Participated in continuing education and professional development.
  • Assisted with feeding and hydration.
  • Provided assistance with meal preparation and feeding.
  • Observed and reported changes in patient’s condition to the medical staff.
  • Monitored vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure. and CBG
  • Assisted with personal care and hygiene needs.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics to ensure patient safety.

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Certified Nursing Assistant

Kindred Med surg
Albuquerque, NM
06.2022 - 07.2024
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
  • Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.

Education

High School Diploma -

Public Academy For Performing Arts
Albuquerque, NM
05-2011

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Wound care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Infection control
  • Patient documentation
  • Personal hygiene assistance

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Belen Meadows
09.2024 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Kindred Med surg
06.2022 - 07.2024

High School Diploma -

Public Academy For Performing Arts
Ashley Carriaga