Ashley Ashton
Spring,TX
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Student Extern with hands-on training in patient care, medical procedures, and healthcare administration. Possess strong skills in critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving. Demonstrated ability to foster relationships with patients and healthcare team members while contributing positively to patient outcomes. Committed to adhering to all medical protocols for optimal patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center
Longview, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
Nursing Student Extern
Memorial Hermann Hospital
Houston, TX
07.2022 - Current
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Assisted with mobility, including transferring patients using appropriate lifting techniques.
- Documented patient care activities and observations in medical records accurately.
- Engaged in reflective practice and sought feedback to improve nursing competencies.
CNA
University Medical Center Hospital, UMC
Lubbock, Texas
03.2020 - 07.2022
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
Education
High School Diploma -
The Woodlands High School
The Woodlands, TX07-2020
Some College (No Degree) - Pre Nursing
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TXSome College (No Degree) - Nursing
East Texas Baptist University
Marshall, TXSkills
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Patient Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Basic Life Support
- communication
- team work
- observant
Certification
- CNA license
- Cpr certified
- ACLS certified
Accomplishments
- Pre nursing association TTu 2020-2022
- National Honors Society 2018,2019
Timeline
CNA
Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Nursing Student Extern
Memorial Hermann Hospital
07.2022 - Current
CNA
University Medical Center Hospital, UMC
03.2020 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
The Woodlands High School
Some College (No Degree) - Pre Nursing
Texas Tech University
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
East Texas Baptist University