Ashley Schirmer
Walterboro,SC
Summary
Diligent College Student focused on nursing and dedication to prompt project completion and continual adaptation. Team-oriented collaborator with reliability and focus on equitable task distribution through group projects and motivation to accomplish mutually held goals. Hardworking lab research assistant with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a private, positive, and memorable experience.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychology Lab Assistant
University of South Carolina
Walterboro, SC
01.2019 - Current
- Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies, ensuring proper functioning of instruments.
- Produced and submitted laboratory documents and reports per compliance requirements.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations when performing experiments.
- Managed lab work smoothly and with reliable accuracy to meet regulatory and operational demands.
- Recorded and reported test results accurately according to established procedures.
- Troubleshot technical issues related to laboratory equipment or processes.
- Created reports detailing the progress of ongoing research projects.
- Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss progress on projects or upcoming tasks.
- Assisted researchers with developing presentations summarizing their findings.
- Assisted researchers with designing protocols for experiments.
- Prepared lab for daily operations by stocking materials and equipment.
- Used time management and adaptability skills to prioritize and run multiple tests.
- Performed daily housekeeping tasks driving efficient laboratory operations.
- Attended lab meetings to participate in research discussions.
- Participated in extra training and courses to refine and improve upon industry knowledge.
Volunteer Support Parent
Family Connection Of Sc
Columbia, SC
10.2012 - Current
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Answered [Number] calls per shift to assist with customer questions and concerns.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Caregiver, Special Needs
Patient MW
Walterboro, SC
10.2009 - Current
- Supported clients in community integration activities such as recreational outings, shopping trips and social gatherings.
- Developed positive relationships with families of special needs individuals.
- Administered medication when needed according to doctor's instructions.
- Observed, reported and documented patient status and care provided.
- Monitored physical and emotional health of clients.
- Performed light housekeeping duties related to client care such as laundry, changing bed linens or preparing meals.
- Encouraged independence by teaching basic self-care tasks such as brushing teeth and washing hands.
- Assisted in the development of life skills such as communication and mobility.
- Offered emotional support during difficult times such as illness, hospitalization or bereavement.
- Provided companionship by engaging in conversation, playing board games or reading stories together.
- Transported clients to appointments or other destinations using a wheelchair accessible vehicle.
- Provided assistance to special needs individuals with daily activities such as feeding, bathing and dressing.
- Maintained accurate records of services rendered for each client.
- Created individualized care plans based on each client's unique needs and abilities.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss client progress and share information about new treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals regarding medical treatments and therapies.
- Organized leisure activities like games, music or art projects to encourage creative expression among clients.
- Attended conferences and workshops related to disability management techniques.
- Kept up-to-date on the latest developments in the field of special education through continuing education courses.
- Facilitated group activities for multiple special needs adults or children at once.
- Transported clients to and from planned activities.
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene, bathing, grooming and dressing.
- Redirected poor behavior using positive reinforcement.
- Engaged clients in age-appropriate activities and playing games.
- Developed professional connections with clients through compassion and comprehensive guidance in daily activities.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC05-2025
Skills
- Proficient in running developmental psychology lab simulations
- Information Protection
- Data Logging
- Research Assistance
- File Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- IRB Compliance
Affiliations
- March of Dimes 2014 #1 Team Captain and #1 Individual Fund Raiser (over 5k)
- Yearly Hopes & Dreams conference attendee
- Yearly SOFT (Trisomy conference)
Accomplishments
- Nominated Student of the Year 2020- Attached link below
- https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2Fz3X412t6me4%3Fsi%3DR3zeYWZjVVBOGscI&data=05%7C02%7Cschirma%40email.sc.edu%7Ca103d4832d394892bf5108dc2a9043cf%7C4b2a4b19d135420e8bb2b1cd238998cc%7C0%7C0%7C638432046292575267%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=3p0v%2FGUafP5gemnyNEZPq76JOCNwQM3ZYQmJJqU3RRQ%3D&reserved=0
- Several letters of recommedation I can attach in email upon request.
Certification
- IRB
- Baby Net
- Kelly Services
- Tracheostomy CPR
- Feeding tubes
Languages
English
Professional
Expert Experience
- 14+ Years continuous hands on experience, trainings, and continued education with medically complex pediatric patient.
- Including but not limited to providing regular: vitals monitoring of SP02/HR with pulsox, occasional BP monitoring, daily tracheostomy care, changes, suctioning, oxygen, nebulizers, NG-tube/G-tube changes, venting, feeds, administering medications, diapering incontinence care, bimonthly port access for flushing and hep lock, proficient in wound care and dressing changes, minor experience with wound vac, DME usage, AFO, in addition to scheduling medical appointments, I make monthly resupply orders of medical supplies, medications, restocking, and organizing of supplies.
- Proficient in specialty appointment and care followed by: cardiology, pulmonary, urology, nephrology, GI, ortho., ENT, neurology, and PCP.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Psychology Lab Assistant
University of South Carolina
01.2019 - Current
Volunteer Support Parent
Family Connection Of Sc
10.2012 - Current
Caregiver, Special Needs
Patient MW
10.2009 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina - Columbia