Ashley Guess
Middleburg,FL
Summary
Dedicated LPN Charge Nurse with expertise in leadership, patient assessment, and emergency response. Proven ability to coordinate care plans and manage nursing staff to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Pruitt Health and Rehabilitation
Fleming Island, Florida
2022 - Current
- Managed daily operations of nursing staff and patient care activities.
- Proficiency in provider and staff coordination
- proficiency and psychotropic monitoring and evaluation/ justification
- Coordinated patient assessments and care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
- Collaborated with physicians to discuss patient progress and treatment plans.
- Monitored patient conditions and responded to emergencies as needed.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated with supervisor to prepare nursing assessment summaries and health care plans.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures, and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Windsor Health And Rehabilitation Center
Starke, Florida
2022 - 2022
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and facility protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Assisted in daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity for residents.
- Participated in infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for residents.
- Observed and documented changes in patients' condition, reporting significant findings to registered nurse or physician to facilitate timely interventions.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, and glucose levels, providing critical data to inform patient care decisions.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
Medical Office Specialist
Borland Groover Clinic
Jacksonville , FL
2016 - 2017
- Managed patient scheduling and appointment coordination efficiently.
- Communicated with patients regarding their insurance and billing inquiries.
- Handled incoming calls and directed them to appropriate departments promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to improve office workflows and processes.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office, checked-in patients, collected necessary paperwork, and provided directions to exam rooms.
- Assisted with filing and organizing medical records according to established protocols.
- Acquired insurance authorizations for procedures and tests ordered by attending physician.
CNA
Allegro
Fleming Island, Florida
2012 - 2016
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and guidelines.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Participated in training sessions to improve caregiving skills and knowledge.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Florida Technical College
StarkeSkills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Wound care and treatment
- Care coordination
- Electronic health records (EHR/EMR)
- Patient education and support
- Compassionate communication
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Pruitt Health and Rehabilitation
2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Windsor Health And Rehabilitation Center
2022 - 2022
Medical Office Specialist
Borland Groover Clinic
2016 - 2017
CNA
Allegro
2012 - 2016
High School Diploma -
North Florida Technical College