Allison Ashmore
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
South Denver Gastroenterology
07.2023 - Current
- Admit patients for procedures such as EGD/Bravo, Colonoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy including starting IV's.
- Initiate and administers IV moderate sedation under direction of physician. Monitoring patients response to medication.
- Assesses and document patients physical status upon arriving to recovery room. Monitors patients and informs physician of observed complications. Discharges patient when stable.
- Completes pre and post procedure calls to patients. Delivers pathology results to patient via portal/mail.
- Recover patients from anesthesia and moderate sedation, monitor vital signs, and provide discharge instructions.
- On Quality Improvement committee doing chart audits and incident report monitoring.
Charge Registered Nurse
Davita Kidney Care
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Supervise and perform direct patient care for up to 16 patients, including initiating and terminating hemodialysis treatment, monitoring vital signs, performing physical assessment of patients, performing and documenting ordered laboratory orders.
- Deliver care to patients who are often dealing with multiple co-morbidities which require unique treatment plans and the ability to leverage broad range of nursing skills and knowledge.
- Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Do rounds with physicians every week and initiate/transcribe new orders.
- Notify physician of any new changes and respond to emergencies appropriately.
- Administer IV medications, collaborate with dietitian and social worker to ensure support during their dialysis journey.
Weekend Supervisor, LVN
HarborChase Assisted Living & Memory Care
09.2017 - 04.2021
- Provide supervision, behavioral, and emotional support to residents.
- Administer oral, subcutaneous, and rectal medications to maximum of 30 residents.
- Perform physical assessment of patients to monitor after falls.
- Work with hospice and home health to carry out successful treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions.
- Perform monthly Medication Administration Record audits.
- Supervising up to 8 Med Techs and Certified Nursing Assistants.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Collin College
McKinney, TX07.2021
Licenced Vocational Nursing -
North Central Texas College
Corinth, TX09.2014
Certification
Registered Nurse
State of Colorado
#1690674
BLS Certification
Expires 10/2024
ACLS Certification
Expires 7/2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse
South Denver Gastroenterology
07.2023 - Current
Charge Registered Nurse
Davita Kidney Care
08.2021 - 06.2023
Weekend Supervisor, LVN
HarborChase Assisted Living & Memory Care
09.2017 - 04.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Collin College
Licenced Vocational Nursing -
North Central Texas College
Registered Nurse
State of Colorado
#1690674
BLS Certification
Expires 10/2024
ACLS Certification
Expires 7/2025
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