Ashleah EDWARDS
Joplin,United States
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with extensive experience providing compassionate care in high-stress environment, including hospice and oncology settings. Adept at coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality, with proven track record of efficiently managing medications and patient examinations. Recognized for excellent patient communication and a commitment to supporting families through challenging health situations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
Phoenix Home Care and Hospice
Joplin, MO
07.2024 - Current
- Provided nursing care to hospice patients in accordance with the individualized plan of care.
- Developed and implemented strategies to meet the goals of the patient's plan of care.
- Assessed and evaluated patient's physical, psychological, social, spiritual, cultural and environmental needs.
- Coordinated communication between healthcare providers, family members and other support personnel.
- Educated families on end-of-life issues such as pain management and grief counseling.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, medications, discharge plans and other pertinent information.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to develop comprehensive plans of care for each patient.
- Performed physical examinations; administered medications; monitored vital signs; collected specimens for laboratory testing.
- Conducted home visits to evaluate the effectiveness of a patient's current plan of care.
- Coordinated services with community resources, including medical equipment suppliers and pharmacies.
- Assisted with end-of-life decisions by providing guidance on advance directives such as living wills or do not resuscitate orders.
- Collaborated with physicians regarding changes in medication regimens or symptom management protocols.
- Evaluated patient responses to interventions and modified plans accordingly.
- Counseled family members on coping skills when dealing with terminal illness.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times for both patients and their families.
- Created discharge plans that included follow up appointments after leaving hospice care.
- Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in pain management, wound care and medication dosing.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
- Served as a liaison between healthcare providers, insurance companies, legal representatives and government agencies involved in a patient's case.
Infusion Nurse
Infinity Infusion Nursing
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Emotionally supported patients during treatments and gave information on support groups and therapy services.
- Spoke with patients to better understand experienced side effects, noting details in charts for physician follow-up.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Registered Nurse
Walker Agency
Kansas City, MO
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgment.
- Demonstrated high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills and adaptability in fast-paced and unpredictable medical environment.
- Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.
- Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
- Administered treatments, therapies and medication according to prescribed methods and protocols.
- Monitored unexpected patient events, interactions or outcomes and recorded incident report in certain situations.
- Recorded actions or behaviors of clinical significance in EMR system charts and kept physicians informed.
- Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Registered Nurse
McCamey County Hospital District
McCamey, TX
08.2017 - 03.2018
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones.
- Administered injections, medications and wound care according to needs.
- Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored staffs' implementation of physician's orders.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Complied with OSHA programs, maintaining safe and clean working environment.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
Float Registered Nurse
Freeman Health System
Joplin, MO
04.2014 - 04.2015
- Followed established policies related to performance improvement, attendance, safety and environmental and infection-control guidelines.
- Safeguarded patient privacy through stringent adherence to HIPAA requirements.
- Assessed patient conditions, recorded physical findings and explained prognosis.
- Recommended medication, physical therapy or related therapeutic procedures to manage diagnosed conditions.
- Oversaw treatment room preparation of supplies and medical equipment.
- Identified and facilitated patient referrals to address complex medical issues.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Radiation Oncology Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Joplin
Joplin, MO
08.2007 - 03.2014
- Provided patients with information on range of subjects, not limited to side effects from chemotherapy and benefits of proper nutrition during treatment.
- Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for cancer patients receiving treatment.
- Provided emotional support for patients receiving physically taxing treatments.
- Expertly explained diagnoses to patients and discussed next steps for treatment and care in easy-to-understand terminology.
- Supported patients receiving treatment by carefully listening and offering comfort.
- Wrote detailed notes regarding patient discussions in patient charts.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Connors State College
Warner, OK05.2002
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Connors State College
Warner, OK05.2002
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OKSkills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Examination
- Medication Administration
- Preventive Healthcare
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Procedure Assistance
- Accurate Documentation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Clear Patient Communication
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Infusion Medication Administration
- Infection Control Procedures
- Needs Assessment
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Routine Examinations
- Direct Patient Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
Phoenix Home Care and Hospice
07.2024 - Current
Infusion Nurse
Infinity Infusion Nursing
08.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
Walker Agency
11.2019 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse
McCamey County Hospital District
08.2017 - 03.2018
Float Registered Nurse
Freeman Health System
04.2014 - 04.2015
Radiation Oncology Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Joplin
08.2007 - 03.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Connors State College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Connors State College
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
University of Oklahoma
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