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Ashley Carty

White Settlement,TX

Summary

I am a compassionate Registered Nurse with over two years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in a general surgical environment. My aspiration is to transition into the pediatric population. I work well with diverse patient populations and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. I efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Texas Health Resources
Fort Worth, TX
02.2018 - Current
  • Completed the Texas Health Versant Residency Program in General Surgery
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
  • Managed care for 5 patients per shift
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
  • Oversaw work of nursing student technicians and externs to educate on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management

Patient Care Technician

Cook Children's Health Care System
Fort Worth, TX
02.2017 - 02.2018
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information for 20 patients to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
  • Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX
12.2018

Associate of Science - Nursing

Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX
12.2017

Skills

  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Chronic disease management
  • Preventative health
  • Vaccine administration
  • Gastrostomy buttons experience
  • IV setup
  • Procedure preparations
  • Feeding pumps understanding
  • Removing sutures
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Collecting vitals
  • Medication administration
  • PICC Line Management
  • Wound Vac Management
  • Nasogastric Tube Placement

Affiliations

  • Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

Certification

  • CPR certified
  • Registered Nurse in Texas

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Texas Health Resources
02.2018 - Current

Patient Care Technician

Cook Children's Health Care System
02.2017 - 02.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Texas at Arlington

Associate of Science - Nursing

Tarrant County College District
Ashley Carty