Ashley Castro Torres
Salem,OR
Summary
Seeking a full-time position to hone my skills and self-assurance in administering patient-centered care as a certified nursing assistant. Eager to put excellent communication and teamwork skills to use to provide and complete tasks safely and effectively. Most importantly, to provide nurturing comfort and compassion to vulnerable populations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infant/Child Caregiver
Maria's Daycare
Turner, OR
12.2022 - 10.2024
- Aided 10+ infants and toddlers per shift with routine tasks, including dressing, bathing, feeding, etc.
- Received training through Portland State University to gain knowledge in infant, toddler, and school-aged safety, and state requirements.
- Daily patient charting using Microsoft and Microsoft Word.
- Maintained a clean and orderly environment following the states health and safety standards
Cashier
JFK BIRDZ
Salem, OR
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Greet customers and respond quickly to meet their needs
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs
- Established relationships with customers to encourage repeat business
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations
In-Home Caregiver
Family Resource Home Care
Salem, OR
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Complete daily ADLs, including tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, and cleaning.
- Traveled to patient's homes to complete services
- Monitored vital signs PRN, pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure
- Monitored progress and documented any changes to keep the RN updated.
- Interact kindly with patients and families displaying a positive, outgoing attitude
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
Portland, OR
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling
- Worked with team members to achieve daily goals and complete tasks efficiently
- Inventory control, such as counting and stocking merchandise
Caregiver
Battle Creek Memory Care
Salem, OR
03.2024 - 12.2024
- ADL assistance promotes independence and quality of life
- Assist with dressing, hygiene, and meal preparation
- Maintaining a clean and safe environment to reduce the risk of falls
- Turning and positioning residents to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels
- Developed an understanding of Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, etc
- End-of-life care.understand end-of-life to ease their worries
- Provided care for 20+ patients including bathing, exercise, feeding, and dressing
Education
High School Diploma -
North Salem High School
Salem, OR06-2023
Nursing Pre Reqs
Chemeketa Community College
Salem, ORSkills
- Critical Thinker
- Patient Care and Safety
- Vital Signs and Patient Monitoring
- Interpersonal Care
- Task Initiative
- Privacy/HIPAA Regulations
- Patient Advocacy
- Reliability
- Hospitality
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), State Board Of Nursing
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, American Heart Association
- Oregon Center for Career Development in Childhood Care and Education
- ICCHS ( Child Care and Safety), SS (Safe Sleep), RRCAN ( Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect), PBTT ( Prevention is Better Than Treatment)
- HSI Pediatric First Aid | CPR AED Child/Infant/Adult
Languages
Bilingual - Fluent in Spanish and English
Timeline
Caregiver
Battle Creek Memory Care
03.2024 - 12.2024
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
02.2024 - 03.2024
Cashier
JFK BIRDZ
04.2023 - 12.2023
In-Home Caregiver
Family Resource Home Care
04.2023 - 11.2023
Infant/Child Caregiver
Maria's Daycare
12.2022 - 10.2024
High School Diploma -
North Salem High School
Nursing Pre Reqs
Chemeketa Community College