Ashley Gerdes
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Experienced registered nurse with 11 years of nursing expertise, demonstrating advanced critical thinking and clinical assessment skills, as well as exceptional time management abilities. Seeking to utilize strengths to excel in the acute or inpatient setting. Consistently recognized for dedication, hard work, and meticulous attention to detail by superiors and peers. A reliable team player committed to achieving collaborative goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse-Med/Staff Nurse
UCHealth
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Private Duty Nurse
MGA Pediatric Home Care
06.2016 - 08.2024
- Reported general, physical, and mental condition of patients to support care initiatives.
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons, and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Interpreted patient needs, knowledge, growth, and development to construct treatment plan.
- Scheduled appointments and transported patients to medical facilities using personal transportation.
- Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
- Maintained open availability to rotate through on-call periods, night shifts and weekend visits.
- Engaged and educated clients on appropriate behaviors and essential social interaction.
Registered Nurse
Terrace Gardens Healthcare Center-Sava Senior Care
06.2014 - 12.2017
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Master of Science - FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER CANDIDATE
United States University-Online
San Diego, California06-2025
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - NURSING
Aspen University-Online
Denver, Colorado12.2021
ADN - undefined
Colorado Technical University
Pueblo, CO12.2012
Skills
- Motivated to Learn and Advance Clinical Knowledge
- Pleasant Bedside Manner
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Compassionate and Caring
- Clear Patient/Family Communication
- Accurate and Thorough Documentation
- Active Listening
- Medical assessment
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Direct and indirect patient care
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Med/Staff Nurse
UCHealth
08.2024 - 01.2025
Private Duty Nurse
MGA Pediatric Home Care
06.2016 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse
Terrace Gardens Healthcare Center-Sava Senior Care
06.2014 - 12.2017
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - NURSING
Aspen University-Online
ADN - undefined
Colorado Technical University
Master of Science - FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER CANDIDATE
United States University-Online
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