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Ashley Forte

Fayetteville ,NC

Summary

Compassionate Patient Care Assistant with proven expertise at Crss Home Health, enhancing patient comfort and safety through effective communication and meticulous monitoring of vital signs. Skilled in emotional support and documentation, I consistently promote positive patient experiences and collaborate with healthcare teams to achieve optimal outcomes.

Overview

1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Assistant

Crss Home Health
Fayetteville Nc
08.2024 - 05.2026
  • Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
  • Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Aided in the prevention of bedsores through regular repositioning of patients according to care plans.
  • Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare staff to ensure understanding and address concerns.
  • Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.

Patient Care Assistant

Greenleaf
Lillington Nc
02.2020 - 05.2024
  • Assisted healthcare team with daily patient care tasks, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during medical procedures.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms, adhering to sanitation standards.
  • Documented patient interactions and care activities accurately in electronic health records.
  • Participated in training sessions to improve skills in patient handling and safety protocols.
  • Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.

Sales Associate

Walmart
Dunn, NC
02.2015 - 2018

Managed customer service support and cash register operations to maintain efficient front-of-house service.

Education

High School Diploma -

Harnett Central High School
Lillington, NC
06.2015

Skills

  • Medical terminology
  • Vital signs documentation
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Emotional support
  • Catheter care
  • Basic life support
  • Documentation
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Patient monitoring
  • Safety protocols
  • Feeding assistance
  • Organizational standards
  • Goal setting
  • Organizational skills
  • Room preparation
  • Compassionate care
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Nursing assistance
  • ADL support
  • Mobility assistance
  • End-of-life care
  • Physical therapy support
  • Care planning
  • Infection control
  • Dementia care
  • Health assessments
  • Tube feeding
  • Dining assistance
  • Patient services
  • Patient positioning
  • Healthy meal preparation
  • Wound care
  • Infection control standards
  • Patient observation
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Information protection

Certification

CPR certified

Timeline

Patient Care Assistant

Crss Home Health
08.2024 - 05.2026

Patient Care Assistant

Greenleaf
02.2020 - 05.2024

Sales Associate

Walmart
02.2015 - 2018

High School Diploma -

Harnett Central High School