Open To Work
Ashley Thomson
Woodridge Supportive living
Galva,IL
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Work Type
Full Time
Location Preference
On-SiteRemote
Location:
Galva, ILIllinois
Open to relocation:
No
Minimum Desired Compensation
$45000/yr
Important To Me
Work-life balanceCareer advancementHealthcare benefitsPaid time offWork from home option
14
years of professional experience
Professional healthcare provider with strong expertise in patient care and support. Skilled in assisting medical staff, managing patient needs, and maintaining healthcare standards. Known for effective teamwork, adaptability, and reliability in fast-paced environments. Proficient in vital signs monitoring, patient mobility assistance, and medical documentation.
Work History
Patient Care Technician
1 Year 7 Months- Monitored vital signs and reported patient condition changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, feeding, and mobility support.
- Collected specimens and prepared samples for laboratory processing.
- Maintained clean, organized patient rooms and stocked essential supplies.
- Responded promptly to patient needs, prioritizing comfort and safety.
- Mentored new staff on patient care routines, documentation, and unit procedures.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
CNA
3 Years 3 Months- ADLs of residents, vitals, med reminders. Help with serving meals.
Certified Nursing Assistant
3 Months- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting while preserving dignity and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in condition to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented daily care activities accurately in resident records and shift reports.
- Supported safe mobility using walkers, wheelchairs, and proper transfer techniques
- Assisted with med passes
CNA
3 Months- Worked in Same day surgery, responsible for vitals of patients, charting, getting drinks and snacks after surgery. Going to get hospital beds from other floors. Updated supplies, ordered supplies. Also worked in the ED, responsibilities included EKGs, cleaned rooms, vitals, stocked supplies, call backs, got supplies as needed.
CNA
10 Months- Prepped charts for NP/MD. Vitals of the inmates, movement, CPAP supplies, issued hearing aides and glasses. Helped with showers and care in the infirmary. Ordered supplies.
Lead CNA/scheduling
9 Years 11 Months- ADLs of all residents- showers, dressing, feeding, Anything they needed help with daily. Lead CNA, duties included scheduling for all CNAs, monthly trainings, assisted DON with the hiring, did new employee paperwork. Office work- filing paperwork, keeping everyone up to date on CPR, keeping state paperwork up to date. Helped with activities when needed.
Education
K-12 2004
Bachelor of Arts - Forensic Psychology
High school diploma
CNA Certification
CNA Scholarship
Skills
Vital signs monitoring
CPR certification
Patient observation
Blood glucose testing
Catheter care
Infection control
Feeding assistance
Mobility assistance
Infection prevention
Emotional support
Compassionate care
Personal Information
Title: Student
Extracurriculars
None
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
OSF St Mary’s Medical Center
03.2025 - CurrentRead More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kewanee Courtyard Estate
12.2024 - 03.2025Read More
CNA
Hammond Henry Hospital
08.2023 - 11.2023Read More
CNA
Woodridge Supportive living
07.2023 - CurrentRead More
CNA
Wexford Health Solutions
08.2022 - 06.2023Read More
Lead CNA/scheduling
Courtyard Estates
08.2012 - 07.2022Read More
Blackhawk College
CNA Certification
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Penn Foster College
High school diploma
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Galva Jr. Sr. High School
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Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Arts from Forensic Psychology
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