Ashley Manuel
Fancy Farm
Summary
Developed strong leadership, team management, and patient care coordination skills in fast-paced clinical environment. Seeking to transition into new field where these skills can be applied to drive positive outcomes and team success. Adaptable and ready to embrace new challenges and opportunities for growth.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Supervisor
Jackson Purchase Medical Group Services
01.2023 - Current
- Conducted in-service training sessions for nursing staff to enhance their skills and stay up-to-date on best practices in the field.
- Maximized patient satisfaction through empathetic listening, addressing concerns, and fostering strong nurse-patient relationships.
- Identified areas for cost reduction without compromising patient safety or quality of care through careful resource allocation.
- Managed staff schedules, assignments, and time-off requests to maintain adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Streamlined clinical operations by optimizing workflows and efficiently delegating tasks to team members.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and integrating them into daily practice.
- Enhanced staff performance by conducting regular performance evaluations and providing constructive feedback.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging staff members to share ideas and participate in the development of new nursing initiatives.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication, teamwork, and conflict resolution strategies.
- Supported organizational growth goals by participating in recruitment efforts including interviewing candidates, extending job offers, and facilitating orientation programs.
- Supervised team of 65 employees that consisted of nurses and medical assistants.
LPN Field Nurse
LHC Group- Marshall County Hospital Home Health
Benton
04.2022 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed catheterizations.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Licensed Practical Nurse/ Patient Care Coordinator
Jackson Purchase Urology
Mayfield
07.2017 - 04.2022
- Assisted doctor with minor surgeries in office.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
- Developed and produced all office flyer notifications for important policy changes, office news and events.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
- Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts.
- Managed Precertification on medication and surgical procedures
- Submitted appropriate CPT and ICD 10 codes for surgical procedures
- Foley catheter insertion and removal
- Implemented patient education for self catheterization, medications and surgical procedures
- Obtained vital signs and history and physical on patients
- Administered injections
- Administer BCG treatments for bladder cancer patients
- Answer all telephone calls with educational information regarding patient care.
- Reviewed each step of patient care and made proactive adjustments to avert issues.
- Liaised with pharmaceutical representative to schedule presentation appointments with physician.
- Sent and handled electronic requests for new medications and medication refills.
- Acted as main point of contact for patients, doctors and hospital staff by closely reviewing medical charts and maintaining high levels of communication.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Triana Jr Rudolph MD
Mayfield
06.2015 - 07.2017
- Performed allergy testing
- Administered injections
- Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
- Developed and produced all office flyer notifications for important policy changes, office news and events.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
- Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts.
- Routinely retracted patient throat cultures and prepared for lab submission.
- Removal of sutures or staples
- Obtained vital signs and history and physical on patients
Licensed Practical Nurse
Dr. Nicole Michaels
Eunice
03.2013 - 12.2015
- Routinely retracted patient throat cultures and prepared for lab submission.
- Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
- Developed and produced all office flyer notifications for important policy changes, office news and events.
- Processed monthly reports for department performance.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
- Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts.
- Administered immunization injections
- Provided patient and parent proper immunization education
Licensed Practical Nurse
First Option Home Health
Lafayette
01.2009 - 06.2010
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and personal hygiene.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically-relevant symptoms.
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and intake and output.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered peg tube feedings and medications as prescribed.
- Performed chest vest therapy for airway clearance.
- Suctioned patients respiratory secretions as needed.
Education
Associate Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse
Louisiana Technical College
Opelousas, Louisiana2007
Certification - Medical Assistant
Louisiana Technical College
Opelousas, Louisiana2004
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
- Patient/family focused
- Communication
- Ability to adapt effectively under pressure
- Problem solving
- Highly dependable
- Excellent attention to detail
- Goal-oriented
- Leadership
- Teamwork
Clinical leadership
Quality improvement
Ethical practice
Staff development
Nurse leadership
EMR systems
Clinical quality improvement
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Team recruitment
Teamwork and collaboration
Time management
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking Abilities
Organizational skills
Coaching and mentoring
Staff management
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Supervisor
Jackson Purchase Medical Group Services
01.2023 - Current
LPN Field Nurse
LHC Group- Marshall County Hospital Home Health
04.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse/ Patient Care Coordinator
Jackson Purchase Urology
07.2017 - 04.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Triana Jr Rudolph MD
06.2015 - 07.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Dr. Nicole Michaels
03.2013 - 12.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
First Option Home Health
01.2009 - 06.2010
Associate Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse
Louisiana Technical College
Certification - Medical Assistant
Louisiana Technical College
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