Ashley Mcquiggan
Brockton,MA
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant offering 12 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. Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
Brockton, MA
05.2019 - Current
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Delivered high level of care to every patient.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Comforted patients and provided each with reassurance and encouragement.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
- Assisted patients during ambulation and moved from one place to another by pushing wheelchairs.
- Protected and promoted patient rights and assisted individuals to achieve maximum independence.
- Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
CNA
Braintree Manor Healthcare
Braintree, MA
07.2018 - 04.2019
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Delivered high level of care to every patient.
- Comforted patients and provided each with reassurance and encouragement.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted patients during ambulation and moved from one place to another by pushing wheelchairs.
- Turned or re-positioned bedridden patients to promote blood flow and prevent bedsores.
- Managed supplies and restocked inventory to promote optimal availability for patient care.
- Protected and promoted patient rights and assisted individuals to achieve maximum independence.
Certified Home Health Aide
Mildred Gionfriddo
New Bedford, MA
03.2012 - 07.2018
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Helped transition patient between bed, wheelchair and automobile to provide safe mobility support.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
- Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Managed patient transportation and appointment scheduling.
- Organized games and other activities to engage clients and offer mental stimulation.
- Coordinated community outreach and local events to educate on chronic illness, at-home care and preventive self-exams.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brockotn High School
Brockton, MA06.2009
Skills
- Quick problem solver
- Patient relations
- Performing patient intakes
- Collecting vital signs
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Monitoring fluids
- Able to lift 50 pounds
- Documentation procedures expert
- General housekeeping ability
- Grooming and bathing assistance
- Collecting specimens
- Valid MA driver's license
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Understands medical procedures
- Reliable transportation
Certification
- Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPR Certification
Timeline
CNA
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
05.2019 - Current
CNA
Braintree Manor Healthcare
07.2018 - 04.2019
Certified Home Health Aide
Mildred Gionfriddo
03.2012 - 07.2018
High School Diploma -
Brockotn High School