Ava Gray
Ypsilanti,MI
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with extensive experience at the Villa at parkridge and Brightstar Care. Proven ability to deliver high-quality patient care in both long-term and home health settings. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and maintaining accurate documentation. Committed to promoting patient dignity, safety, and comfort through compassionate and efficient care.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Emma
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and well-being.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms to ensure safety standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care plans for patients.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records system.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
Caregiver
Emily Shingler
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Provided daily personal care and assistance to clients, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Assisted with meal preparation, promoting nutritional needs and preferences of clients.
- Monitored client health conditions, reporting changes to healthcare professionals as needed.
- Supported mobility and physical activities, enhancing client independence and well-being.
- Engaged clients in social activities, fostering companionship and emotional support.
- Adapted quickly to changing client needs, demonstrating flexibility in caregiving approaches.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
Education
No Degree - Social Work
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MINo Degree - Law
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2028
High School Diploma -
Ypsilanti Highschool
Ypsilanti, MI05-2024
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Dressing assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
- Complex Problem-solving
- Clinical documentation
- Emotional support
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Multitasking and organization
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Conflict resolution
Accomplishments
- Trained and mentored new CNAs, improving onboarding efficiency and quality of patient care.
- supported patients with Alzheimer's and dementia, fostering trust and reducing anxiety through consistent, empathetic care.
- maintained 100% compliance with infection control and safety standards.
- Delivered high-quality, compassionate care to over 15 residents daily, supporting activities of daily living including bathing, grooming, feeding, and mobility assistance.
- Recognized by nursing supervisors for reliability, teamwork, and professionalism during demanding shifts.
- Responded promptly to call lights and emergencies, ensuring residents' safety and well-being at all times.
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CPR and First Aid Certification- American Red Cross or American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support (BLS)- American Heart Association
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
CNA
Emma
01.2025 - Current
Caregiver
Emily Shingler
06.2024 - 09.2024
No Degree - Social Work
Eastern Michigan University
No Degree - Law
Grand Canyon University
High School Diploma -
Ypsilanti Highschool