ASHLEY DERBY
Washington,DC
Summary
Seasoned Certified Nursing Assistant with a strong background in patient care and crisis intervention, honed at Magnificus and other reputable health facilities. Expert in maintaining patient dignity through proficient direct care and adept at fostering patient relationships. Demonstrates a 100% commitment to patient safety and confidentiality, blending exceptional organizational skills with compassionate caregiving. Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education. Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Magnificus
Washington, DC
12.2023 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Serenity Rehab And Health
1380 Southern Ave S.e Washington D.C
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Behavioral Health Technician
VMT Home Health Agency
Washington, DC
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Presented case history material to other staff members for review and discussion
- Documented psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files
- Was in charge of a caseload of [Number] patients who had substance abuse issues as well as co-occurring Axis I and II disorders
- Observed and tracked client behavior and treatment responses
- Assisted and counseled [Number] patients every day
- Was able to identify people who were under the influence of drugs or alcohol, as well as the typical behaviors associated with each
- Kept track of client census using the Daily Movement Report, which I used to track admissions, discharges, doctor appointments, and site visits
- Kept track of each patient on a daily basis
- Kept track of client information on special flow sheets, noting suicidal warnings, sleep patterns, and restraints
- Was responsible for preparing and submitting daily [Type] reports to management
Certified Nurse Assistant
Unique Rehabilitation & Health Center
Washington, DC
04.2018 - 06.2019
- Keep track of the patient's condition and make note of any significant changes, which should be reported to the doctor and the family
- Checking vital signs (documenting changes and alterations)
- Evaluate the needs of the patients
- Cancer patients are admitted to the program
- Effectively assist residents in carrying out daily activities
- Communicated with nursing staff and collaborated with them to help patients with activities of daily living
- Transport specimens, laboratory items, or pharmacy items to authorized personnel, ensuring proper documentation and delivery
- Keep the nursing home facility's quality, safety, and organization up to date
- Took care of all of the residents' daily needs
- Record vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, oxygen, and respiration rate as directed by medical personnel
- Contact medical directors for medical needs and treatment
- Ensure that a clean and sanitized environment is maintained for patients by following infection control procedures
- Provide general nursing care, medication administration, and patient treatment in accordance with nursing standards
- Interaction with patients on a daily basis
- Concerns, observations, opportunities, and successes are discussed with coworkers and management
- Effectively communicate with the residents, their families, and their medical providers on a daily basis
- Provide physical assistance to patients with daily activities such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, and exercising
- Assisted with daily tasks such as cleaning, feeding, and changing while maintaining the dignity and privacy of the client at all times
- Keep track of how the residents behave
- Replenish the personal hygiene and medical supplies in patients' rooms
- Ensure that all medications, conditions, responses, and observations are properly documented when providing patient care services
Certified Nursing Aide
Deanwood Recreation Center
Washington, DC
05.2017 - 04.2018
- Kept track of the patient's intake and dietary needs, as well as assisting with feeding
- Increased patient satisfaction by assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and exercising
- Cared for patients on unit, checking on their needs on a regular basis and maintaining high standards of patient care
- Built relationships with patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams in order to meet the goals of individual care plans
- Assisted with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, feeding, and ambulation
- Observed, documented, and communicated patient information to update the interdisciplinary care team and permanent medical records
- Gathered samples in order to complete tests for the patient, looking for any changes that could indicate potentially dangerous conditions
- Checked patients' vital signs and recorded everything I learned, noting any significant changes to report to charge nurse
- Established and maintained long-term, quality relationships with patients' relatives to effectively communicate important aspects of health care
- Carefully transported patients using mobility devices and equipment
- Examined and treated any lacerations, contusions, or other physical symptoms that needed to be addressed
- Supported diagnostic procedures by obtaining specimens, collecting vitals, and ensuring patient comfort in collaboration with physicians and nursing team members
Home Health Aide
HMI
1707 L St N.w Washington D.C
05.2012 - 09.2016
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Education
Nursing Assistance - Certified Nurse Assistant -
VMT Home Health Agency
Washington, DC01.2015
High School Diploma -
Spingarn stay high school
01.2011
Home Health Aide - Home Health Aide
University of District of Columbia
4200 Connecticut Ave N.w Washington D.C12.2010
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Relationship development
- Knowledge of juvenile justice system
- Organization
- Adept at conflict resolution
- Seclusion procedures professional
- Strong public speaker
- Problem resolution
- Skill-building exercises
- Culturally sensitive
- Menu planning
- Team building
- Client transportation
- Conducting intakes
- Compassionate
- Transporting patients
- Data entry
- Case management
- Feeding assistance expert
- Patient privacy and confidentiality
- Recording vital signs
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Adaptable
- Supporting personal needs
- Patient Assessments
- Compassionate caregiver
- Responding to emergencies
- Direct patient care
- Inpatient care
- Tube feedings and medications familiarity
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Documenting behaviors
- Indirect Patient Care
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
- Specimen collection and analysis
- Trustworthy companion
- Measuring bodily fluids
- Medical office administration
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Collecting vital signs
- Basic Life Support
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Safety Precautions
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Feeding Assistance
- Positioning Patients
- Urinary Catheter Care
- Geriatric Care
- Colostomy Care
- Patient Management
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Light Housekeeping
- Activity Coordination
- Medical Records Management
Certification
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Medical office administration
- ServSafe
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
- First Aid/CPR
- BCLS
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Magnificus
12.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Serenity Rehab And Health
09.2022 - 11.2023
Behavioral Health Technician
VMT Home Health Agency
03.2020 - 09.2020
Certified Nurse Assistant
Unique Rehabilitation & Health Center
04.2018 - 06.2019
Certified Nursing Aide
Deanwood Recreation Center
05.2017 - 04.2018
Home Health Aide
HMI
05.2012 - 09.2016
Nursing Assistance - Certified Nurse Assistant -
VMT Home Health Agency
High School Diploma -
Spingarn stay high school
Home Health Aide - Home Health Aide
University of District of Columbia