Ashley Kaiser

• Evaluated medical needs, and provided direct and individualized bedside care to 4-7 pre- and post-surgery patients each shift
• Changed dressings, inserted catheters, and started IVs
• Adjusted specialized medical equipment as needed and interpreted and recorded measurements
• Monitored patients' vitals and reported adverse reactions to medications within 24 hours
• Collaborated on discharge planning and patient education with the healthcare team
• Educated patients and families on surgical procedures and post-surgery care, following up with families on outstanding questions within 8 hours
• Gained extensive experience with GI patients and developed skills such as NG tube insertion, Foley catheter insertion, blood draws and IV insertions
• Maintained and updated patient files, medical charts, and electronic health records with 100% compliance to HIPPA
• Learned and applied alternative pain management methods from fellow doctors and nurses
• Worked most of my shifts as charge nurse, and became adept at handling staffing issues, creating fair nursing assignments, and dealing with unit disagreements.

Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.

• Worked with disabled children and horses for a good therapeutic experience