Amanda Ashworth
Chillicothe,OH
Summary
Caring and knowledgeable nurse with a strong background in patient care and navigation. Consistently enhancing patient outcomes through skilled patient assessment and health education. Expert at coordination of care and strong multidisciplinary communication.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthopedic Nurse Navigator
Adena Health
06.2017 - Current
- Promotes optimal health outcomes by coordinating health care services, assessing needs, and addressing with referrals and appointment with providers across various health systems.
- Reduces hospital readmissions by serving as a liaison between patients, family members, and health care providers to ensure seamless communication and continuity of care.
- Empower patients through education on self-care techniques, enabling them to manage their own health more effectively.
- Built partnerships with local agencies and groups to assist with patient care, support or educational needs.
- Managed postoperative pain effectively using multimodal strategies including pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of orthopedic patients to identify individual needs, preferences, and goals for personalized care plans.
Telephone Triage Nurse
Adena Health
05.2014 - 06.2017
- Maintained clear communication with health care providers, ensuring proper documentation of telephone encounters for continuity of care.
- Contributed to improved patient outcomes by identifying potential health risks through assessment during telephone encounters.
- Assisted in the development of new telephone triage protocols, for optimal patient care and delivery.
- Performed additional duties within the clinic such as patient assessment intake, provided discharge instructions regarding medical care, and administered injections.
- Oriented and trained less experienced clinic staff in specific operations and procedures, and assisted with interviews when hiring new positions.
Home Health LPN
Ohio Job and Family Services
12.2010 - 10.2013
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills in identifying changes in patient conditions and taking appropriate actions through timely communication with health care team members.
- Educated patients and families on disease prevention, health management, and self-care techniques for optimal wellbeing.
- Determined and addressed individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH06-2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ohio University Chillicothe
Chillicothe, OH08-2014
Licensed Practical Nursing
Hocking College
Nelsonville, OH09-2010
Skills
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Clinical assessment
- Multidisciplinary communication
- Medication and IV administration
- Multitasking
- Basic Life Support
- CPR Certification
- Wound Dressing
- Nursing care plans
- Health Education
Timeline
Orthopedic Nurse Navigator
Adena Health
06.2017 - Current
Telephone Triage Nurse
Adena Health
05.2014 - 06.2017
Home Health LPN
Ohio Job and Family Services
12.2010 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ohio University Chillicothe
Licensed Practical Nursing
Hocking College
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