Ashley Herget
Lehi
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Compassionate and empathetic, patient care is always a priority. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and provide support to the healthcare system. Wanting to progress my nursing career while also being in a hospital setting.
Currently enrolled and completing my CNA certification and BLS certified. My CNA certification will be completed by mid March.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Mom
N/A
01.2021 - Current
- Took a break from work to grow and start my family. I have 2 beautiful children. Age 4&2.
Patient Care Technician
OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital
Columbus
10.2017 - 01.2021
- Worked on the “flex team” for Ohio health for 3.5 years. In that time I floated between the ICU, ER, PCU, Medsurg, L&D, CSICU, and the SICU. I worked at various central Columbus hospitals and one level 1 trauma center.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Educated patients on basic health-related topics such as nutrition, hygiene habits.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05-2020
Skills
- Patient care
- Basic wound care
- EKG administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Computer skills
- Adaptability to changes
- Vital sign monitoring
- Emergency response
- Medical terminology
Timeline
Mom
N/A
01.2021 - Current
Patient Care Technician
OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital
10.2017 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science -
The Ohio State University