Ashley Opperman
Mt Vernon,IN
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse recognized for productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency care, and pain management. Possess strong communication skills, adaptability to high-stress environments, and ability to work effectively in team settings. Excel in providing exceptional patient care through empathy, patience, and active listening.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Deaconess Women's Hospital
Newburgh, Indiana
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Provide individualized patient care, maintaining safety, and working with interdisciplinary teams to create a better plan of care for each individual patient
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Answered patient questions regarding their medical conditions or treatment plans.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Cared for clinic patients by administering medications and treatments for various conditions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss individual patient cases and coordinate care plans across departments.
Nurse Clinical Supervisor
Together Home Care
Evansville, Indiana
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Coordinated services between multiple departments to keep procedures and testing on track.
- Maintained departmental policies, procedures or infection control standards.
- Developed and maintained departmental policies, procedures or patient care standards based on evidence-based practice guidelines or expert opinion.
- Collaborated with physicians, other healthcare professionals and administrative staff to ensure quality patient care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Deaconess Gateway Hospital
Newburgh, Indiana
04.2020 - 09.2021
- Assisted physicians during exams or other medical procedures as needed.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system.
- Supported new staff members by providing orientation to the Medical-Surgical Unit procedures and protocols.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Registered Nurse
Dr. McCords
Newburgh, Indiana
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Coordinated closely with gastroenterologist.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Answered patient questions regarding their medical conditions or treatment plans.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Cared for clinic patients by administering medications and treatments for various conditions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Registered Nurse
Deaconess Hospital (Gateway)
Newburgh, Indiana
05.2018 - 02.2020
- Company Overview: the heart group
- Answered patient questions regarding their medical conditions or treatment plans.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation according to clinic standards.
Registered Nurse
Deaconess Hospital (Gateway)
Newburgh, Indiana
05.2018 - 12.2019
- Company Overview: Surgery Oncology
- Provide individualized patient care, maintaining safety, and working with interdisciplinary teams to create a better plan of care for each individual patient
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Student Nurse
Deaconess Hospital (Gateway)
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Take on responsibilities of a registered nurse under the supervision of an RN
- Assisted in administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans for complex cases.
- Performed physical exams and collected vital signs for assigned patients.
- Supported the administration of IV medications and fluids under close supervision.
- Participated in patient rounds with healthcare teams to discuss care plans.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Education
Nursing
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, Indiana05-2025
ASN - RN program
Ivy tech community college
05.2018
Skills
- Adaptability
- Compassionate
- Multitasking
- Organized & Detail-oriented
- Eager to learn
- Dependable & Hard-working
- Patient care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Medication administration
- Clinical documentation
- Patient advocacy
- Team coordination
- Safety protocols
- Patient management
- Family and patient support
Skillscertifications
- Adaptability
- Compassionate
- Multitasking
- ACLS/BLS
- Organized & Detail-oriented
- Eager to learn
- Dependable & Hard-working
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Deaconess Women's Hospital
01.2023 - 06.2023
Nurse Clinical Supervisor
Together Home Care
09.2021 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Deaconess Gateway Hospital
04.2020 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse
Dr. McCords
01.2020 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse
Deaconess Hospital (Gateway)
05.2018 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse
Deaconess Hospital (Gateway)
05.2018 - 12.2019
Student Nurse
Deaconess Hospital (Gateway)
06.2017 - 05.2018
Nursing
University of Southern Indiana
ASN - RN program
Ivy tech community college