ASHELEE BARREAU
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with correctional healthcare, hemodialysis, behavioral health, and outpatient experience. Brings strong patient assessment, IV insertion, therapeutic communication, medication administration, and clinical monitoring skills, with a focus on safety, documentation, and individualized care planning. Works closely with interdisciplinary teams to support timely intervention and continuity of care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
CORRECTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES — NIC/BHTU / PACE UNIT
09.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with medical conditions and serious mental illness or behavioral health needs in a correctional healthcare setting.
- Conducted patient assessments, monitored vital signs and clinical status, and identified changes in physical or behavioral presentation for timely intervention.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments, monitor patient responses, and document clinical findings and nursing interventions.
- Promoted patient safety through clinical monitoring, identified emerging medical or behavioral health concerns, and escalated changes in condition promptly.
- Respond promptly to medical emergencies and coordinate appropriate interventions according to established protocols.
- Utilize therapeutic communication to establish rapport, engage patients in their care, provide education, and support adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to communicate patient needs, support individualized care planning, and promote continuity of care.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, responses to treatment, and changes in clinical status.
- Supported staff orientation to ensure new hires understood their roles and responsibilities., delegated responsibilities, and performed shift leadership duties.
Registered Nurse
DAVITA
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Assessed patients before, during, and after hemodialysis treatments and monitored for changes in clinical condition.
- Cannulated arteriovenous fistulas and grafts and managed central venous catheters according to established protocols.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored patient responses to treatment.
- Reviewed laboratory results and promptly communicated critical findings to healthcare providers to facilitate timely interventions.
- Educated patients on kidney disease and dialysis treatments, enhancing their understanding of ongoing care needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and maintain continuity of care across treatment phases.
Staff Nurse
KINGS COUNTY HOSPITAL
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and reassessments, documented clinical findings, and monitored treatment responses to ensure optimal care.
- Administered medications, performed venipuncture and peripheral IV insertion, and monitored treatment responses.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized plans of care.
- Screened patients for psychosocial concerns, including depression and suicide risk, to identify needs for timely intervention and support.
- Identified and reported safety concerns, effectively communicating changes in patient status through established escalation procedures to enhance patient safety.
- Advocated for patients and families and provided education tailored to individual needs.
Registered Nurse
COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NETWORK
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Triaged walk-in patients, assessed presenting concerns, and implemented effective nursing interventions to ensure timely care.
- Administered prescribed medications and vaccinations and monitored patient responses.
- Performed venipuncture and followed up on abnormal laboratory results and referrals.
- Educated patients on health conditions and treatment plans, promoting understanding and adherence to preventive care.
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation and collaborated with healthcare professionals, enhancing continuity of care.
Medical Assistant
GARDEN OB/GYN
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Conducted patient intake, gathered medical histories and vital signs, and prepared patients for examinations to ensure readiness for clinical care.
- Assisted with clinical procedures, performed phlebotomy, and processed laboratory specimens.
- Updated electronic health records and relayed important findings to healthcare providers to enhance patient care coordination.
- Maintained clean, organized, and safe examination rooms and clinical equipment to support optimal clinical operations.
Nursing Student
JOSEPH P. ADDABBO FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, SITE 6
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Assisted with COVID-19 vaccinations, monitored patients, educated patients on post-vaccination effects, documented clinical information, and scheduled follow-ups to ensure comprehensive care.
- Educated patients on post-vaccination effects and identified adverse reactions needing medical attention to enhance patient safety.
Nursing Student
RUTLAND NURSING HOME
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Obtained vital signs, collected patient histories, and monitored laboratory values to ensure accurate patient assessments under clinical supervision.
- Utilized therapeutic communication skills and collaborated with interdisciplinary team to enhance patient care outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Capella University
01-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing (ASN)
New York City College of Technology
01-2022
Associate - Liberal Arts and Sciences, Honors
New York City College of Technology
01-2019
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Hemodialysis management
- Dialysis management
- Medication management
- IV insertion
- Clinical recordkeeping
- Mental health assessment
Personal Information
Title: REGISTERED NURSE | PSYCHIATRIC, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & MEDICAL NURSING
Certification
- New York State Registered Professional Nurse (RN) | License No. 845747
- Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association
Affiliations
American Nurses Association
CORE CLINICAL COMPETENCIES
- Medical and Behavioral Health Assessment
- Therapeutic Communication and Patient Engagement
- Psychosocial Screening and Risk Identification
- Patient Safety and Crisis Response
- Medication Administration and Monitoring
- Clinical Observation and Monitoring
- Individualized Care Planning and Patient Education
- Recognition and Escalation of Changes in Condition
- Electronic Health Records and Clinical Documentation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Patient Advocacy
- Venipuncture, Phlebotomy, and Peripheral IV Insertion
- Hemodialysis and Vascular Access Cannulation
- Central Venous Catheter Management
- Critical Thinking, Leadership, and Delegation
Timeline
Staff Nurse
CORRECTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES — NIC/BHTU / PACE UNIT
09.2024 - Current
Staff Nurse
KINGS COUNTY HOSPITAL
01.2024 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
DAVITA
05.2023 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse
COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NETWORK
06.2022 - 11.2022
Nursing Student
JOSEPH P. ADDABBO FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, SITE 6
01.2021 - 05.2021
Medical Assistant
GARDEN OB/GYN
09.2020 - 09.2021
Nursing Student
RUTLAND NURSING HOME
01.2020 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing (ASN)
New York City College of Technology
Associate - Liberal Arts and Sciences, Honors
New York City College of Technology