Ashley Emeigh
Greensburg
Summary
Certified nursing assistant offering 13 years of experience in healthcare environments. Excellent time management abilities with compassionate bedside manner and astute observational skills. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
PCT
UPMC East
03.2023 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
- Enabled increased mobility for patients by assisting with ambulation exercises and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
- Served as a reliable resource for patients'' families, addressing questions or concerns with patience and understanding while maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in patient care technology advancements.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed each patient''s unique needs.
- Supported optimal wound healing by skillfully changing dressings and monitoring for signs of infection or complications.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques and post-discharge instructions, empowering them to take control of their own health maintenance.
- Facilitated patient mobility and recovery with guided exercises and ambulation support.
- Conducted patient education on treatment procedures and post-discharge care, promoting better health outcomes.
- Contributed to team meetings, offering insights on patient care improvements based on direct observations.
- Improved patient satisfaction with attentive communication and responsiveness to needs.
- Enhanced patient recovery by applying therapeutic techniques as instructed by physical therapists.
- Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures to support patient care plans.
- Collected and documented patient information to aid in accurate medical record keeping.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, easing their stress and anxiety during hospital stays.
- Assisted with administration of medications under supervision of nursing staff, ensuring proper patient treatment.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Delivered high-quality care to patients in hospital facility.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
CNA
Westmoreland Manor
06.2017 - 11.2019
- Preserved patient dignity and minimized discomfort by carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering and bathing.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Monitored and replenished medical supply inventory, facilitating optimal availability for patient care.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
- Provided hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Provided personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
CNA
Murrysville Rehab And Nursing Center
01.2016 - 06.2018
- Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Provided hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Monitored and replenished medical supply inventory, facilitating optimal availability for patient care.
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Provided personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
- Preserved patient dignity and minimized discomfort by carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering and bathing.
CNA
Transitions Healthcare
03.2013 - 04.2016
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
- Preserved patient dignity and minimized discomfort by carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering and bathing.
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
- Monitored and replenished medical supply inventory, facilitating optimal availability for patient care.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort.
- Provided hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Supported diagnostic and treatment procedures, including setting up and operating specialized medical equipment.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
CNA
Greensburg Care Center
10.2008 - 06.2014
- Used mobility devices and [Type] equipment to carefully and transport patients.
- Provided hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Provided nursing assistance to residents in [Number]-bed [Type] care facility.
- Preserved patient dignity and minimized discomfort by carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering and bathing.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Monitored and replenished medical supply inventory, facilitating optimal availability for patient care.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Supported diagnostic and treatment procedures, including setting up and operating specialized medical equipment.
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jeannette Senior High School
Jeannette, PA5 2006
Skills
- Quick problem solver
- Grooming and bathing assistance
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Monitoring fluids
- Performing patient intakes
- Collecting vital signs
- Patient relations
- Infection control procedures
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Reliable transportation
- Detail-oriented
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Charting expertise
- Quality assurance controls
Timeline
PCT
UPMC East
03.2023 - Current
CNA
Westmoreland Manor
06.2017 - 11.2019
CNA
Murrysville Rehab And Nursing Center
01.2016 - 06.2018
CNA
Transitions Healthcare
03.2013 - 04.2016
CNA
Greensburg Care Center
10.2008 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
Jeannette Senior High School
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