Ashley Elder
Carterville,United States
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at SIH Cancer Institute, specializing in oncologic medication administration and demonstrating exceptional compassion and empathy. Excelled in patient and family education, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Skilled in team coordination and patient management, adept at fostering positive outcomes in high-stress environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
SIH Cancer Institute
Carterville, IL
04.2018 - Current
Provides outpatient intravenous therapy for individuals undergoing cancer treatment.
Licensed Practical Nurse
SIH Medical Group
Carbondale, IL
04.2013 - 05.2018
Worked as a licensed practical nurse in specialty clinics: geriatrics, urology, pediatrics, and urgent care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
H Group Formerly Franklin Williamson Human Services
West Frankfort, IL
05.2008 - 07.2008
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Checked patient vital signs
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with bathing and teeth brushing.
- Cared for residents with developmental disabilities and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Supported needs of 15 residents under long-term care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
John A. Logan College
Carterville, IL05.2015
Practical Nursing - Nursing
John A Logan College
Carterville, IL05.2012
Certified Nurse Assistant - Nursing
Marion High School
Marion, IL05.2008
High School Diploma -
Johnston City High School
Johnston City, IL05.2008
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Oncologic Medication administration
- Blood transfusion
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient assessment
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup and Intravenous therapy
- IV Ultrasound
- Patient management
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient and Family education
- Precepting new hires
- Lab result interpretation
- Team coordination
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency
- Staff supervision
- Software use
Certification
BLS Life Support
ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy
Oncology Nurse Certification, OCN
Timeline
Registered Nurse
SIH Cancer Institute
04.2018 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
SIH Medical Group
04.2013 - 05.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
H Group Formerly Franklin Williamson Human Services
05.2008 - 07.2008
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
John A. Logan College
Practical Nursing - Nursing
John A Logan College
Certified Nurse Assistant - Nursing
Marion High School
High School Diploma -
Johnston City High School