Courtney Edwards
Brownsburg,IN
Summary
Compassionate and reliable caregiver with extensive experience at Bread Of Life Ministries, excelling in end-of-life care and emotional support. Demonstrated strong communication and problem-solving skills while ensuring patient comfort and dignity. Committed to maintaining confidentiality and providing high-quality, empathetic care in dynamic environments. Certified in CPR/AED and dedicated to continual improvement.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Homeless Hospice Volunteer
Morninglightinc
Indianapolis, IN
05.2026 - Current
- Assisted in providing compassionate care and support to patients in hospice settings.
- Collaborated with staff to ensure comfort and dignity for patients during end-of-life transitions.
- Engaged with families to offer emotional support and resources during challenging times.
- Participated in training sessions to learn best practices for patient interaction and care protocols.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment conducive to patient comfort and well-being.
- Observed and reported patient needs or changes in condition to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Adapted quickly to dynamic environments while maintaining professionalism and empathy toward patients and families.
- Offered patients emotional and social support by listening, reading and playing non-strenuous games.
- Supported families through difficult transitions and answered questions.
- Prepared meals for individuals and assisted with feeding.
Direct Care Hospice at Home
Bread Of Life Ministries
Avon, Indiana
10.2025 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Education
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nursing
South College
Carmel, IN10.2027
Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Kaplan College
Indianapolis, IN12.2008
High School Diploma -
Ben Davis High School
Indianapolis, IN06.1996
Skills
- Reliability and punctuality
- Compassionate care
- Self-awareness
- Bedside manner
- Emotional support
- End-of-life care
- Confidentiality adherence
- Family support
- Healthcare ethics
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Mobility assistance
- Palliative care
- Nutrition support
- Symptom monitoring
- First aid and CPR
- Personal care assistance
- Hygiene assistance
- Empathetic communication
- Trust building
- Non-verbal communication
- Willingness to learn
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Patient care
- Vital signs
- Basic life support
- Reliability
- Vital signs monitoring
- Direct patient care
- CPR certification
- HIPAA compliance
- Recording vital signs
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
- Activities of daily living ADL support
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
Homeless Hospice Volunteer
Morninglightinc
05.2026 - Current
Direct Care Hospice at Home
Bread Of Life Ministries
10.2025 - Current
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nursing
South College
Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Kaplan College
High School Diploma -
Ben Davis High School