Ashleigh Priest

Administered patient care plans, ensuring adherence to established protocols and standards of practice.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance care delivery.
• Educated patients and families on health management, promoting understanding of treatment regimens.
• Monitored vital signs and performed assessments to identify changes in patient conditions promptly.
• Mentored junior nursing staff, providing guidance on best practices and clinical skills development.
• Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient safety and minimize adverse events.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
• Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
• Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Skillfully performed various clinical procedures such as IV insertion, wound dressing changes, catheterizations; ensuring optimal comfort levels for patients during these processes.
• Performed Charge Nurse duties including reviewing charts and making informed decisions on proper patient placement, Code documentation, Making nursing assignments, Assisting Staff with various tasks and problem solving on a 42 bed Med-surg Unit.
• Supervised daily operations of medical-surgical unit, ensuring high-quality patient care and staff efficiency.
• Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to optimize workflow and resource allocation.
• Coordinated patient discharges from the Medical-Surgical unit, ensuring seamless transitions to post-acute care settings or home environments.

• Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries, enhancing overall shopping experience.
• Maintained knowledge of store promotions and sales to inform customers effectively.
• Trained new associates on operational procedures and customer service standards, fostering team efficiency.
• Collaborated with team members to restock shelves and organize merchandise displays for optimal visibility.
• Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
• Managed inventory restocking to ensure product availability and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Maintained inventory in 3 departments; Meat & Deli, Bakery, and Produce.