Ashley Johnson

• Provide appropriate nursing care and treatments to detainees based on assessments and clinical judgment.
• Conduct sick call (clinical screening of detainees requesting medical attention) often with or preparing detainees for a physician’s examination.
• Assess and evaluate detainees who report illness or injury, including initial health assessment and monitoring.
• Perform emergency procedures when necessary (e.g., first aid, CPR, response to acute medical issues).
• Notify the Licensed Independent Provider or physician for treatment orders following assessment or emergencies.

Provide compassionate, patient-centered care to women during antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods. This role involves assessing maternal and fetal well-being, assisting with labor and birth, supporting families, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes for both mother and newborn.

• Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
• Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
• Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
• Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.

• Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
• Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
• Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
• Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
• Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
• Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.

• Worked as part of team of physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
• Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.
• Educated patients about procedures, answered questions and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
• Documented observations and baseline measurements in medical records.
• Provided care for patients based on physical, psychological, educational and safety criteria.
• Adhered to strict infection control measures and verified proper cleaning and sanitation of respiratory equipment prior to each use.

• Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
• Assured timely verification of insurance benefits prior to patient procedures or appointments.
• Made contact with insurance carriers to discuss policies and individual patient benefits.
• Resubmitted claims after editing or denial to achieve financial targets and reduce outstanding debt.
• Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
• Communicated verification and authorization status updates with department to facilitate decision-making for patient admissions and insurance coverage.

• Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
• Coordinated responses to emergency situations arising in different prison locations.
• Checked all book in and discharges, making sure all charges have paperwork and all discharges have orders of discharge.
• Trained, mentored, & evaluated subordinate officers.
• Cultivated and maintained climate of mutual respect with freedom from harassment and intimidation, to provide safe environment for staff and offenders.
• Supervised 50 plus employees and performance of tasks and managed hundred of offenders.
• Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
• Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.