Ashley Abernathy
Colorado City,CO
Summary
Experienced registered nurse with 10 years of experience in the medical profession proving care in rehabilitation, medical- surgical, oncology, and surgical nursing. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Radiation Oncology Registered Nurse
UC Health Parkview
Pueblo, CO
04.2023 - Current
- Providing patients with information about their disease, treatment options, medications, followups, side effects of treatment, and referrals to available resources.
- Assessing and developing a personalized plan of care for each patient.
- Closely observing patients for side effects of Radiation.
- Collaborating with other medical specialties to provide comprehensive care.
- Providing emotional support for patients, families, and caregivers.
- Preparing and educating patients for surgical procedures.
- Working closely with providers during surgical procedures to provide best patient outcomes.
- Closely monitoring operative patients and reporting changes in condition to appropriate team members (Ex. Measuring and recording patients' vital signs. Treating pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms)
Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse
Parkwest Surgery Center
Pueblo, CO
04.2019 - 02.2023
- Monitoring post-operative patients' levels of consciousness during recovery from anesthesia. Measuring and recording patients' vital signs.
- Closely observing patients for signs of side effects of anesthesia medication.
- Treating pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms of anesthesia.
- Updating charts, patient files, and medical records.
- Collaborating with the medical team on post-operative patient care and facilitating timely specialized interventions.
- Providing comfort and reassurance to distressed post-operative patients and concerned family members.
- Educating patients and their families on post-surgery care, as well as answering questions.
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Parkview Medical Center- 3SW
Pueblo, CO
06.2017 - 04.2019
- Assessing and developing a personalized plan of care for each patient.
- Administering medications and treatments as directed by the doctor, medical oncologist, and other health care professionals.
- Observing, recording, and reporting changes in your patient’s condition to doctors and other health care providers
- Providing patients with information about their disease, treatment plan, medications, home care needs, follow-up appointments, and referrals to community resources
Certified Nursing Assistant
Parkview Medical Center- Rehab
Pueblo, CO
07.2012 - 06.2017
- Utilized hospital systems to monitor and report on individual patient care, including lab results, allergies, and vital signs.
- Provides for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary and ambulating, turning, and positioning patients; and providing fresh water and nourishment between meals.
- Maintains work operations by following policies and procedures.
- Protects organization’s value by keeping patient information confidential.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO05.2017
High School Diploma -
Pueblo West High School
Pueblo West, CO05.2011
Skills
- Oncology nursing care
- Surgical care
- CPR
- ACLS/PALS
Reference
Brian Bell- Anesthesiologist
Phone: 719-229-1516
Shelley Adams- Director of Radiation Oncology Facility Phone: 719-542-1680
Vaness Pittman-Co-Worker ParkWest Surgery
Phone: 719-225-3999
Timeline
Radiation Oncology Registered Nurse
UC Health Parkview
04.2023 - Current
Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse
Parkwest Surgery Center
04.2019 - 02.2023
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Parkview Medical Center- 3SW
06.2017 - 04.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Parkview Medical Center- Rehab
07.2012 - 06.2017
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Pueblo Community College
High School Diploma -
Pueblo West High School