Dynamic Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at Dadeville Health Care, adept in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Excels in compassionate communication and maintaining confidentiality, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Skilled in both direct patient care and administrative roles, demonstrating an50% increase in team efficiency through leadership and quality assurance controls.
Hi, I’m
Ashley Mcelrath
Prattville,AL
Summary
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dadeville Health Care
Cna
09.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- 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.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- 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.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Ivy Creek Hospice
Cna
08.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- 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.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- 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.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Sca
Team Leader
02.2019 - 11.2020
Job overview
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and regularly reviewing performance metrics.
- Evaluated team member performance against established objectives during regular reviews, offering praise for achievements or identifying areas requiring further development.
- Provided ongoing support to direct reports, addressing concerns or questions promptly so they could remain focused on their tasks.
- Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.
- Motivated team members to surpass their targets, recognizing and rewarding their achievements.
- Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and accurate issue resolution, leading dedicated customer service team.
- Enhanced communication strategies, ensuring clear and timely information exchange within team and with clients.
- Fostered positive work environment, resulting in decreased employee turnover and increased team cohesion.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
Stratosphere Quality
Recruiter /Administrator
10.2018 - 08.2020
Job overview
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Managed high-volume requisitions in a timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently.
- Enhanced recruitment process for faster hiring by utilizing various sourcing tools such as job boards, social media, and networking events.
- Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
- Developed strong understanding of industries served, allowing for targeted recruiting efforts for specialized positions.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Trained junior recruiters on best practices, contributing to overall team success and improved efficiency.
- Partnered with HR teams to determine workforce planning needs, aligning recruitment efforts with business objectives.
- Increased candidate placements by developing and maintaining relationships with clients and candidates.
- Improved employee retention rates through thorough candidate screening and interview techniques.
- Conducted comprehensive reference checks to ensure the credibility of potential hires before extending offers.
- Built strong relationships with hiring managers to understand departmental needs and identify ideal candidates.
- Tailored recruitment strategies to meet specific needs of various departments, enhancing fit and satisfaction.
- Conducted thorough background checks and reference verifications, ensuring reliability and integrity of new hires.
- Analyzed recruitment metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement, adjusting strategies accordingly.
- Streamlined interview process for efficiency, reducing time-to-hire significantly.
- Organized and attended job fairs and networking events, increasing visibility and candidate pipeline.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance.
- Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Improved team productivity with introduction of shared online calendar for tracking deadlines and appointments.
- Managed human resources functions, including hiring, onboarding, and employee evaluations for optimal team performance.
- Maintained accurate documentation of company policies and procedures for easy reference by all employees.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times as required by company policy or legal regulations.
- Planned, monitored and appraised employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees.
- Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.
- Generated and analyzed reports to monitor employee engagement and attrition trends.
- Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
Education
Central High School Rockford, AL
05.2006
University Overview
Skills
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Bathing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Compassionate communication
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Patient Transfers
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Reliable team player
- Recording vital signs
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Safety Precautions
- HIPAA Compliance
- Collecting vital signs
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate
- Patient Lifting
- End of life care
- Patient-focused care
- Electronic Charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Direct Patient Care
- Geriatric Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Supporting personal needs
- Ambulation Assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Responding to emergencies
- Inpatient Care
- Light Housekeeping
- Patient relationship building
- Maintaining privacy
- Adaptable
- Patient Assessments
- Healthcare ethics
- Specimen Collection
- Transporting patients
- Patient Relations
- Valid State driver's license
- Patient Management
- Trustworthy companion
- Activity Planning
- Care plan implementation
- Quality Assurance
- Observing responses
- Condition Monitoring
- Preparing meals
- Indirect Patient Care
- Reliable transportation
- Feeding assistance expert
- Meal Planning
- Tube feedings and medications familiarity
- Quality Assurance Controls
- CNA Certification
- CPR Certification
- Time Management
- Vital signs
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Attention to Detail
- CPR/AED
- Patient Care Quality
- Catheter Care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Calm Under Stress
- Patient Positioning
- Patient Observation
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Oral Hygiene
- Emotional Support
- Client documentation
- Heavy Lifting
- Family Communication
- First Aid Certification
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Infection Control
- Medical Terminology
- Patient Safety Management
- Bedsore Prevention
Timeline
Cna
Dadeville Health Care
09.2021 - Current
Cna
Ivy Creek Hospice
08.2021 - Current
Team Leader
Sca
02.2019 - 11.2020
Recruiter /Administrator
Stratosphere Quality
10.2018 - 08.2020
Central High School
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