Ashley Fisher
Villas,NJ
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse - 2 East
Cape Regional Medical Center, Cape May Court
CMCH, NJ
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Developed individualized teaching strategies for each patient based on their specific needs.
- Identified potential problems or issues that may arise during treatment, such as drug interactions or allergies, and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted physicians with exams, lab tests or other procedures as requested.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times or end-of-life situations.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Actively participated in departmental meetings, training sessions and educational seminars.
- Utilized an electronic medical record system to store patient information securely.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop plans of care for patients.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions and modified plans as needed.
- Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
North Cape May, NEW JERSEY
04.2020 - 08.2023
- Monitored patients' responses to dialysis treatment and reported any changes or adverse reactions to the physician.
- Provided direct patient care, including physical assessments and treatments, in a dialysis unit.
- Educated patients on their renal failure diagnosis and how to manage their condition.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress, medications, treatments, laboratory results and other relevant information in electronic health records system.
- Administered prescribed medications during dialysis treatments according to established protocols.
- Participated in quality assurance activities within the department by reviewing policies and procedures and providing feedback for improvement.
- Adhered to infection control standards while performing all duties related to dialysis treatments.
- Ensured that appropriate safety measures were taken when handling hazardous materials such as biohazardous waste and chemicals used in cleaning machines.
- Instructed patients on proper home care techniques following discharge from facility.
- Communicated effectively with physicians regarding patient status updates.
- Provided emotional support for patients who are struggling with their diagnosis.
- Managed time efficiently by prioritizing workloads according to urgency.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by administering advanced life support procedures as needed.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Cape Regional Medical Center, Cape May Court
CMCH, NJ
08.2018 - 04.2020
- Performed ECG monitoring and interpretation of cardiac rhythms.
- Ensured that all necessary documentation was completed accurately and timely.
- Assessed and monitored patient conditions using telemetry equipment.
- Educated patients on their condition and medications while providing emotional support.
- Responded quickly to any changes in patient's condition or vital signs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure best possible outcomes for the patient.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians, following established protocols and guidelines.
- Identified potential complications or adverse reactions related to treatment plans.
- Developed individualized plan of care for each patient based on assessment data obtained from various sources such as labs, diagnostic tests and other health professionals' reports.
- Managed intravenous therapy including IV starts, changes, discontinuation per physician orders.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to improve clinical outcomes.
- Conducted assessments on newly admitted patients.
- Provided education to family members regarding post discharge homecare needs.
- Interpreted cardiogram strips accurately and reported abnormal findings immediately.
- Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
- Educated patients on health conditions and promoted better nutrition and holistic stress relief methods.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Atlantic Cape Community College
Mays Landing, NJ05-2018
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Seton Hill University
Greensburg, PA05-2014
Skills
- Care Planning
- Chronic Disease Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Family Education
- Specimen Collection
- Resource Allocation
- Patient Education
- Direct Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Intake and discharge
- Medication Administration
- Health Promotion
- Patient Safety
- Quality Improvement
- Medication and IV administration
Affiliations
- Avid reader
- Devoted Parent
- Home Gardener
- Football Fan
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
Timeline
Staff Nurse - 2 East
Cape Regional Medical Center, Cape May Court
08.2023 - Current
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
04.2020 - 08.2023
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Cape Regional Medical Center, Cape May Court
08.2018 - 04.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Atlantic Cape Community College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Seton Hill University
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
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