Ashley Loricka
Port Reading,United States
Summary
Highly-motivated new grad nurse with the desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Student
Hackensack Meridian Health
, NJ
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Performed patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including wound care, medication administration, and other treatments.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate., according to established protocols.
- Supported patients with basic functions of eating and walking.
- Partnered with registered nurses to perform specified patient care activities.
Medical/Surgical Assistant
Cosmetic Medicine/Plastic Surgery Center
Bridgewater, NJ
02.2019 - 04.2024
- Provided patient centered care.
- Escorted patients to exam rooms and obtained their previous medical history.
- Ensured the proper sanitization of exam rooms after every patient visit while maintaining a consistent supply inventory for essential items.
- Advanced patient documentation and data entry into EHR/EMR.
- Prepared patients for care and provided instructions on patient discharge and aftercare following treatments.
- Assisted and supported four physicians in a rotational manner.
- Assisted in various procedures, including noninvasive treatments and surgical body contouring.
- Experienced in working efficiently within sterile environments.
- Managed preparation of sterile field and instruments; provided sterile scrub assistance to physicians.
- Performed venipuncture, obtained vitals, and handled specimens.
- Skillfully oversaw post-op care and executed suture removal.
Server
Quaker Steak & Lube
Edison, NJ
09.2017 - 12.2018
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
Cashier Sales Associate
Forever 21
Edison, NJ
12.2016 - 08.2017
- Efficiently managed the needs of multiple customers concurrently in a fast-paced retail setting.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing (RN)
Middlesex County College
Edison, NJ05.2024
Associate of Arts -
Middlesex County College
Edison, NJ01-2018
High School Diploma -
Woodbridge High School
01.2015
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Medical chart management & documentation
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Strong communication skills - patients/other members of the team
- Advanced in use of EHR/EMR
- Strong time management/prioritizing skills
- Taking vitals & able to distinguish normal vs abnormal
- Organized
- Works well independently or with a team
- Critical thinking skills
- Detail oriented
- Venipuncture
- Able to multitask
Certification
- BLS certified.
- Completed an accredited Nursing Program.
Timeline
Nursing Student
Hackensack Meridian Health
09.2022 - 05.2024
Medical/Surgical Assistant
Cosmetic Medicine/Plastic Surgery Center
02.2019 - 04.2024
Server
Quaker Steak & Lube
09.2017 - 12.2018
Cashier Sales Associate
Forever 21
12.2016 - 08.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing (RN)
Middlesex County College
Associate of Arts -
Middlesex County College
High School Diploma -
Woodbridge High School