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Ashley Alm

Lake Villa,IL

Summary

Dedicated and Compassionate liscensed RN offering proven skills in coordinating quality patient-centered care, medication administration and safe treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Certified in BLS, AHA CPR, Stop The Bleed, and Nurse Assisting.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Technician

Lake Behavioral Hospital
Waukegan, IL
03.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as social workers, psychiatrists, counselors and nurses to coordinate quality care for each client.
  • Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
  • Ensured safety of all clients through continuous observation and monitoring during shift hours.
  • Modeled appropriate communication and problem-solving skills in crisis situations involving patients, family or staff.
  • Monitored vital signs, including pulse, respiration and temperature, of psychiatric patients.
  • Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to help manage patient behavior.

Nursing Student - MedSurg & ED

Vista East Medical Center
Waukegan, IL
09.2022 - 04.2024
  • Provided safe, patient-centered nursing care, including wound care, medication administration, and other treatments according to best evidence-based practice.
  • Maintained accurate documentation in electronic medical records system.
  • Administered medications safely and accurately according to physician's orders.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and their families to ensure understanding of treatment plans and instructions.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care across departments.
  • Educated patients on health maintenance, preventive measures, and disease management strategies.

CNA

Victory Lakes Care Center
Lake Villa, IL
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
  • Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

College Of Lake County
Grayslake, IL
05-2024

High School Diploma -

Lakes Community High School
Lake Villa, IL
06.2020

Skills

  • Clinical Documentation
  • Care plan implementation
  • Patient Assessment
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Emergency medical treatment
  • Able to lift 50 pounds
  • Infection control procedures
  • Clinical decision making
  • Collecting vital signs and specimens
  • Patient Care and Education
  • Calm and level-headed under pressure
  • Effective theraputic communication

Timeline

Nursing Student - MedSurg & ED

Vista East Medical Center
09.2022 - 04.2024

Mental Health Technician

Lake Behavioral Hospital
03.2021 - Current

CNA

Victory Lakes Care Center
08.2020 - 12.2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

College Of Lake County

High School Diploma -

Lakes Community High School

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