Ashley Knetchel
Conklin,NY
Summary
Resourceful Registered Nurse committed to providing excellent care to patients of all ages. Expertise in performing admission assessments and discharges and participating in crisis interventions. Kind and caring professional with 14 years of experience monitoring treatment of patients diagnosed with disabilities, illnesses and distress.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical-Surgical RN
Aya Staffing. ST. Elizabeth's Medical Center
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Managed caseload of Number patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Evaluated patient during admission, hospital stay and through discharge.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/ Tele
Aya Staffing. Lourdes Hospital
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
- Used Software to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Prolink Staffing/Arnot Ogden Hospital
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Utilized specialized equipment to track and monitor patients' vital signs in Telemetry unit.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Performed hourly rounds on 23-bed floor to monitor equipment function and lead placement.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse 2
Greater Binghamton Health Center
09.2017 - 04.2022
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Participated in incident report policy committee, meeting monthly to discuss policies, propose revisions and implement changes.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Led successful 20-person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
RN
Healthcare Support Staffing
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Registered Nurse
Krucial Staffing- Medical Resort Willowbrook
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Healthcare Support Staffing- Queens Hospital
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families, and medical personnel.
- Checked and recorded vital signs of patients and reported changes in patients' behavior or conditions.
- Maintained confidentiality regarding test results and other protected patient information.
- Participated in development of Patient Care Plans for patients experiencing COVID-19.
- Educated patients and families about COVID-19 related illnesses, recommended protective measures, and treatments.
- Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventative measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
Registered Nurse
CBH Medical PC (Broome County Corrections)
04.2017 - 09.2017
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions, including diabetes, arthritis and COPD.
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters, including flu, gastrointestinal bugs, strep throat and lice.
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
Registered Nurse
UHS Women's Health
06.2014 - 04.2017
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse
United Health Services Vestal Walk-In
06.2013 - 06.2014
- Liaised with physicians on discharge plans and created outpatient instructions for patients not admitted to hospital.
- Conducted telephone triage to patient, family and significant others using nursing judgment according to protocol.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
Medsurg Oncology RN
ProLink Healthcare
06.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Registered Nurse
United Health Services NICU
08.2006 - 06.2013
- Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
- Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
- Followed all policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in level 3 critical care units.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
SUNY Broome Community College
Binghamton, NY10.2006
Skills
- Mental Disability Management
- Medication Management
- Therapeutic Care Plans
- Progress Evaluation
- Patient Relationships
- Crisis Management
- Trauma recovery
- Patient and family advocacy
- Intravenous Therapy
- Staff Supervision
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Shared Governance
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Infection Control Measures
- Setting Up Referrals
- Neonatal nursing
- Family advocacy
- First Aid/CPR
Certification
- BLS, American Heart Association - 10/2023
- ACLS, American Heart Association- 10/2023
Timeline
Medsurg Oncology RN
ProLink Healthcare
06.2023 - Current
Medical-Surgical RN
Aya Staffing. ST. Elizabeth's Medical Center
01.2023 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/ Tele
Aya Staffing. Lourdes Hospital
10.2022 - 12.2022
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Prolink Staffing/Arnot Ogden Hospital
03.2022 - 09.2022
RN
Healthcare Support Staffing
11.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
Krucial Staffing- Medical Resort Willowbrook
08.2021 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Healthcare Support Staffing- Queens Hospital
01.2021 - 05.2021
Psychiatric Registered Nurse 2
Greater Binghamton Health Center
09.2017 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse
CBH Medical PC (Broome County Corrections)
04.2017 - 09.2017
Registered Nurse
UHS Women's Health
06.2014 - 04.2017
Registered Nurse
United Health Services Vestal Walk-In
06.2013 - 06.2014
Registered Nurse
United Health Services NICU
08.2006 - 06.2013
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
SUNY Broome Community College
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