Ashley Zamora Aguero
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
GrapeTree Medical Staffing
Milford, IA
05.2023 - Current
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Supported needs of 36-38+ residents under long-term care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
All Temporaries MidWest
Minnesota
10.2021 - Current
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Crossroads Care Center
Worthing, MN
01.2020 - 11.2022
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Line Worker
JBS Swift
Worthington, MN
10.2019 - 11.2021
- Reduced downtime by maintaining equipment, performing regular inspections, and promptly addressing issues.
- Ensured consistent product quality through rigorous quality control checks and adherence to company standards.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily quotas and improve overall productivity on the line.
- Enhanced workplace safety by strictly following safety protocols and participating in relevant training programs.
- Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing thorough guidance on proper procedures and equipment usage.
Quality Control Inspector
Kettle Chips
Salem, OR
05.2017 - 02.2018
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
- Enhanced production efficiency by implementing standardized inspection processes and procedures.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations through meticulous record-keeping and documentation of inspection results.
- Reduced product rejection rates by collaborating with production teams to address quality issues proactively.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - CNA
Minnesota West Community And Technical College
Worthington, MNGED -
Chemeketa Community College
Salem, OR05.2006
Skills
- Patient Relations
- Conducting Intakes
- Direct Patient Care
- Electronic Charting
- Recording Vital Signs
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Maintaining Privacy
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Patient Management
- Valid South Dakota Driver's License
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Reliable Team Player
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Documenting Behaviors
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
GrapeTree Medical Staffing
05.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
All Temporaries MidWest
10.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Crossroads Care Center
01.2020 - 11.2022
Line Worker
JBS Swift
10.2019 - 11.2021
Quality Control Inspector
Kettle Chips
05.2017 - 02.2018
Some College (No Degree) - CNA
Minnesota West Community And Technical College
GED -
Chemeketa Community College