Direct Support Professional
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Direct Support Professional

Ashley Qualls
15302 Postillion Terr, Woodbridge, VA 22191 |------------ | A------------
Objective
If you are looking for a hard-working, dependable, caring person then look no further. I’m looking for a fulfilling position in the nursing profession while I further my education and work towards an LPN/RN certification.
Education
SCHOOL | DATE EARNED | DEGREE
· ECPI, October 2018-December 2019, LPN Nursing
· Rasmussen College CDA, February 2015, Degree
· Snead State Community College, 2009, Occupational Technology
· Boaz High School, 2005, Diploma
CERTIFICATIONS | DATE EARNED
· CPR/First Aid Recertification/Bloodborne Pathogens/AED, 2017
· Insight training on the following: G-tubes, OSHA, Diastat, Tova, Human Rights, Safe transport of wheel chair patients in wheelchair accessible vans
Experience
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL | INSIGHT INCENTIVES | OCTOBER 2017 - PRESENT
· Support nurses and aids with activities of daily living to include replacing dressings, washing clothes, cooking/dietary assistance, hygiene, issuing medication, emptying catheters, transport to/from errands and day programs. Also have experience with the repositioning and lifting of the patients using Hoyer and ARJO lifts. This is in support of patients with disabilities.
SELF EMPLOYED | CARE.COM | SEPTEMBER 2017 – OCTOBER 2017
· Was a caregiver/companion to an elderly (87-88) patient with dementia. Dispensed medications daily, assisted her with showering and dressing, assisted with laundry and meal preparations.
FAMILY SUPPORT | JUNE 2014 – SEPTEMBER 2017
· Was a caregiver/companion to Mother-in-Law with breast cancer, COPD, Congestive Heart Failure, Sleep Apnea, AFIB, osteoporosis, leaky heart valve and constant oxygen. Dispensed medications daily, assisted her with showering and dressing, scheduled appointments and provided transportation to and from, assisted with laundry and meal preparations. Responsibilities also included taking blood pressure, oxygen level checks, and pulse readings. Maintained and controlled her C-PAP machine. Dressed bedsores and incision after left lumpectomy surgery. Worked directly with hospice when her condition required the specialized support.
PRESCHOOL TEACHER | KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER | JULY 2014 – MARCH 2015
· Taught preschool for up to 20 students. Taught basic skills based on age appropriate curriculum. Did toilet training and changed diapers. Always maintained a clean and safe area. Received and maintained CPR and first aid training certification.
INFANT/TODDLER TEACHER | KIDS JUNCTION | NOVEMBER 2013 – MAY 2014
· Taught and took care of 5-8 infants/toddlers. Taught basic skills based on age appropriate curriculum. Did toilet training and changed diapers. Assisted with feedings and bottles.
OFFICE MANAGER/CUSTOMER SERVICE | TONY’S CARWASH | AUGUST 2010 – SEPTEMBER 2013
· Responsible for scheduling appointments and provided customer service satisfaction. Maintained supplies to meeting cleaning needs and reordered when needed. Provided assistance cleaning vehicles, as needed. Office management support also included company bill payment, customer invoice receivables and banking deposits.
PRESCHOOL TEACHER | BOAZ CHILD DEVELOPMENT | JUNE 2007 – JUNE 2010
· Taught preschool for 8-10 students. Taught basic skills based on age appropriate curriculum. Did toilet training and changed diapers. Always maintained a clean and safe area. Received and maintained CPR and first aid training certification.