Ashley Binegar
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to work together as a team to achieve the best patient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Supervisor
Chalet Healthcare And Rehabilitation
Indianapolis, IN
03.2022 - Current
- Supervise 15-20 employees
- Administer IV medications, G-tube care and administration per physicians orders.
- Provide Trach care
- Educate, Support, Sponsor, Coach, Counsel, and Direct employees to ensure quality and safe resident care.
- Evaluated patient records regularly to identify opportunities for improvement in service delivery.
- Investigated incidents involving patients or staff members, documenting findings as necessary. Report incidents to appropriate interdisciplinary team members.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings between physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, dietitians, and pharmacists to discuss treatment plans for individual patients.
- Resolve conflicts among nursing staff in a timely manner while promoting positive working relationships.
- Audited and completed charts, evaluations and medical forms.
- Reviewed and completed admission and discharge assessments.
- Liaised between patients and families by providing health information and addressing questions and concerns.
RN Case Manager
Care Hospice
Indianapolis, IN
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Ensured dignity, comfort, family support, and advocated for patients' during end of life care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects and what to expect during end of life to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Coordinate physical, emotional, and spiritual care of the patient and family.
- Monitor patient vital signs, including body temperature, heart rate, respiration rate and blood pressure
- Notifying physicians when there is a change in a patient’s condition
- Counseling family members to help them know what to expect as their loved one’s condition worsens
- Making family members aware of resources like counseling and government programs
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress in the electronic health record.
- Monitored and evaluated effectiveness of treatment plans and interventions.
RN Floor Nurse
University Heights And Living
Indianapolis, IL
05.2020 - 10.2021
- Work closely with the facility Physician to create and implement care plans and also notify physician if patient's condition improves or deteriorates.
- Advocate for patient's and family members
- Increased efficiency in the workplace by streamlining processes and maintaining accurate records of patients'' medical histories.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Work closely with the facility Physician to create and implement care plans and also notify physician if patient's condition improves or deteriorates.
- Follow the plan of care closely and notify MD of any changes.
- Reviewed lab values for accuracy prior to administering prescribed medications.
- Performed wound care, catheter insertion and removal, intravenous therapy, medication administration, and other treatments as ordered by physicians.
- Responded to medical emergencies promptly and provided life-saving interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
RN Case Manager
Transitions Hospice Care
Indianapolis, IN
11.2019 - 04.2020
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
- Collaborated with social worker, chaplin, volunteers and home health aides to coordinate patients' overall care and well being.
- Monitored and evaluated effectiveness of treatment plans and interventions.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Conducted weekly interdisciplinary team meetings to review case management activities for assigned caseloads.
- Coordinating physical, emotional, and spiritual care of the patient and family
- Charted weekly progress notes and quarterly summaries.
Registered Nurse
Southpointe Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center
Indianapolis, IN
11.2017 - 11.2019
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions during acute stay and discharge planning.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies for any adverse reactions.
- Document medical information, as well as providing direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre and post-surgery patients.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, Diabetes and other conditions.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management during discharge planning.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Registered Nurse
West Health Center
Indianapolis, IN
07.2012 - 10.2017
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms. Communicate wants and needs to physician.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Make referrals to specialists when needed or ordered by physician.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Triage patients' over the telephone and give medical direction.
- Schedule appointments and obtain prior authorizations when warranted.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
Registered Nurse
Decatur Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
Indianapolis, IN
10.2010 - 07.2012
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Marian University
Indianapolis, IN05.2010
Skills
- Clinical Staff Management
- Patient Relations
- Training and mentoring
- Nursing Documentation
- Compassionate Care
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Medication Dispensing
- Clinical assessment
- Patient Advocacy
Timeline
RN Supervisor
Chalet Healthcare And Rehabilitation
03.2022 - Current
RN Case Manager
Care Hospice
11.2021 - 02.2022
RN Floor Nurse
University Heights And Living
05.2020 - 10.2021
RN Case Manager
Transitions Hospice Care
11.2019 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse
Southpointe Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center
11.2017 - 11.2019
Registered Nurse
West Health Center
07.2012 - 10.2017
Registered Nurse
Decatur Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
10.2010 - 07.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Marian University
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