Ashleigh West
Battle Creek
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse skilled in medication administration, patient assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through critical thinking and effective health education. My passion is education, advocacy, and support. I always tell my patients "I became a nurse because I love people."
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Laurels of Bedford
Battle Creek
06.2024 - Current
- Educated patients and families on effective health management and personalized recovery strategies, enhancing patient understanding and engagement.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to streamline coordination of patient care services, ensuring comprehensive support tailored to individual needs.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients per care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Provided wound care to patients using several techniques including wound vacs, wet to dry dressings, packing, central line dressings.
- Administered IV medications and maintained PICC lines
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Ensured compliance with safety and infection control protocols in the facility.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients during treatment processes.
- Advocated for patients by promoting and upholding their rights, values, and beliefs, fostering an environment of respect and dignity in care.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Educated new nurses and demonstrated strong leadership skills as a nurse preceptor and charge nurse.
Registered Nurse
Thornapple Manor
Hastings
11.2019 - 01.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Laurels of Galesburg
2016 - 2019
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MI06-2019
Associate of Applied Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MI01-2016
Skills
- Medication administration
- IV and venipuncture certified
- Intravenous therapy
- IV therapy management
- Medication and IV administration
- Wound care techniques
- Wound care
- Patient assessment
- Patient assessments
- Patient education
- Patient discharge
- Emotional support
- Health advocacy
- Family advocacy
- Electronic health records
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Team coordination
- Critical thinking
- Problem resolution
- Staff supervision
- Leadership development
- Mobility assistance
- Insulin medication assistance
- HIPAA education
- Emotional awareness
- Stress mitigation
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Laurels of Bedford
06.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Thornapple Manor
11.2019 - 01.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Laurels of Galesburg
2016 - 2019
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Kellogg Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Kellogg Community College