Ashley Williamson
Arlington,TN
Summary
Compassionate LPN with extensive experience at Carehome, excelling in medication administration and family education. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective communication and attention to detail. Skilled in appointment scheduling and personal care, fostering trust and collaboration with families to support health and well-being.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA Caregiver
Carehome
02.2013 - Current
- Provided emotional support and education to patients and families regarding health conditions and treatments.
- Scheduled appointments and transported patients to medical facilities using personal transportation.
- Maintained open availability to rotate through on-call periods, night shifts and weekend visits.
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding updates on patient progress, addressing any questions or concerns that arose.
- Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
- Prepared visit notes, updated and summarized client records and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.
- Supported personal care needs, shopping for groceries, and cleaning house.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
Office Assistant
A-1 Contractors
01.2011 - 03.2015
- Managed office supplies inventory, ensuring efficient procurement and organization.
- Coordinated scheduling for meetings and appointments, optimizing team availability.
- Developed filing systems to enhance document retrieval and maintain compliance.
- Enhanced office efficiency by managing schedules, organizing files, and maintaining a clean workspace.
- Facilitated smooth operations by efficiently handling incoming mail, phone calls, and visitor inquiries.
- Expedited document processing with accurate data entry and timely filing.
- Purchased and maintained office supplies.
- Processed incoming and outgoing mail and packages according to established procedures.
- Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
- Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails, and letters, to appropriate staff.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
- Enhanced office efficiency by organizing and maintaining filing systems both digitally and physically.
- Improved office supply inventory management, reducing unnecessary expenditures by regularly auditing and ordering supplies.
- Enhanced document management efficiency, digitizing paper records and establishing easy-to-navigate filing system.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering open communication among colleagues.
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Bright Horizons and Families Solutions
09.2012 - 01.2014
- Assisted in developing and implementing age-appropriate curriculum activities.
- Fostered a safe, nurturing environment for children's emotional and physical development.
- Collaborated with lead teachers to monitor student progress and adapt learning strategies.
- Supported classroom management by reinforcing positive behavior and conflict resolution techniques.
- Engaged with families to provide updates on child development and educational milestones.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and orderly classroom environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while supporting an optimal learning space for students.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Assisted lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and putting children down for naps.
- Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering trust and collaboration for their child''s development.
- Contributed to a safe and nurturing environment by closely monitoring children during indoor and outdoor playtime sessions.
- Served as a reliable source of support for lead teacher during times of absence or need for additional assistance in the classroom.
- Facilitated smooth transitions during daily routines by providing clear instructions and encouragement, helping children build confidence in their ability to navigate new experiences.
- Promoted healthy habits among children by incorporating physical activity into daily routines and providing guidance on proper nutrition choices during meal times.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Documented daily food attendance, enrollments and withdraws and monthly food claims in state-regulated system.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bolton Highschool
Arlington, TN05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Child Development And Family Studies
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN08-2011
Skills
- Meal support
- Feeding assistance
- Meal preparation
- Appointment scheduling
- Medication administration
- Care plan development
- Personal care needs
- Family education
Timeline
CNA Caregiver
Carehome
02.2013 - Current
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Bright Horizons and Families Solutions
09.2012 - 01.2014
Office Assistant
A-1 Contractors
01.2011 - 03.2015
High School Diploma -
Bolton Highschool
Bachelor of Science - Child Development And Family Studies
Middle Tennessee State University