Amy Ashley

• Administered controlled narcotics, medications, monitored vital signs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
• Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.

• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
• Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
• Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
• Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
• Assisted in minor surgical procedures, enhancing patient comfort and supporting surgical team efficiency.
• Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
• Educated families on follow up care and when to seek care if symptoms arise.

Provided care to medically frail individuals as well as daily care and ADLS.

• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives via g tubes.
• Replaced feeding tubes, changed colostomy bags, urostomy bags, cleaned tracheostomy tubes.

• I have traveled throughout my home county covering a circumference of 50 miles to provide home-healthcare services to adults and elderly patients diagnosed with chronic/terminal conditions, convalescing from surgical procedures or recovering from serious illness and injuries.
• Skillfully performed wound care procedures to promote healing and prevent infections.
• Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills in identifying changes in patient conditions and taking appropriate actions accordingly.
• Reduced hospital readmissions through diligent monitoring, early intervention, and timely communication with healthcare team members.
• Assisted patients with activities of daily living to promote independence.
• Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.

• I have experience working in a fast paced Primary Care Physicians Office where I assisted physicians with office procedures; obtained approval for prior authorizations.
• Administered vaccines to adults, teens, children and infants. Very familiar with NYSIIS and the documentation process
• Managed inventory of medical supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels while minimizing waste.
• Implemented infection control measures consistently, maintaining a safe and sanitary clinic environment for patients and staff.
• Safeguarded patient privacy by strictly adhering to HIPAA regulations when managing personal health information.
• Collaborated with healthcare professionals to update patient records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Coordinated referrals to specialists or external healthcare providers when necessary for specialized care.
• Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthy lifestyle choices.

• I have taken care of many elderly patients with and without dementia in their end stages of life in long term care facilities providing personal care, pain management, wound care, medication injections including blood glucose testing and insulin administration
• Educated clients and their families on the safe treatment of injuries, illnesses, and conditions
• Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
• Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
• Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
• Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
• Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.