ASHLEY GARCIA
Pueblo,CO
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with extensive experience at Pueblo Youth Services Center, specializing in youth counseling and crisis intervention. Proven ability to enforce facility security and implement effective behavior management strategies. Strong communication skills and a commitment to fostering positive outcomes for young offenders through collaborative teamwork and active engagement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Pueblo Youth Specialist 1
Pueblo Youth Services Center
Pueblo, CO
09.2023 - Current
- Counseled inmates and responded to legitimate questions, concerns and requests.
- Patrolled correctional facility to ensure it's clean, secure and maintained.
- Provided supervisors oral and written reports of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations.
- Inspected locks, window bars, doors, and security systems to support escape prevention.
- Conducted daily checks of the facility for safety and security purposes.
- Issued clothing, tools and other authorized items to inmates.
- Participated in regular training sessions to stay up-to-date on changes in policy or procedure pertaining to corrections work.
- Completed daily reports.
- Assisted with crisis intervention when needed by intervening appropriately with youth offenders.
- Worked with therapeutic teams to facilitate counseling and group discussions for juveniles.
- Enforced rules, regulations, and consequences with youth offenders.
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of facility.
- Supervised youth during recreational activities and daily routines.
- Collaborated with other staff members to create an effective environment which fostered growth among young people.
- Actively participated in team meetings to review individual cases and develop strategies for successful reentry into society.
- Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
- Encouraged youths to take responsibility for their actions and strive towards achieving positive outcomes.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
CNA
Colorado Department of Human Services
Pueblo, CO
12.2016 - 12.2019
- Colorado state home care for mentally ill and disabled people performed CNA work as well as transporting and interacting with the clientele for day programs and other activities.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
CNA
Genesis Pueblo Care Center
Pueblo, CO
09.2014 - 12.2016
- CNA works taking care of clients day to day needs and activities.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
CNA
Argus Home Health Care
Pueblo, CO
01.2012 - 08.2014
- Supervision for safety and assistance to the client in activities of daily living to maintain the client in their home.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant - Health Care Administration
Intellitec College
Pueblo, CO01.2015
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Pueblo, CO01.2009
Skills
- CNA care
- Assisting with daily life activities
- Meal assistance
- Transfers using assistive mechanics
- Bathing
- Dressing
- People skills
- Communication abilities
- Adaptability
- Problem solving
- Hard-working
- Dedication
- Crisis intervention
- Youth mentoring
- Effective communication
- Facility security
- Conflict resolution
- Policy compliance
- Incident reporting
- Positive reinforcement
- Team collaboration
- Youth counseling
- Behavior management
- Safety inspections
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pueblo Youth Specialist 1
Pueblo Youth Services Center
09.2023 - Current
CNA
Colorado Department of Human Services
12.2016 - 12.2019
CNA
Genesis Pueblo Care Center
09.2014 - 12.2016
CNA
Argus Home Health Care
01.2012 - 08.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant - Health Care Administration
Intellitec College
High School Diploma -
Central High School
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