Ashley Cohen
Portage,IN
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, PCU
Northwest Health Porter Hospital
Valparaiso, IN
07.2022 - Current
- Assess and evaluate patient health conditions to develop individualized care plans.
- Provide direct nursing care, including medication administration and wound management.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Perform diagnostic tests such as EKGs and lab draws according to established protocols.
- Administer intravenous fluids or blood transfusions when needed per physician orders.
- Encourage an environment of respect among all members of the healthcare team while advocating for the best interest of the patient.
- Instruct newly hired nurses on proper techniques for administering medications and treatments safely.
- Assist with training students who were completing clinical rotations through our facility.
- Ensure compliance with federal regulations such as HIPAA laws pertaining to maintaining confidentiality of patient information.
- Advocate for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
- Cerner Trained, Epic familiarity
Patient Care Technician
St. Mary Medical Center, Hobart, Indiana
Hobart, IN
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Valparaiso12-2023
Skills
- Cardiac Care
- Disease Prevention
- BLS certification
- ACLS certification
- NIHSS certification
- Team Leadership
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Issue Resolution
- HIPAA Compliance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PCU
Northwest Health Porter Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
St. Mary Medical Center, Hobart, Indiana
06.2021 - 06.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
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