Ashley Byrge
Seymour,IN
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience excelling in patient education and advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through strong clinical judgment and effective documentation. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop tailored care plans, ensuring comprehensive support and fostering a positive healthcare environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Schneck Medical Center
Seymour, IN
01.2017 - 03.2026
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
- Assisted in developing care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Schneck Medical Center
Seymour, IN
06.2016 - 01.2017
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient support and education.
- Documented patient progress and treatments in electronic health records for seamless communication.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Covered Bridge Health Campus
Seymour, IN
01.2012 - 06.2016
- Served as Unit Manager/Scheduler.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Columbus, IN12-2016
Skills
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Professional bedside manner
- Complex Problem-solving
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Schneck Medical Center
01.2017 - 03.2026
Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Schneck Medical Center
06.2016 - 01.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Covered Bridge Health Campus
01.2012 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana