Ashley Wilson
Baxter Springs,KS
Summary
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education. Excelled in complex problem-solving and compassionate communication, enhancing patient wellness and safety. Skilled in medical office administration and providing empathetic support to individuals with Dementia and Alzheimer's, achieving significant improvements in patient quality of life.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
NHC Healthcare Joplin
2024.05 - Current
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Caregiver
Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services
2015.08 - Current
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Specialized in Dementia Care Clients
CNA
Joplin Health And Rehabilitation
2023.10 - 2024.04
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Caregiver
Greencroft Goshen
2022.11 - 2023.07
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Provided basic grooming and hygiene assistance to patients.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Education
High School Diploma -
Riverton High School
Riverton, KS05.2015
Skills
- Compassionate communication
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Feeding Assistance
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Compassion and Empathy
- Maintaining privacy
- Responding to emergencies
- Reliable team player
- Medical office administration
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Ambulation Assistance
- Collecting vital signs
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
CNA
NHC Healthcare Joplin
2024.05 - Current
CNA
Joplin Health And Rehabilitation
2023.10 - 2024.04
Caregiver
Greencroft Goshen
2022.11 - 2023.07
Caregiver
Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services
2015.08 - Current
High School Diploma -
Riverton High School
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
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