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Ashley Choquette

West Warwick

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Cedar Crest Nursing Home
11.2023 - Current
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
  • Developed and implemented personalized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices and patient care techniques.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and improve treatment outcomes.
  • Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting care plans as necessary to meet evolving health needs.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Cedar Crest Nursing Home
04.2021 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and established protocols.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
  • Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
  • Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and support services.
  • Implemented infection control procedures to enhance patient safety and minimize risks.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Cedar Crest Nursing Home
03.2016 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.

Education

Nursing

Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI
06-2022

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient assessment
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures
  • Patient care
  • Wound care
  • Compassion and empathy
  • IV setup
  • Patient monitoring
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Care planning
  • Physical assessments
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Care plan development
  • Patient care planning
  • Patient evaluation
  • Family education
  • Licensed RN
  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
  • Taking vitals
  • Collecting vitals
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Medication distribution
  • Patient discharge
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Team coordination
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Intake and discharge
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Relationship building
  • Vaccine administration
  • Chart updating
  • Diabetes management
  • Insulin medication assistance
  • Medical assessment
  • ADL assistance
  • Staff supervision
  • Emotional awareness
  • HIPAA education
  • Administering immunizations
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Long-term care
  • Geriatric nursing
  • Oxygen saturation standards
  • Feeding assistance
  • At-risk patient care

Certification

  • Certified IV Therapy

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Cedar Crest Nursing Home
11.2023 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Cedar Crest Nursing Home
04.2021 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Cedar Crest Nursing Home
03.2016 - Current

Nursing

Community College of Rhode Island

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