ASHLEY TUCKER
Hartwell,GA
Summary
Over fifteen years of experience in the medical field and over 7.5 years of experience as a registered emergency/med/surg nurse. Four years of experience as a charge nurse.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Infusion/Home Health Nurse
KH Nursing Services
01.2023 - Current
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
- Developed and implemented discharge plans to promote continued care after discharge.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
North Georgia Technical College
08.2019 - Current
- Shared real-life case studies to help students better prepare for actual medical situations
- Participated in faculty meetings and professional development opportunities to improve teaching skills
- Facilitated student learning through positive engagement, multiple teaching methodologies
- Measured student performance by evaluating skills and knowledge in clinical settings
- Maintained confidentiality regarding patient data and other sensitive information to avoid breaches
- Developed cooperative, professional working relationships with clinical sites to enable students to learn in safe environment
- Addressed concerns with course materials by notifying nursing instructors and suggesting improvements
- Assessed students based on written, oral and practical examinations
- Kept clinical expertise current with regular patient care hours, specializing in emergency room and medical/surgical patients
- Prepared students for patient care with comprehensive classroom, laboratory and hands-on clinical education
- Addressed teaching, research and practical issues by working closely with colleagues
- Covered current topics in healthcare by adjusting courses for changing trends
- Taught students about important topics such as women's health and community healthcare practices
- Aligned teaching strategies to improve learning for every student based on individual strengths and weaknesses.
Registered Nurse
St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital
01.2014 - Current
- Minimized risk of medical errors with timely and accurate chart updates
- Protected patients through careful monitoring and consistent use of aseptic techniques
- Administered oxygen and managed patients' breathing issues with treatments, assistive devices, and ventilators
- Managed direct care of critical patients, including conducting assessments, tracking progress, and documenting care activities
- Trained student nurses, interns, and new graduates in proper procedures and care standards
- Stabilized patients during emergencies with first aid and life support care
- Assisted with monitoring and diagnostic procedures by collecting patient data and biological samples
- Educated patients on preventive care and lifestyle choices to reduce symptoms of conditions such as diabetes and asthma
- Worked closely with physicians, surgeons, and nursing staff to deliver top-notch care in the Emergency
- Department
- Stabilized patients experiencing emergency complications and decompensations by administering advanced life support
- Supported post-surgical patient needs, encouraging ambulation, monitoring catheters, and handling difficult personal hygiene tasks
- Helped patients feel comfortable and at ease with treatments and care using culturally-appropriate strategies
- Supported patients' feeding needs through assistive feeding and effective management of gastric tubes
- Helped treat patients' conditions and alleviate symptoms by administering oral, IV, and intramuscular medications
- Maximized unit efficiency, keeping supplies and records well-organized for expected needs
- Cared for patients' wounds and promoted recovery by dressing, cleaning, and redressing areas
- Managed smooth patient flows into and out of the
- Emergency unit, handling admissions and discharge paperwork
- Controlled infection risks with careful care of wounds and thorough sanitizing techniques
- Enhanced patient outcomes through careful monitoring of conditions and comprehensive support.
Specialty Medical Surgical Nurse
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Provided patient-centered discharge planning and education to reduce complications and readmissions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
- Liaised with physicians to coordinate and assist with patient examinations and treatments.
- Managed caseload of Number patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Facilitated operations of Number-bed medical-surgical floor, managing resources and directing work of nursing staff and patient care technicians.
- Assessed patient status during procedures to communicate abnormalities to physicians.
Registered Nurse
Elbert Memorial Hospital
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Stabilized critically ill and injured patients with life-saving measures
- Minimized patient wait times and ER load, streamlining throughput to decrease time between admissions and floor placement
- Implemented necessary care directly or by assisting physicians with procedures
- Planned and optimized patient care with skilled use of established nursing processes
- Modified patients' treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and new physician orders
- Advocated for patient needs in time-sensitive emergency situations
- Addressed needs of patients with diverse conditions such as strokes, traumatic injuries, and myocardial infarctions
- Resolved or reduced patient symptoms with intramuscular, intravenous and oral medicines
- Contributed to team efficiency, optimal patient flow, and accuracy in treatments by maintaining accurate and detailed reports and records
- Controlled infection risks with careful care of wounds and thorough sanitizing techniques
- Enhanced patient outcomes through careful monitoring of conditions and comprehensive support
- Administered medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects to quickly intervene in serious issues.
Education
Bachelors of Nursing - undefined
Southern New Hampshire University
undefined
Athens Technical College
Doctorate of Nursing - undefined
Bradley University
Associate of Applied Science - undefined
North Georgia Technical College
Skills
- Decision making
- Detail oriented
- Training staff
- IV management
- Documentation
- Caregiver education
- Condition assessment
- Discharge planning
- Emergency response
- Time management
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Referral Generation
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Physician Collaboration
- Patient Transportation
- Care Plan Adherence
- Student Training
- Medication Administration
- Patient Records Gathering
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Meal Preparation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Clinical Documentation and Reporting
- Patient Data Management Systems
Accomplishments
Phi Theta Kappa
Languages
Currently learning Spanish
Timeline
Infusion/Home Health Nurse
KH Nursing Services
01.2023 - Current
Specialty Medical Surgical Nurse
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
03.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse
Elbert Memorial Hospital
08.2020 - 11.2020
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
North Georgia Technical College
08.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital
01.2014 - Current
Bachelors of Nursing - undefined
Southern New Hampshire University
undefined
Athens Technical College
Doctorate of Nursing - undefined
Bradley University
Associate of Applied Science - undefined
North Georgia Technical College
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