Ashly Mcconathy Bryan
Ruston,LA
Summary
*Intensive Care Nurse (2005-2008)
*Med-Surg (2005-2008)
*PCU (2005-2008)
*Case Mgt (PRN) (2006)
*Surgery Scheduler (2015-2016)
*Labor and Delivery, also floated to NICU (2008-2018)
*Clinic Nurse (2018-now)
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Francis Primary Care - Dr. Ensminger
Ruston, LA
03.2018 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Registered Nurse
NLMC
Ruston, LA
12.2005 - 03.2018
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA12.2005
Skills
- Accurate Documentation
- Preventive Healthcare
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Compassionate and Caring
- Equipment Sterilization
- Patient Care Assessment
- Procedure Assistance
- Nursing Consultation
- Creative Problem Solving
- Patient Examination
- Treatment Preparation
- Care Coordination
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Critical Thinking
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Medication Administration
- Routine Examinations
- Medical Device Prescriptions
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Student Precepting
- Infection Control Procedures
- Surgical Assistance
- Delegation and Motivation
- Direct Patient Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Francis Primary Care - Dr. Ensminger
03.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
NLMC
12.2005 - 03.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
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