Ashley Copelin
Hastings,OK
Summary
Proven Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Health Bridge Acute Rehabilitation, showcasing expertise in patient care and medical terminology. Excelled in maintaining patient stability and fostering strong patient relationships, evidenced by quality assurance achievements. Adept at vital signs monitoring and patient lifting, demonstrating a reliable commitment to enhancing patient well-being and team efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Health Bridge Acute Rehabilitation
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Laurels of Kent
02.2023 - 09.2024
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Faith Hospice
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Thornapple Manor
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Grand Rapids Home for Veterans
06.2016 - 11.2020
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lakewood High School
Lake Odessa, MI05.2006
Skills
- Documenting behaviors
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Patient Relations
- Indirect Patient Care
- Patient Lifting
- Observing responses
- Quality Assurance
- Direct Patient Care
- Geriatric Care
- Feeding assistance expert
- Maintaining privacy
- HIPAA Compliance
- Outpatient Care
- Patient Care
- Dressing assistance
- Patient relationship building
- Vital signs monitoring
- Light Housekeeping
- Inpatient Care
- Reliable transportation
- Reliable team player
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Health Bridge Acute Rehabilitation
10.2023 - 09.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Laurels of Kent
02.2023 - 09.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Faith Hospice
01.2022 - 11.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Thornapple Manor
08.2021 - 02.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Grand Rapids Home for Veterans
06.2016 - 11.2020
High School Diploma -
Lakewood High School