Ashley Cunningham
Woodstock,AL
Summary
Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care. Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Medical West
Bessemer, AL
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
Patient Care Assistant
DCH Regional Medical Center
Tuscaloosa, AL
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Promoted patient comfort by quickly responding to calls and handling diverse needs.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Communicated changes in patient conditions and other unit concerns to multidisciplinary team.
- Obtained vital signs and collected biological samples to assist with diagnostic testing and ongoing assessments.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Delivered personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
- Supported unit efficiency by maintaining current and accurate clerical paperwork.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ahava Healthcare of Alabaster
Alabaster, AL
Aug - 03.2021
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Shelton State Community College
Tuscaloosa, ALBibb County High School
Centreville, ALHigh School Diploma -
Bibb County High School
Centreville, AL05.2019
Skills
- Reliable transportation
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Charting expertise
- Emergency response
- ADL support
- Clinical training
- Acute and rehabilitative care
Certification
CPR/ AED
Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Medical West
05.2023 - 09.2023
Patient Care Assistant
DCH Regional Medical Center
03.2021 - 07.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ahava Healthcare of Alabaster
Aug - 03.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Shelton State Community College
Bibb County High School
High School Diploma -
Bibb County High School