Veronica Ashford
Austin,TX
Summary
Healthcare professional with comprehensive background in providing compassionate patient care and support. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments. Brings strong skills in patient monitoring, basic medical procedures, and effective communication, ensuring seamless team collaboration and optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Carvalho Grove Health and Rehabilitation Center
273 Oak Grove Ave, Fall River, MA 02723
02.2025 - 10.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms to promote a hygienic environment.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records system.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to residents, fostering a positive atmosphere.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- 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.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Somerset Ridge Center
455 Brayton Ave, Somerset, MA 02726
2025 - 2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes and reporting to nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support to residents, fostering a compassionate environment.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement individualized care plans.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- Adapted care practices to meet needs of diverse patient populations, ensuring culturally sensitive care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
IntelyCare, Inc.
1250 Hancock St #501n, Quincy, MA 02169
2021 - 2023
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in patient rooms and common areas.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, promoting wellness practices.
- Trained new staff on best practices in patient care and facility protocols.
- Advocated for patient needs, enhancing overall satisfaction with care services.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Provided emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, fostering positive healthcare experience.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster
Grafton, MA10-2018
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Compassionate caregiver
- Mobility assistance
- Documenting behaviors
- End-of-life care
- Feeding assistance
- Positioning patients
- Urinary catheter care
- Transporting patients
- Complex Problem-solving
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Carvalho Grove Health and Rehabilitation Center
02.2025 - 10.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Somerset Ridge Center
2025 - 2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
IntelyCare, Inc.
2021 - 2023
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster