Ashley Dow, RN
Newburgh
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse skilled in patient assessments, medication administration, and patient education. Committed to delivering high-quality care and mentoring junior nurses to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - CPCU
St Joseph's Hospital
Bangor, ME
01.2023 - Current
- Maintained infection control protocols and ensured a safe environment for patients.
- Participated in staff training sessions to enhance nursing skills and knowledge base.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Mentored junior nurses on best practices for patient care and workflow efficiency.
- Contributed to a high standard of care through ongoing professional development and staying current on best practices in cardiac nursing.
Registered Nurse - Acute Rehab
Eastern Maine Medical Center
Bangor, ME
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans for patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Provided education and support to patients and families regarding health management.
- Conducted routine assessments, identifying changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Husson University
Bangor, ME05-2022
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Wound care
- Precepting
Certification
- BLS- Basic Life Support - Exp. 10/2027
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Exp. 9/2027
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Exp. 4/2026
- Maine State Nursing license #RN82435 - June 16, 2022 - Current
Timeline
Registered Nurse - CPCU
St Joseph's Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse - Acute Rehab
Eastern Maine Medical Center
06.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Husson University