Ashley Smith
St. Clair Shores ,MI
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse recognized for productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency care, end of life care and pain management. Possess strong communication skills, adaptability to high-stress environments, and ability to work effectively in team settings. Excel in providing exceptional patient care through empathy, patience, and active listening.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Henry Ford St. John
Detroit, MI
05.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, such as social workers, physicians, and psychiatrists to ensure optimal care for the patient.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family member.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assisted in end-of-life decision making processes with respect to patient wishes.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
Nurse Technician
Ascension St. John Hospital
Detroit, MI
05.2017 - 05.2020
- Observed patients' physical condition and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Performed glucose monitoring and administered medications as directed by nursing staff.
- Supported patients with mobility needs, including helping them walk or using wheelchairs.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Monitored telemetry and vital signs for unit to document patients' vitals and heart rhythms.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Patient Care Technician
Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
Macomb, MI
10.2016 - 06.2017
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Helped patients maintain dignity during difficult times.
- Supported grieving families by offering listening ear, compassion and kindness.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baker College
Clinton Township, MI05-2020
Skills
- Health care consultation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Family education
- Intravenous therapy
- Trauma recovery
- Family advocacy
- Discharge coordination
Certification
- Registered Nurse License
- BLS and ACLS certified
- TCAR certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Henry Ford St. John
05.2020 - Current
Nurse Technician
Ascension St. John Hospital
05.2017 - 05.2020
Patient Care Technician
Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
10.2016 - 06.2017
- Registered Nurse License
- BLS and ACLS certified
- TCAR certified
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baker College
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