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Ashley Cox

Salem ,AL

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

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RNCM

Gentiva Hospice
05.2023 - Current
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

Registered Nurse, CVOR

St Francis Hospital
06.2022 - 05.2023
  • Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
  • Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
  • Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

East Alabama Medical Center
11.2021 - 06.2022
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

Registered Nurse, Case Manager

Somatus
04.2021 - 11.2021
  • Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
  • Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
  • Collaborated with healthcare leaders and physicians to support and offer resources in performance of duties to maintain high-quality and efficient patient care.
  • Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.

Registered Nurse, Case Manager

Kindred At Home
07.2020 - 04.2021
  • Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
  • Collaborated with healthcare leaders and physicians to support and offer resources in performance of duties to maintain high-quality and efficient patient care.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Piedmont Midtown
02.2020 - 09.2020
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

EAMC Lanier
10.2019 - 07.2020
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

Paramedic

Care Ambulance Service
02.2016 - 10.2019
  • Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
  • Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
  • Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Southern Union State Community College
Wadley, AL
12.2018

Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic

Southern Union State Community College
Wadley, AL
12.2015

Skills

  • Patient Management
  • Hospice and Palliative Care
  • Case Management
  • Critical Care
  • Emergency Response
  • Team Coordination
  • Condition Monitoring
  • Medical Records Management
  • Patient Stabilization
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Assessments

Certification

  • PALS
  • ACLS
  • BLS-AHA

Timeline

RNCM

Gentiva Hospice
05.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, CVOR

St Francis Hospital
06.2022 - 05.2023

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

East Alabama Medical Center
11.2021 - 06.2022

Registered Nurse, Case Manager

Somatus
04.2021 - 11.2021

Registered Nurse, Case Manager

Kindred At Home
07.2020 - 04.2021

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Piedmont Midtown
02.2020 - 09.2020

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

EAMC Lanier
10.2019 - 07.2020

Paramedic

Care Ambulance Service
02.2016 - 10.2019

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Southern Union State Community College

Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic

Southern Union State Community College
Ashley Cox