ASHLYN CARTER
Pinnacle,NC
Summary
Detail-oriented Nursing Technician with experience in assisting daily living activities and monitoring vital signs. Proven ability to provide emotional support and ensure a safe, clean environment for patients, enhancing overall care experiences.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Technician
Cone Health System
Reidsville, North Carolina
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and daily living activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the nursing team.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
- Assisted with the collection of specimens for laboratory testing.
- Maintained accurate records of patient vital signs and other health related information.
- Instructed patients on proper use of medical equipment and supplies.
- Provided emotional support to help alleviate fear or anxiety associated with hospitalization.
- Observed infection control practices while providing patient care services.
- Performed passive range of motion, simple dressing changes, skincare and glucose testing.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Scripps Health
Encinitas, CA
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Provide patient care.
- Perform daily activities of living.
- Assist with physical therapy.
- Daily weights.
- Routine patient vitals.
- Oral care.
- Bathing.
- Dressing.
- Feeding.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff members.
- Documented patient care services accurately in electronic health records.
- Communicated effectively with patients to provide emotional support and reassurance.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement individualized care plans.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Care Choice Home Care
Vista, CA
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Drive to patient home.
- Provide patient care.
- Perform daily activities of living.
- Assist with physical therapy.
- Daily weights.
- Routine patient vitals.
- Oral care.
- Bathing.
- Dressing.
- Feeding.
- Laundry.
- Cleaning.
- Pet care.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Universal Healthcare of King
King, NC
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Provide patient care.
- Perform daily activities of living.
- Assist with physical therapy.
- Daily weights.
- Routine patient vitals.
- Oral care.
- Bathing.
- Dressing.
- Feeding.
Sales Associate
Cellular Sales
Winston-Salem, NC
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Assist customers with bill pay.
- Sell phones and other electronic devices.
- Manage customer accounts.
Waitress
Carolina Ale House
Winston-Salem, NC
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Take customer order.
- Exchange money.
- Clean tables.
- Provide drinks.
- Customer satisfaction.
Cashier
Starbucks
Star, NC
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Helped customers find specific products, answering questions and offering advice.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer service.
- Maintained high productivity by efficiently processing cash, credit, debit and voucher program payments for customers.
- Helped customers update accounts, sign up for new services and take advantage of special offers.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum efficiency.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by assisting customers complete purchases, locate items and sign up for rewards programs.
Manager
Wendy's
Pilot Mountain, NC
05.2015 - 01.2019
- Reviewed performance reports and used data to develop continuous improvement initiatives.
- Evaluated operations trends and made proactive strategy adjustments to maintain alignment between performance and objectives.
- Improved and assessed process functionality to eliminate downtime and boost productivity.
- Managed day-to-day operations, including supervision and assignment delegation for 8-member team.
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance and achieve daily performance objectives.
Mail Clerk
Post Office
Mount Airy
- Operated mail processing equipment and manually sorted mail.
- Assisted customers in receiving oversized parcels by carrying items inside when necessary.
- Delivered mail to residents and business within assigned area.
- Obtained signatures from recipients to release registered and special delivery parcels.
- Placed mail into appropriate PO boxes.
Education
Nursing -
Miracosta College
Oceanside, CA 08.2024 - 12/2024
Nursing -
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NC 08.2021 - 01/2023
General Studies
Surry Community College
Dobson, NC 01.2018 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
Skills
- Skincare
- Microsoft Excel
- Healthcare privacy protection
- Cooking
- Computer operation
- Bed linen changing
- Writing skills
- Time management
- Driving skills
- Critical care (emergency response procedures)
- Hoyer lift
- Urinal use
- Long term care
- Pain management
- Denture care
- Care plans
- Working as a manager
- Dementia care
- Patient monitoring
- Computer literacy
- Call center
- Money books
- Home care
- Safe patient lifting practices
- Safe environment creation
- Transportation management
- CNA patient management - CNA patient management (11-20 patients)
- Bedpan use
- Microsoft Word
- Nail care
- Reality orientation (health monitoring and safety measures)
- Nursing home experience
- Oral hygiene
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Isolation techniques (health monitoring and safety measures)
- Communication skills
- Shaving (patient care)
- Geriatrics
- Call light response (emergency response procedures)
- Health promotion (health monitoring and safety measures)
- Alzheimer's care
- Memorization
- Innovatory keeping
- Computer skills
- Heavy lifting
- Urinary drainage unit
- Meal preparation
- Inspection quality cleaning
- Gait belt
- Hair care
- Patient observation
- Laundry
- Bedpans
- Microsoft Outlook
- Hazard identification and correction
- Over the years I have gained the skills of people management
- Portable toilets
- Safety hazard knowledge
- Multitasking
Certification
- CNA, 10/01/22, 10/31/26
- Certified nursing assistant
- Geriatric Nursing Assistant
- State Tested Nursing Assistant
- BLS Certification
- Driver's License
- CPR Certification
Languages
English
Timeline
Nursing Technician
Cone Health System
06.2025 - Current
Nursing -
Miracosta College
08.2024 - 12/2024
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Scripps Health
01.2024 - 02.2025
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Care Choice Home Care
08.2023 - 04.2024
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Universal Healthcare of King
08.2022 - 01.2023
Nursing -
Forsyth Technical Community College
08.2021 - 01/2023
Sales Associate
Cellular Sales
06.2021 - 08.2022
Waitress
Carolina Ale House
08.2020 - 01.2022
Cashier
Starbucks
09.2019 - 07.2020
General Studies
Surry Community College
01.2018 - 06.2020
Manager
Wendy's
05.2015 - 01.2019
Mail Clerk
Post Office