Ashlee Freeman
Elkin,NC
Summary
Experienced RN that has developed skills in patient care management, emotional support, and interdisciplinary collaboration in hospice environment, seeking to transition into new field. Expertise in care coordination and resource management, with focus on patient and family advocacy. Looking to leverage these transferrable skills to make meaningful impact in different professional setting.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
PruittHealth Hospice - Wilkes
01.2024 - Current
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless communication and continuity of care.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of current hospice services through regular audits and feedback from patients, families, and staff.
- Advocated for patients' wishes regarding treatment options, preserving dignity in their final days.
- Supported bereaved families through grief counseling resources and post-mortem follow-up calls, demonstrating genuine compassion during times of loss.
- Educated families on the hospice process, enabling informed decision-making during a difficult time.
- Participated in continuous professional development to stay current with best practices in hospice case management and end-of-life care.
- Managed caseloads efficiently, ensuring timely assessment and intervention for optimal end-of-life care.
- Provided direct nursing care, ensuring the highest level of comfort for patients facing terminal illness.
- Improved family satisfaction by providing compassionate support and regular communication on patient progress.
- Mentored new nurses in the field of hospice case management, contributing to a skilled workforce dedicated to quality end-of-life care.
- Streamlined documentation processes, resulting in more accurate and up-to-date patient records.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
Clinical Competency Coordinator - RN
PruittHealth - Elkin
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Established a supportive learning environment by providing guidance and mentorship to nursing staff.
- Increased collaboration among nursing staff, promoting shared decision-making and improved patient outcomes through targeted educational initiatives.
- Reduced knowledge gaps by creating customized training plans that addressed specific needs within the nursing team.
- Improved patient safety by designing and conducting simulation exercises that strengthened nurses' critical thinking skills.
- Maintained compliance with accreditation standards by updating curriculum materials in accordance with industry best practices.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of training programs, making necessary adjustments to optimize learning outcomes.
- Streamlined orientation processes for new hires, ensuring timely integration into clinical settings.
Hospice Registered Nurse
Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and addressing individual needs.
- Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to each patient''s unique circumstances.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering a supportive work environment conducive to professional growth.
- Increased hospice awareness within the community by participating in public speaking engagements and educational events.
- Managed complex caseloads involving diverse diagnoses such as cancer, heart failure, dementia, COPD, liver disease, kidney failure among others.
- Conducted regular clinical assessments of assigned patients, identifying any changes in condition that may necessitate modifications to the care plan.
- Streamlined documentation procedures, ensuring accurate and timely updates in electronic medical records.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills while working closely with interdisciplinary team members and maintaining open lines of dialogue with patients' families.
Registered Nurse
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Worked closely with and assisted obstetricians and midwives with inductions, deliveries, and the care of mothers and newborns directly after birth.
- Performed assessments, vital signs checks, and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Education
Associate of Science - LPN-ADN
Davidson County Community College
Thomasville, NC05.2022
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Surry Community College
Dobson, NC12.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Surry Community College
Dobson, NC05.2010
Skills
- Compassionate communication
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Quality improvement
- Care coordination
- Advanced care planning
- Symptom management
- Interpersonal and written communication
- EMR / EHR
- Case evaluation
- Medical records management
- Resource utilization
- Patient advocacy
Certification
- CPR/BLS
- ACLS
Affiliations
Phi Theta Kappa
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
PruittHealth Hospice - Wilkes
01.2024 - Current
Clinical Competency Coordinator - RN
PruittHealth - Elkin
03.2023 - 01.2024
Hospice Registered Nurse
Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care
10.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
06.2022 - 10.2022
- CPR/BLS
- ACLS
Associate of Science - LPN-ADN
Davidson County Community College
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Surry Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Surry Community College
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