Ashley Contreras
Burkburnett,TX
Summary
Nineteen years as a RN working in an acute care setting as a R.N. Fourteen years’ experience as PICC Line Nurse with thorough knowledge of principles of PICC Line insertion and troubleshooting. Charge Nurse for PICC team with ability to coordinate with staff and supervise team members in the PICC line process. Work with patients in outpatient setting for infusion therapy of antibiotics. I have also served as a representative for Bard Medical Devices as a Clinical Specialist providing hands-on training for new equipment. Efficient in EPIC, Wellsky, Home care home base and Centricity charting. 5 years Home Health experience. AAFE certified for Fillers and BOTOX as aesthetic nurse injector
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
A&A injections
Wichita Falls, TX
09.2023 - Current
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Assessed aesthetic patient needs and developed individualized treatment plans accordingly.
- Provided pre-treatment and post-treatment care to ensure patient comfort, safety, and satisfaction.
- Educated patients on proper skin care regimens and administered prescribed medications.
- Performed a variety of aesthetic services including laser hair removal, injectables, chemical peels, microdermabrasion and other facial treatments.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatments performed in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Monitored patient progress during treatment sessions by taking vital signs and documenting changes in the patient's condition.
- Administered injections of botulinum toxin or dermal fillers to enhance facial features such as lips or wrinkles.
- Counseled patients regarding the risks and benefits associated with aesthetic procedures.
- Conducted follow-up visits to assess the results of treatments provided for aesthetic purposes.
- Coordinated with physicians to provide comprehensive aesthetic care for patients according to their unique needs.
- Utilized lasers for various cosmetic procedures such as tattoo removal, vein ablation, acne scar reduction, wrinkle reduction .
- Developed relationships with vendors to source quality materials for use in aesthetic procedures.
- Ensured that all equipment used was properly maintained according to safety guidelines.
- Reviewed medical histories prior to performing any procedure to determine appropriateness of treatment.
- Observed infection control protocols throughout each procedure while wearing appropriate PPE.
RN Field Nurse-PRN
Elara
Bridgeport, TX
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Assess and chart observations of the patient’s condition at each visit
- Complete evaluation tasks, including reviewing medication and vital signs
- Administer Physician-prescribed medication
- Dress or redress wounds and assess the healing progress
- Provide education to patients and families on proper home health care procedures and strategies
- Coordinate with Physicians, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and other individuals in the patient’s care plan
- Keep the patient comfortable through palliative care
- Recommend tools or devices that may improve the quality of life for the patient
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
RN Case Manager
Intrepid USA Healthcare Services
Wichita Falls, TX
08.2020 - 07.2023
- OAsis proficient
- Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs
- Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs
- Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change
- Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis
- Furnishes those services requiring substantial & specialized nursing skills
- Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions
- Includes the patient and the family in the planning process
- Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures
- Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician
- Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs
- Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care
- Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient
- Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload
- Prepares clinical notes and progress notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every 60 days
- Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports any changes in the patient’s condition
- Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan
- Participates in in-service programs and supervises and teaches other nursing personnel
- Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy
- Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available
- Instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care provided every two (2) weeks
Nurse Coordinator
Neurological Surgery Specialists
04.2020 - 08.2020
- Neurosurgeons main nurse
- Scheduled surgeries, worked with insurances to get surgeries approved
- Spoke with patients regarding care, post care
- Made sure all the orders were input correctly
- Scribed for MD
RN
United Regional
12.2006 - 03.2020
- Leading and mentoring staff through efficient assessment of patient’s condition and needs
- Effectively communicate with patients, families, visitors, Healthcare providers, physicians, and other hospital personnel to provide excellent patient care
- Delegate fairly and remain a collaborative team player
- Remain compliant to nursing and hospital regulations, keeping with core mission, values and principles of the United Regional Hospital organization
- Deliver biological therapies to patients
- Provide IV administration, treatment, patient and family education and support to patients
- Maintain appropriate vascular access for outpatient chemotherapy patients depending on chemotherapy agent they receive
- Deliver IV antibiotics to outpatient infusion patients safely and efficiently, providing wound care as ordered
- Review lab tests and monitor overall condition of the patient and their response to IV antibiotic infusions
- Provide ongoing central line care to patients with central line throughout the hospital, advising and instructing nursing staff as needed to minimize the risk of infection during nursing care
- Provide appropriate vascular access whether it be peripheral IV, midline catheter, or PICC placed under ultrasound guidance
- Assist with hiring, training, and mentoring new vascular access/infusion nurses
- Quickly and proactively identify and address declining patient conditions and collaborate with physicians to treat them
- Respond quickly and efficiently to emergencies and initiate lifesaving responses while communicating with staff and physician to ensure smoothly run code if situation arises
RN
Bowie Memorial Hospital
05.2005 - 11.2006
- Day and Night shift charge nurse
- Managed LVN and CNA staff
- Assisted in ER and ICU
- Worked in same day surgery
- Performed nightly chart checks
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK05.2005
Skills
- EPIC
- Oasis
- Professionalism
- Tact
- Discretion
- Diplomacy
- Computer skills
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
- Independence
- Confidentiality
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making
- Marketing tactics
Certification
- ACLS certified
- PALS certified
- BLS certified
- AAFE Botox and Filler certified
Timeline
RN Field Nurse-PRN
Elara
10.2023 - 03.2024
Owner
A&A injections
09.2023 - Current
RN Case Manager
Intrepid USA Healthcare Services
08.2020 - 07.2023
Nurse Coordinator
Neurological Surgery Specialists
04.2020 - 08.2020
RN
United Regional
12.2006 - 03.2020
RN
Bowie Memorial Hospital
05.2005 - 11.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Oklahoma