Ashley O’Brien
Decatur,GA
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers. Experienced healthcare team member proficient in biological specimen collection, mobility assistance and emergency situation management. Demonstrated strengths in building relationships, prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively. Hardworking and dedicated professional. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Barbara Kares In-Home Care Services
Milledgeville, GA
01.2020 - Current
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
Salon Manager
Travis Dowdy Salon
Atlanta, GA
03.2012 - 03.2020
- Supervised operations and planned work schedules for personal attendants, hairdressers and caddies.
- Enforced safety procedures in accordance with facility policies and government regulations.
- Monitored inventory of supplies, managed budget and requisitioned supplies, equipment, and services.
- Trained and mentored team members to achieve optimal performance and meet challenging business targets.
- Addressed customer problems quickly and according to service standards.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding cosmetology practices.
Salon Stylist
Color Me Natural Hair Salon
Conyers, GA
01.2009 - 03.2012
- Trimmed and styled hair for weddings and special occasions to help clients look and feel best on big day.
- Selected hair colors, products, and services based on customer preference and individually designed hair care plan.
- Greeted customers, discussed their hair needs and recommended appropriate services.
- Styled hair in curls, waves or straight looks with blow dryers, curling irons or flat irons.
- Updated and maintained customer information records and beauty services provided.
- Pre-booked future appointments to increase repeat business.
- Trained new stylists on proper techniques for cutting, coloring and styling hair.
- Cut hair using clippers, scissors, razors and trimmers.
- Mentored new staff to enhance personal growth and increase productivity.
- Scheduled appointments for customers via phone or online booking system.
- Followed up with clients after they left the salon to ensure satisfaction with their experience.
- Analyzed patrons' hair and other physical features to determine and recommend beauty treatment or suggest hair styles.
Education
Master Cosmetology - Cosmetology
Proway Hair School
Stone Mountain, GA03-2008
High School Diploma -
Cedar Grove High School
Ellenwood, GA05-2006
Some College (No Degree) -
Georgia Career Institute
Vidalia, GASkills
- Infection control procedures
- Monitoring fluids
- Care plan implementation
- Transporting patients
- Conducting intakes
- Documenting behaviors
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Barbara Kares In-Home Care Services
01.2020 - Current
Salon Manager
Travis Dowdy Salon
03.2012 - 03.2020
Salon Stylist
Color Me Natural Hair Salon
01.2009 - 03.2012
Master Cosmetology - Cosmetology
Proway Hair School
High School Diploma -
Cedar Grove High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Georgia Career Institute