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Ashley Woodruff

Iuka,MS

Summary

Certified nursing assistant offering several years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA

Tishomingo community living center
Iuka, MS
04.2018 - Current
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
  • Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
  • Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
  • Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
  • Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
  • Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
  • Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
  • Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
  • Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
  • Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
  • Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
  • Transported residents within the facility as needed.

CNA

Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home
Iuka, MS
11.2006 - 04.2018
  • Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
  • Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
  • Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
  • Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
  • Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
  • Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.

Education

CNA Certification - Cna

College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL
03-2001

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Education

Northeast Mississippi Community College
Booneville, MS

Skills

  • Toileting assistance
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Basic Life Support
  • Patient Care
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Collecting specimens
  • Infection control procedures
  • Monitoring fluids
  • Transporting patients
  • Patient Lifting
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Electronic Charting

Certification

  • ashley woodruff MS-55134 11/16/200611/30-2022
  • ashley woodruff MS-10088242 10/09/202310/09-2025

Timeline

CNA

Tishomingo community living center
04.2018 - Current

CNA

Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home
11.2006 - 04.2018

CNA Certification - Cna

College of Lake County

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Education

Northeast Mississippi Community College
Ashley Woodruff