ASHLEY CARTER
Ostrander,OH
Summary
Licensed nursing professional skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Floor Nurse
Willow-Brook at Delaware Run
Delaware, OH
05.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns to nursing staff.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and comfort.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care strategies for residents.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
Homecare Case Manager
Arcadia Homecare and Staffing
Westerville, Ohio
02.2020 - Current
- Facilitated timely openings of new patient service cases, enhancing access to care. Delivered thorough assessments and safety inspections, contributing to patient safety. Strengthened family and support engagement to optimize service delivery. Collaborated with office teams to improve care coordination. Conducted supervisory evaluations, reinforcing adherence to care plans among employees.
- Assessed client requirements and crafted tailored care plans to ensure optimal support.
- Facilitated collaboration among diverse teams to enhance client support services.
- Oversaw patient progress and adjusted home care strategies to enhance recovery outcomes.
Floor Nurse- Memory Care
Parkside Village/ Danbury Senior Living
Westerville, Ohio
12.2019 - 01.2023
- Specialize in memory care. Administer medication, take vitals, care for Hospice patient during the death and dying process, provide care for all patients, help with high fall risk patients. create orders, check orders, work with PCC computer system. Provide Neuro checks, and clinical assessments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create personalized care plans for residents.
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices and patient care techniques.
- Conducted regular assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of care plans, making adjustments as necessary.
Intake & Referral Supervisor
Interim Health and Staffing
Gahanna, Ohio
05.2014 - 08.2019
- Achieved seamless coordination with multidisciplinary teams to enhance integrated and comprehensive care. Maximized the use of software tools such as Allscripts, Axcess, Procura, NaviHealth, Medicaid, and Medicare websites to improve operational efficiency. Enhanced patient and family communication through excellent oral and written skills. Delivered compassionate bedside manners and emotional support, positively impacting patient experiences. Committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based care that drives optimal patient outcomes. Streamlined management and review processes for new patient referrals, improving response times.
- Contributed to enhancing the OSU Mom baby program
- Hospitalization Tracking
- Collaborated with physicians to secure necessary orders.
- Worked with patient’s to improve the quality of care
- Managed daily operations to uphold compliance with healthcare standards and regulations.
- Mentored staff on best practices, enhancing team performance and service quality.
- Coordinated staffing schedules to optimize resource allocation and meet patient needs effectively.
- Streamlined workflow processes, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced operational delays.
- Implemented quality assurance measures, ensuring consistent adherence to safety protocols.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Care
Marion Technical College
Marion05-2022
Certificate - LPN
American Institute of Alternative Medicine
Westerville, OH07-2013
Skills
- Dedicated to providing quality evidence-based care
- Emotional support to patients and family
- Excellent oral and communication skills Expert
- Help patients achieve optimal outcomes
- Proficient in software such as Allscripts, Axcess, Procura, Navi health, Medicaid and Medicare website and PCC
- Provide comprehensive care
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Team Player
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Infection control
- Health education
- Patient management
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 5+ staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 10+ in the development of the OSU mom baby Program.
Timeline
LPN Floor Nurse
Willow-Brook at Delaware Run
05.2022 - Current
Homecare Case Manager
Arcadia Homecare and Staffing
02.2020 - Current
Floor Nurse- Memory Care
Parkside Village/ Danbury Senior Living
12.2019 - 01.2023
Intake & Referral Supervisor
Interim Health and Staffing
05.2014 - 08.2019
Associate of Science - Health Care
Marion Technical College
Certificate - LPN
American Institute of Alternative Medicine
MILITARY SERVICE
None