Ashley Bowling
Richmond,KY
Summary
Versatile registered nurse with several years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flex Float Nurse
CHI Saint Joseph Hospital
Lexington , KY
11.2014 - Current
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube management.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and safety.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
- Recorded actions or behaviors of clinical significance in EMR system charts and kept physicians informed.
- Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
- Performed wound care including dressing changes, debridement and irrigation; monitored healing progress.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
ADON
Crystal Care Nursing Home
Portsmouth , OH
11.2012 - 11.2014
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
- Updated procedures necessary for compounding, mixing, packaging, and labeling medications.
- Facilitated monthly meetings with nursing staff to review changes in policies, procedures, or standards of care.
- Evaluated outcomes of nursing interventions and provided feedback on best practices.
- Developed and maintained staffing schedule in accordance with contract terms, budget mandates and accreditation standards for nursing coverage.
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
- Maintained current knowledge of trends in healthcare by attending conferences, seminars, webinars.
Staff Nurse
Concord Health and Rehabilitation Center
Wheelersburg, OH
01.2011 - 11.2012
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality policies when dealing with sensitive information.
- Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Treated and monitored wounds using liquid skin, sutures, and bandages.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH05-2015
Associate of Arts -
Delta College of Arts & Technology
Lafayette, LA05-2008
High School Diploma -
South Webster High School
South Webster, OH05-2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Downers Grove, ILSkills
- Vaccine administration
- Medical assessment
- Nursing staff leadership
- IV management
- Ventilator support
- Chart updating
- Discharge coordination
- Precepting
- Medication distribution
- Taking vitals
- Patient discharge
- Patient assessments
- Feeding pumps
- Intravenous therapy
Certification
- BLS- Current
- ACLS- Current
Timeline
Flex Float Nurse
CHI Saint Joseph Hospital
11.2014 - Current
ADON
Crystal Care Nursing Home
11.2012 - 11.2014
Staff Nurse
Concord Health and Rehabilitation Center
01.2011 - 11.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Shawnee State University
Associate of Arts -
Delta College of Arts & Technology
High School Diploma -
South Webster High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing