Ashley Appel
Jetmore
Summary
Dedicated RN with extensive experience at St. Catherine's Hospital, excelling in patient assessment and education. Demonstrated compassion and empathy while enhancing patient satisfaction and coordinating comprehensive care for diverse populations. Proven ability to manage complex situations, ensuring safety and effective communication during labor and delivery. Strong clinical judgment in high-pressure environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
St. Catherine's Hospital Dodge City
05.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Enhanced the birthing experience for patients with various labor support techniques such as breathing exercises, position changes, and comfort measures.
- Evaluated neonates'' overall well-being immediately after birth using Apgar scoring systems while initiating prompt interventions when necessary.
- Scheduled follow-up visits and instructed care for new mothers for weeks immediately following childbirth.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
RN
Hodgeman County Health Center
05.2022 - Current
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
RN
Western Plains Medical Center
05.2010 - 05.2022
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Coordinated seamlessly with other healthcare professionals including obstetricians, midwives, pediatricians, and social workers resulting in comprehensive care for patients.
- Developed strong rapport with patients by establishing trusting relationships that facilitated open communication about sensitive topics related to pregnancy and childbirth.
Education
Nursing
North Central Kansas Technical College
Hays, KS05-2010
Skills
- Basic life support
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Medication administration
- Strong clinical judgment
Timeline
RN
St. Catherine's Hospital Dodge City
05.2023 - Current
RN
Hodgeman County Health Center
05.2022 - Current
RN
Western Plains Medical Center
05.2010 - 05.2022
Nursing
North Central Kansas Technical College
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