Ashley Carpenter
Hurricane ,WV
Summary
New-grad RN with progressive experience in delivering compassionate care to patients. I am seeking to combine my past education and experience with my new education and field experience to pursue career opportunities as a Registered Nurse with a focus on delivering high-quality patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Extern
CAMC Memorial Hospital
12.2022 - Current
- Recorded vital signs of patients and documented information in Cerner and also reported changes to RN.
- Evaluated the patient's history, complaints, current symptoms, pain level, and mobility.
- Obtained blood glucose checks and documented levels in Cerner.
- Recorded intake and output of patients and documented the information in Cerner.
- Assisted with specimen collection and handled appropriately to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, daily hygiene tasks, and toileting.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Prepared and administered medications in accordance with established protocols.
- Assisted with administering IVs and removing IVs in accordance with established protocols.
- Maintained continuity of care by communicating changes in patient condition with physicians, family members, and other care team members.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Staffing Specialist
United Talent Staffing
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Advertised job opportunities on social media platforms and job boards.
- Maintained sales goals to work with other companies in the area.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Placed advertisements, evaluated applicant credentials, and conducted initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Scheduled interviews with potential candidates, filled out required paperwork, and prepared introduction manuals.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending them to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Managed applicant tracking system database by entering, updating, and maintaining candidate contact details, resumes, and supporting documentation.
- Developed guidelines, questionnaires, and processes for assessing, interviewing, and onboarding phases.
- Managed company tracking system database by entering, updating, and maintaining candidate contact details, resumes, and supporting documentation.
- Performed urinalysis testing to discourage illegal drug use in the company.
- Hired employees and initiated new hire paperwork process.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.
- Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance.
- Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
- Collaborated with the managers to determine the department's short and long-term hiring needs.
- Attended multiple community events
Cert Nursing Assistant/ Health Unit Coordinator 2
CAMC Women & Children's Hospital & CAMC Memorial
02.2018 - 10.2021
- Monitored EKGs, interpreted rhythms
- Maintained consults/referrals to different areas depending on patients' status.
- Maintained admissions and discharges within Cerner.
- Maintained clean and dirty beds within Cerner.
- Maintained physician orders
- Made charts for incoming patients and broke down charts for discharged patients.
- Called codes for respiratory and cardiac alerts.
- Paged physicians and other areas of the hospital needed for codes.
- Obtained vitals on patients and documented them in Cerner.
- Reported abnormal vitals to the RN.
- Assisted with patient ADLs such as bathing, dressing, feeding, oral hygiene, ambulating, toileting, and keeping comfortable.
- I hooked up patients to EKG monitoring
PRN Certified Nursing Assistant
Hubbard Hospice House
01.2015 - 02.2017
- Provided comfort care to patients and families.
- Supporting the patient's families.
- Providing assistance with ADLs such as bathing, dressing, feeding, grooming, oral hygiene, toileting, and repositioning.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy, and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health records.
- Provided end-of-life care to patients while being there during times of need for the families.
Front & Back Office Assistant
Fresenius Dialysis Center
03.2012 - 04.2013
- Greeted patients as they came into the office
- Checked in patients, and checked out patients
- Answered incoming phone calls
- Scheduled patients for follow-up appointments
- Maintained all physician orders, consults, and referrals
- Maintained payroll biweekly
- Handled all billing and insurance verifications within the office
- Obtained monthly inventory
- Maintained weekly and monthly reporting regarding billing and inventory
- Obtained and shipped labs at the end of the day
- Organized and maintained filing system
Certified Nursing Assistant
Broadmore Assisted Living
06.2008 - 06.2010
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facilities and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs, and answering calls.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health records.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy, and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Became a team lead, training new staff to the facility.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Charleston
Charleston, WV12.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Allied Health & Human Resources
Kanawha Valley Community And Technical College
Charleston, WV06.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Allied Health & Human Services, Minor Gerontology
Kanawha Valley Community And Technical College
Charleston, WV06.2012
Nursing Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Putnam Career And Technical Center
Eleanor, WV06.2008
High School Diploma -
Winfield High School
Winfield, WV 06.2008
Skills
- Accurate Documentation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Administer Medication
- Monitoring Vital Signs and I&Os
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- PICC Lines
- Foley Insertion & Care
- Nursing Team Support
- Direct Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Injection Administration
- Height and Weight Measurement
- Performing Urinalysis
- Specimen Preparation
- Comfort Care
- Obtaining blood glucose checks
- Hiring new employees
- Employee Orientation
- Networking
- Advising and Coaching
- Billing
- Insurance Verification
- Payroll Administration and tracking
- Scheduling
- Consults/ Referral management
- Applicant and Company Tracking Systems Proficient
- In-Person and Telephone Interviewing
- Workers Compensation management
- Office Supplies and Inventory
- Budgeting management
- Sales
- Event Staffing
- Project Management
- Employee Performance Reviews
- Social Media Platforms
- Recruitment and Retention Strategies
References
- Kristin Doss
(336)671-6147
- Melissa Cooper
(304)539-3498
- Shaunna Flemming
(740)856-0658
- Stacie Salisbury
(304)444-9243
- Shayna Elliott
(304)932-6864
I have other references from clinical and precepting if needed.
Timeline
Nurse Extern
CAMC Memorial Hospital
12.2022 - Current
Staffing Specialist
United Talent Staffing
10.2021 - 11.2022
Cert Nursing Assistant/ Health Unit Coordinator 2
CAMC Women & Children's Hospital & CAMC Memorial
02.2018 - 10.2021
PRN Certified Nursing Assistant
Hubbard Hospice House
01.2015 - 02.2017
Front & Back Office Assistant
Fresenius Dialysis Center
03.2012 - 04.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant
Broadmore Assisted Living
06.2008 - 06.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Charleston
Associate of Applied Science - Allied Health & Human Resources
Kanawha Valley Community And Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - Allied Health & Human Services, Minor Gerontology
Kanawha Valley Community And Technical College
Nursing Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Putnam Career And Technical Center
High School Diploma -
Winfield High School