Ashley Thomas
Shreveport,Louisiana
Summary
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.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Prefect Choice Home Care
Shreveport, United States
02.2019 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Observe client behavior and intervene appropriately.
- De-escalating unpredictable, dangerous, or violent behavior, intervene non- verbally, verbally, or physically with patients who may cause harm.
- Accurately observe report and document patient behavior, recognizes and indicates significant behavior changes.
- Garden Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center/9111 Linwood Ave, shreveport .La 71106
CNA
Elite Health Solutions
Shreveport, United States
12.2015 - Current
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Responsible for observing, recording and documenting changes in patient behavior while nurturing a secure and safe environment for guests and staff
- Key accomplishments and daily work duties managed direct care with patients suffering from psychiatric disorder designed and implemented innovative.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Live Oak Nursing Home/ 600 E Flournoy Lucas RD shreveport, La 71115
- Pilgrim Manor Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation/ 1524 Doctor Dr, Bossier City La 71111
CNA
Assistant Family Service
Shreveport, United States
07.2015 - 03.2021
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Elysian Fields High School
Elysian Fields, TX05.2006
Skills
- Nutrition and Diet
- Caregiver Relations
- Feeding Assistance
- Observation Documentation
- Emotional and Social Support
- Vital Signs Collection
- Bedsore Prevention
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Recording Vital Signs
- Documenting Behaviors
- Bed Transfers
- Assisting with Daily Living
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CPR
Timeline
CNA
Prefect Choice Home Care
02.2019 - Current
CNA
Elite Health Solutions
12.2015 - Current
CNA
Assistant Family Service
07.2015 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
Elysian Fields High School
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CPR
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