Ashley Felix
Florence,AZ
Summary
Efficient and reliable CNA with experience in a hospital setting. Assisted with technical nursing treatments, supported diagnostic procedures and charted resident records. Interested in a full-time role as a nursing assistant in a healthcare facility. Skilled Certified Nursing Assistant with good knowledge and understanding of development factors specific to adult and geriatric residents. Certified Nurses Assistant with advanced knowledge of Alzheimer's and dementia. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Motivated CNA with a highly effective communication style. Efficient worker who demonstrates strong time management and prioritization skills. Authorized to work in the US for any employer. Effective project leader and problem-solver with advanced programming skills and a hardworking mentality. Seeking to apply expertise and extensive experience in software engineering to take on a challenging new role with a growing team. Well-qualified healthcare professional adept at managing specimens, assisting with mobility and responding to emergencies. Excellent relationship-building, prioritization and time management skills. Efficient and reliable CNA with 15 years experience in a hospital and skilled nursing setting. Assisted with technical nursing treatments, supported diagnostic procedures and charted resident records. Interested in a full-time role as a nursing assistant in a top-notch healthcare facility.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dignity Health
Chandler, AZ
01.2024 - Current
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Director of Admissions
Desert Cove Nursing Center
Chandler, AZ
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Mobilized communication with other departments in support of enrollment and organized admissions events, registration, information sessions.
- Used PCC, Allscripts, Strata and Navi to update admission statuses.
- Fostered relationships with community partners and local hospitals while leveraging grassroots marketing initiatives to target census.
- Spearheaded new and proven recruitment practices using array of digital media, web pages and social media to reach and enroll ideal prospective admissions.
- Created marketing materials such as brochures, fliers, newsletters. to promote the school's offerings.
Central Supply Coordinator
Desert Cove Nursing Center
Chandler, AZ
11.2018 - 06.2019
- Directed receiving and storage of incoming supplies.
- Determined appropriate budget levels and tracked expenditures.
- Maintained accurate records and provided traceability of documentation by applying required inventory management accounting and control systems.
- Purchased, coordinated and distributed materials necessary for maintenance functions and used by area personnel.
- Coordinated, tasked, trained and evaluated subordinates in work policies and procedures.
- Tracked data to forecast requirements and determine appropriate reorder points for optimal inventory levels.
- Set and administered supply budgets and tracked all expenses.
- Audited material inventory to identify serviceable, unserviceable and repairable items with unknown serviceability, reconciled items against stock numbers on file and sorted and redistributed to designated yards.
- Stocked crash carts with appropriate medical supplies.
- Conducted daily rounds to collect equipment for processing and distributed equipment throughout facility to maintain required levels.
Behavioral Health Technician
Behavior health ParaProfessionalHorizon Health & Wellness
Casa Grande, AZ
02.2016 - 12.2017
- Meet Me Where I Am is a program that holds the child and his/her family as the center of care.
- It is designed to meet the child and the family exactly where they are, providing the services that will most benefit the child.
- This program focuses on supporting the family and providing rehabilitation services to enrolled children and their families.
- The objective is to keep the family unit together through difficult times and complex needs.
- The family participates with a team of workers, counselors, paraprofessionals, etc., in deciding the services needed and the preferences of service.
- Ultimately, this program ensures that the increase in services will result in keeping the children living at home with their families, or in complex cases, to return to a community-based place to live.
- Each participant is individually assessed, served and supported with a personally tailored plan of care and the services will be provided at home, school, office or wherever the needs of each participant requires.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Select Specialty Hospital
Phoenix, AZ
11.2015 - 01.2017
- My expertise extends to patients who have the following: Mechanical ventilator dependence Chronic Lung Disease (such as COPD and Emphysema) Neuromuscular disorders Acute respiratory ailments Pneumonia Post-surgical complications Spinal cord injuries Stroke Brain injuries Metabolic encephalopathy.
- Provided a comforting and soothing environment.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
- Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients’ clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
- Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Scottsdale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Scottsdale, AZ
06.2014 - 12.2015
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
CNA
Sleepy Eye Care Center
Sleepy Eye, MN
05.2012 - 01.2013
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Provided pre- and post-operative care.
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
- Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
- Supported diagnostic procedures, assisted with technical nursing treatments and entered information in patient records and charts.
- Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence.
Education
South Central College
2012
Some College (No Degree) - Medication Aide
Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College
Skills
- CRNA, State: AZ, Expires: March 2017
- Additional Information
- Quality Assurance
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Feeding assistance
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Compassionate
- Adaptable
- Trustworthy companion
- Patient-focused care
- Companionship and emotional support
- Committed team player
- Data entry
- automobiles, blood pressure, charts, CPR, emotional support, First Aid, Mechanical, office, nursing, oral hygiene, bathing, patient care, programming, progress, rehabilitation services, team player, plan of care, vital signs, wound care, wounds
- Medical Records Management
- Medication Administration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Infection Control
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Emotional and Social Support
- Bedsore Prevention
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Nutrition and Diet
- Vital Signs Collection
- Infection control procedures
- Electronic Charting
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
- CPR and First AIde Training - 2022
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dignity Health
01.2024 - Current
Director of Admissions
Desert Cove Nursing Center
02.2022 - 01.2024
Central Supply Coordinator
Desert Cove Nursing Center
11.2018 - 06.2019
Behavioral Health Technician
Behavior health ParaProfessionalHorizon Health & Wellness
02.2016 - 12.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Select Specialty Hospital
11.2015 - 01.2017
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Scottsdale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
06.2014 - 12.2015
CNA
Sleepy Eye Care Center
05.2012 - 01.2013
South Central College
Some College (No Degree) - Medication Aide
Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College