Ashley Dunlap
Lovington,NM
Summary
Accomplished RN with a proven track record at Fresenius Dialysis Center, enhancing patient satisfaction and health outcomes through expert medication administration and empathetic patient education. Skilled in clinical judgment and team coordination, significantly reducing medication errors. Demonstrates a high level of autonomy and complex problem-solving abilities, ensuring comprehensive care from admission to discharge.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Fresenius Dialysis Center
05.2023 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Nor Lea Hospital
01.2020 - Current
- Prioritized critical thinking skills in assessing patient conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented complications or deterioration of health status.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to a diverse population of patients.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues and supervisors.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to recognize early signs of complications, allowing for timely interventions and preventing adverse outcomes.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards by staying current on best practices within the medical-surgical nursing field.
- Assisted physicians during bedside procedures, ensuring proper equipment was available, promoting patient safety, and enhancing overall clinical outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Unit Secretary
Nor Lea Hospital
07.2017 - 01.2020
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care, ensuring timely completion of tasks and improved patient satisfaction.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Managed incoming calls and directed to appropriate department.
- Maintained a clean, organized work environment for optimal efficiency in the delivery of patient care services.
- Supported hospital compliance efforts by adhering to privacy policies and HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive patient information.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Maintained rapport with physicians, nurse,s and other healthcare personnel.
- Assisted with the training and onboarding of new unit secretaries, sharing expertise and best practices to ensure their success in the role.
- Improved unit workflow by effectively prioritizing tasks and collaborating with team members to complete assignments in a timely manner.
- Coordinated communication between medical staff and patients'' families, keeping everyone informed on treatment plans and progress updates.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
New Mexico Junior College
Hobbs, NM05.2019
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Assessment
- Team Coordination
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Professional Bedside Manner
- High level of autonomy
- Complex Problem-Solving
Timeline
RN
Fresenius Dialysis Center
05.2023 - Current
RN, Medical-Surgical
Nor Lea Hospital
01.2020 - Current
Unit Secretary
Nor Lea Hospital
07.2017 - 01.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
New Mexico Junior College