Ashley Holinda
Zelienople,PA
Summary
Accomplished Outpatient Orthopedics Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Allegheny Health Network, showcasing expertise in Orthopedic Rehabilitation and a compassionate approach to patient care. Excelled in reducing recovery times and enhancing patient satisfaction through effective pain management and individualized care plans. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and critical thinking, contributing to a positive work culture and mentoring new staff.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Outpatient Orthopedics Registered Nurse
Allegheny Health Network
07.2017 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with surgeons through effective communication skills and demonstration of clinical competence during procedures.
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized patient care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while coordinating multiple responsibilities including admissions, discharges, and ongoing patient care.
- Provided one-on-one education to patients on pain management techniques, promoting comfort and reducing the need for excessive medication use postoperatively.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient records, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Mentored new nursing staff members by sharing knowledge and best practices while providing guidance through their transition into the outpatient surgery setting.
- Educated patients on post-surgical self-care techniques to facilitate successful recoveries at home without complications.
- Reduced recovery times for patients by providing efficient post-operative care and timely discharge instructions.
- Provided compassionate preoperative care by addressing patient concerns and thoroughly explaining each step of the surgical process.
- Improved overall patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality care and fostering strong relationships with patients and their families.
- Contributed to a positive work culture by actively participating in team meetings, sharing insights, and offering support to colleagues as needed.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Orthopedics Staff Registered Nurse
UPMC Shadyside Hospital
01.2013 - 07.2017
- Administered blood products safely following established transfusion protocols while closely monitoring patients for any adverse reactions or complications.
- Recognized and reported changes in patients'' conditions promptly, initiating appropriate interventions or escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care during hospitalization and discharge planning.
- Promoted patient safety through adherence to infection control protocols and implementation of fall prevention strategies.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills in assessing patients'' conditions quickly and accurately, initiating appropriate interventions when needed.
- Established rapport with patients and families through effective communication and active listening skills, fostering trust and mutual respect during the healing process.
- Utilized electronic health record systems efficiently for maintaining accurate documentation of nursing assessments, interventions, evaluations, and patient education efforts.
- Served as a preceptor to new staff members, guiding them through orientation processes and offering mentorship during their transition into the medical-surgical unit.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, empathetic, and professional nursing care tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Educated patients and their families on disease processes, treatment options, and self-care techniques for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Managed complex pain issues effectively using a combination of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds, advocating for patients'' needs and collaborating on care plans to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Robert Morris University
Coraopolis, PA12.2018
Diploma - Nursing
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing
Pittsburgh 12.2012
Skills
- Splinting Techniques
- Patient Monitoring
- Vitals assessment
- Fracture Management
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Preoperative preparation
- Medication Administration
- Pain Management
- Orthopedic Assessment
- Joint Replacement Care
- Cast application
- Medical Documentation
- Patient care planning
- Post Operative Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Attention to Detail
- Compassionate and Caring
- Critical Thinking
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Direct Patient Care
- Decision-Making
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient Care Assessment
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Student Precepting
- EMR / EHR
Accomplishments
- CPR certified through the American Heart Association
- Registered nurse in the state of Pennsylvania, License Number RN645795
- Pain representative for UPMC Shadyside 3 West, Orthopedics (2.5 years’ experience)
- Nursing Preceptor (with successful completion of Preceptor Course and Preceptor Academy) (2 years’ experience)
Timeline
Outpatient Orthopedics Registered Nurse
Allegheny Health Network
07.2017 - Current
Orthopedics Staff Registered Nurse
UPMC Shadyside Hospital
01.2013 - 07.2017
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Robert Morris University
Diploma - Nursing
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing