Ashley Smith

Compassionate and dedicated healthcare professional with over five years of experience providing patient-centered care in hospital and assisted living settings. Skilled in care coordination, patient advocacy, interdisciplinary collaboration, documentation, admissions and discharges, medication management, and supporting individuals with complex medical needs. Currently pursuing a Licensed Assisted Living Director (LALD) Certificate to expand leadership, regulatory compliance, and long-term care management expertise.

Nursing Assistant at Allina Health – United Hospital (2024-02 – Present)

• Provide compassionate patient-centered care in an acute care hospital.
• Assist patients with mobility, ADLs, and rehabilitation exercises.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Monitor patient conditions and report changes promptly.

Resident Assistant at Vivie – River Heights Assisted Living (2025-11 – Present)

• Assist residents with ADLs.
• Administer medications and maintain accurate documentation.
• Support individualized care plans.

Health Unit Coordinator at Allina Health – United Hospital (Neuro-Spine Unit) (2024-02 – 2025-02)

• Coordinated admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Managed patient charts and physician orders in Epic.
• Communicated with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

Nursing Assistant / Lead Caregiver at White Pines Assisted Living (2020-06 – 2025-01)

• Supervised caregivers.
• Administered medications and maintained documentation.
• Collaborated with nurses and families.

Some College Coursework – Herzing University

Licensed Assisted Living Director (LALD) Certificate – Herzing University