Hi, I’m
Ashley Catalano
Stephens City,VA
Summary
Diligent graduating Student Nurse with a history of direct patient care in multiple, diverse areas. Noted for attention to detail, work ethic and team mindedness. Organized and dependable candidate with success at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Caring and compassionate. Responds to emergencies with calm mentality. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with high-volume task load.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Chick-fil-A
Team Member
09.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Enhanced team efficiency by directing communication and implementing effective collaboration tools.
- Boosted overall productivity by identifying areas for improvement and suggesting ideas.
- Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and accurate responses to inquiries, addressing concerns, and resolving issues.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by consistently demonstrating professionalism, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills.
- Provided exceptional support to colleagues by sharing knowledge, offering assistance, and fostering teamwork.
- Maintained strict adherence to company policies and procedures while sustaining high-quality work standards under pressure.
- Ensured smooth operations during peak periods via effective time management techniques such as delegation and task prioritization.
- Assisted in the onboarding of new team members by providing guidance, support, and training resources to ensure a smooth transition into the work environment.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Addressed and resolved customer complaints in polite and professional manner.
Valley Health-Winchester Medical CenterWinchester, VA
Nurse Extern
05.2024 - 07.2024
Job overview
- Implemented basic interventions and standards of care.
- Sought opportunity to broaden skill base progressing from beginning to complicated skills.
- Performed activities related to patient hygiene, nutrition, mobility and elimination, after receiving assignments.
- Maintained a safe patient care environment by identifying risks, which impact on patient safety and takes appropriate action.
Displayed organizational skills and is able to prioritize patient assignments. - Assisted other team members without being asked when own work is complete.
- Communicated effectively with other staff and patients, conveying needs sensitive to age and developmental level of the individual patient/family.
- Assisted the Nurse Preceptor with education of patients and families related to promoting independence, personal care and daily living.
- Accurately completed all components of nursing documentation in a timely manner and documents care following hospital policy.
- Developed rudimentary delegation skills.
- Delivered care in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner while preserving patient dignity and rights and is sensitive to patient diversity.
Valley Health-Winchester Medical Center
NICU Cuddler Volunteer
05.2023 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Assisted with patient care by providing comfort, swaddling, rocking, soothing, and a calming environment.
- Communicated to patient care team if there was a concern with the patient.
- Maintained HIPAA guidelines to maintain safety and security for patient and family.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Participated in volunteer orientations and training sessions to learn about organizational changes and mission updates.
Valley Health-Winchester Medical Center
PAALs Volunteer
12.2022 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Maintained a safe environment for patient.
- Utilized correct technique when aiding patient while eating.
- Provided comfort and presence with patients.
- Built strong rapport with patient and family.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Participated in volunteer orientations and training sessions to learn about organizational changes and mission updates.
Skills
- Clinical Judgment
- Attention to Detail
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Self-Reflection
- Interpersonal Skills
- Effective Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Ethical Decision-Making
Certification
- BLS Provider, Central Shenandoah Emergency Medical Services Council - 1/11/2023
Education
Eastern Mennonite UniversityHarrisonburg, VA
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
12.2024
University Overview
- Long-Term Direct Patient Care at Bridgewater Retirement Community [24 hours]
- Med-Surg Direct Patient Care at Sentara RMH Medical Center [124 hours]
- Surgical Direct Patient Care at Augusta Health [76 hours]
- OR/SDS/PACU at Sentara RMH Medical Center [16 hours]
- Home Health at Augusta Health [18 hours]
- Pediatric Direct Patient Care at Sentara RMH Medical Center [20 hours]
- Behavioral Health Direct Patient Care at Sentara RMH Medical Center [32 hours]
- Behavioral Health Direct Patient Care at Western State Hospital [16 hours]
- Labor and Delivery Direct Patient Care at Sentara RMH Medical Center [24 hours]
- Dean's List [Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024]
- Presidential Honors Scholarship Recipient
- Education Foundation Scholar Scholarship Recipient
- Chick-Fil-A Remarkable Futures Scholarship Recipient
- CMA Moving Lives Forward Scholarship Award Recipient
- 3.96 GPA
- Intercultural Experience [Puerto Rico]
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing: Pi Mu Chapter Inductee