Ashley Handshey
Lancaster,OH
Summary
Competent and caring registered nurse offering 17 years of coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume hospital environments. Demonstrated performing with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments and delegate tasks. Proven history of advocating for patient needs and fostering top-quality care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Emergency Department
Ohio Health Medical Center
Reynoldsburg, OH
12.2022 - Current
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
RN, Emergency Department
Fairfield Medical Center
Lancaster, OH
04.2018 - 11.2022
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Accent Home Health
Circleville, OH
04.2016 - 04.2018
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized care plans.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care for patients in their homes.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and provided wound care as needed.
- Educated patients and families about treatments, medications, and self-care management techniques.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop treatment plans that met the needs of each patient.
- Developed discharge plans for patients transitioning from home health services to other settings.
- Maintained accurate documentation of assessments, treatments, medications, and progress notes in accordance with agency policies.
- Performed case management functions such as referrals to community resources or other healthcare providers as needed.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings regarding patient care planning and outcomes assessment.
- Utilized problem solving skills to assess complex medical situations and formulate appropriate interventions.
- Coordinated communication between all members of the healthcare team including primary care providers, specialists, family members, caregivers.
- Ensured compliance with applicable regulatory standards related to home health services.
- Promoted a supportive environment where patients can feel comfortable expressing their concerns and questions.
- Advised families on how best to manage chronic illnesses at home.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of interventions by monitoring changes in patient's condition or behavior over time.
- Provided emotional support for patients experiencing difficult diagnoses or transitions from hospital to home setting.
- Recognized when a change in condition warrants further evaluation or intervention and took appropriate action.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving acute illness or injury.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Berger Hospital
Circleville, OH
04.2008 - 04.2016
- Assessed patient's medical needs to develop and implement care plans.
- Provided compassionate care for patients with chronic illnesses or terminal conditions.
- Documented patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms and changes in patients' conditions.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Performed physical examinations, diagnostic tests, and other procedures to assist physicians during treatment of illness or injury.
- Educated patients about their condition and the importance of following a treatment plan.
- Developed individualized patient-care plans based on physician instructions and nursing assessment of patient needs.
- Counseled patients regarding health maintenance, lifestyle modifications, nutrition, and self-care skills related to their diagnosis.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions and modified as needed according to evidence-based practice guidelines.
- Observed vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, weight and height measurements; documented results accurately in medical record system.
- Assisted physicians during examinations providing necessary instruments and equipment while maintaining sterile technique.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life-saving situations using nursing standards and protocols for treatment.
- Provided emotional support for patients experiencing pain or stress due to illness or hospitalization.
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory agency policies governing safe delivery of healthcare services.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH05-2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZSkills
- Pediatric Care
- Seizure Management
- IV Insertion
- Airway Management
- Patient Stabilization
- Emergency Care
- Cardiac monitoring
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient Assessments
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Regulatory Compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Medication Administration
- Treatment Preparation
- Infection Control
- Direct Patient Care
- Care Coordination
- Wound Care
- Documentation
- Case Management
- Patient Care Oversight
- Patient Education
- Training staff
- IV drug therapy management
- Analytical Thinking
- Team Collaboration
- Microsoft Office
- Professionalism
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Timeline
RN, Emergency Department
Ohio Health Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
RN, Emergency Department
Fairfield Medical Center
04.2018 - 11.2022
Home Health RN Case Manager
Accent Home Health
04.2016 - 04.2018
RN, Medical-Surgical
Berger Hospital
04.2008 - 04.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix