Ashley Ward
Freedom,PA
Summary
Graduate nurse with four years experience in long-term dementia care as an nursing assistant. Experienced in direct patient care and committed in providing compassionate care to my patients as a nurse. With the ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Nurse
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Completed 4 clinical rotations as student nurse
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and wellbeing
- Performed wound care procedures using proper sterile techniques to promote healing and prevent infection
- Answered call bells, and helped aides with patient care
- Delegated tasks based on needs of my patients
- Used effective time management to complete assigned duties
- Applied critical thinking skills to identify changes in patient conditions, initiating timely interventions as needed
- Enhanced patient care by accurately documenting vital signs, medical histories, and relevant information
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Sherwood Oaks Retirement Community
03.2020 - Current
- Provided specialized care for residents with dementia
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks
- Enhanced patients cognitive abilities through engaging conversations and memory exercises
- Provided emotional support for both patients and their families during difficult times
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants
- Aided in the prevention of pressure ulcers through diligent monitoring and implementation of appropriate turning schedules
Master Control Operator
Sinclair Broadcast Group
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2016 - 03.2020
- Enhanced broadcast quality by monitoring and adjusting video, audio, and transmitter levels
- Ensured seamless program transitions by executing proper on-air switching techniques
- Assisted in training new hires on standard operating procedures
- Reduced technical errors during live broadcasts by following strict quality control standards
- Ran commercials during newscasts, sports programs and network shows
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA12.2023
Skills
- Client Documentation
- Infection Control
- Behavior Redirection
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention
- End-of-Life Care
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Activities of Daily Living
- Wound Management
- Training Staff
- Fall Prevention
Certification
- CPR Certified
- Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Cell
724-650-2539
Timeline
Student Nurse
08.2022 - 12.2023
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Sherwood Oaks Retirement Community
03.2020 - Current
Master Control Operator
Sinclair Broadcast Group
08.2016 - 03.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College Allegheny County