Ashley Kugler
Sioux City
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with a strong focus on patient comfort and safety. Skilled in providing personal hygiene assistance and emotional support, while maintaining meticulous documentation and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance resident well-being.
Dependable and responsible professional with experience in patient care and daily living assistance. Known for excellent time management and multitasking abilities, contributing to improved patient satisfaction and safety in high-paced environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver CNA
Whispering Creek Senior Livig
Sioux City, IA
03.2026 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals and families.
- Provided companionship and emotional support, enhancing residents' quality of life.
Float
Sunshine
Onawa, IA
02.2026 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Baker
Sunshine/ Tony's Catering
Brandon, SD
02.2024 - 02.2026
- Developed and implemented new baking techniques to enhance product quality and consistency.
- Trained junior bakers on equipment operation and safety protocols, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce waste and improve ingredient accessibility.
- Supervised daily production schedules, ensuring timely delivery of baked goods for catering events.
- Conducted quality control checks on finished products, maintaining high standards of taste and presentation.
- Mentored staff in best practices for food safety and sanitation compliance, enhancing overall kitchen efficiency.
- Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
- Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
- Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks and maintain smooth running of bakery.
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to sanitation guidelines and addressing potential hazards promptly.
CNA
Kore Cares
Sioux Falls, SD
04.2022 - 04.2025
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
CNA
Palisades Health Care
Garretson, SD
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and safety throughout daily activities.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks, promoting dignity and respect for individual needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for residents.
- Educated patients and families on health management practices and available resources.
- Participated in infection control procedures to maintain a safe healthcare environment.
- Supported recreational activities, enhancing resident engagement and overall well-being.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Career Online Highschool
OnlineSkills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Patient care
- Dependable and responsible
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Basic housekeeping
- Relationship building
- Housekeeping tasks
- Meal preparation
- Compassionate care
- Verbal and written communication skills
- First aid and safety
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Patient companionship
- Dementia care
- Compassionate communication
- Medical record-keeping
- Team collaboration
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Behavioral management
- Medication management
Accomplishments
I found my love in life. I love being useful and helpful. I have a passion for taking care of others and I thrive in the health care field. My experience in life has helped mold me into the responsible, problem solving, caring person I am today. I only aspire to get better as I learn and grow.
Certification
- PCA - Personal Care Aide
- DCA - Direct Care Aide
- PCW - Personal Care Worker
- CNA- SD Licensure
Timeline
Caregiver CNA
Whispering Creek Senior Livig
03.2026 - Current
Float
Sunshine
02.2026 - Current
Baker
Sunshine/ Tony's Catering
02.2024 - 02.2026
CNA
Palisades Health Care
04.2023 - 11.2023
CNA
Kore Cares
04.2022 - 04.2025
High School Diploma -
Career Online Highschool