Ashleigh Foster
South Boston,Va
Summary
Motivational individual committed to maximizing learning opportunities in diverse academic settings. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet goals. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in higher education.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU
Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital
South Boston, Virginia
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Stabilized and provided direct care for over 50 patients while determining next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Personal Care Aide
Personal Home Care
South Boston, Virginia
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Ensure comfort and support to 1-2 patients per shift.
- Work cases upon patients’ specified & personal requests.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Personal Care Aide (PCA)
Team Nurse
South Boston, Virginia
06.2016 - 01.2017
- Ensure comfort and support to 2-3 patients per week.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Cashier
Walmart
South Boston, VA
11.2013 - 06.2016
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
- Greeted over 20 patients per day.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA12.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing (RN)
Southside Virginia Community College
South Boston, VA05.2019
Associates of Arts & Science -
SOUTHSIDE VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
South Boston, VA06.2013
First Year Studies -
Danville Community College
Danville, VA06.2013
High School Diploma -
Halifax County High School
South Boston, VA06.2013
Skills
- Decision Making
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Honesty and Integrity
- Attention to Detail
- Troubleshooting
- Customer/Patient Care
- Research
- Handling Customer Complaints
- Cooperative Attitude
- Strategic decision-making
- Reliable and Responsible
- Detail-Oriented
- Patient and family advocacy
- Individual and family support
- Mediation and crisis intervention
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
If the doors of perception were cleaned, everything would appear to man as it is: infinite.
William Blake
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ICU
Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital
08.2019 - 10.2019
Personal Care Aide
Personal Home Care
01.2017 - 03.2019
Personal Care Aide (PCA)
Team Nurse
06.2016 - 01.2017
Cashier
Walmart
11.2013 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Old Dominion University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing (RN)
Southside Virginia Community College
Associates of Arts & Science -
SOUTHSIDE VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
First Year Studies -
Danville Community College
High School Diploma -
Halifax County High School
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