Ashley Martinez Hebert
Meraux,LA
Summary
Registered Nurse committed to providing quality and compassionate care to neonates in the nursery.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre/Post Operative Registered Nurse
Ochsner Medical Center
Slidell, LA
09.2023 - Current
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative care for patients undergoing various surgical procedures.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal care for patients.
- Prepared patients for surgical procedures to include preoperative checklists, starting IV's, administering necessary pre-procedure medications, and ensuring necessary labs and testing has been completed.
- Prepared patients for discharge after surgical procedures to include review of physician instructions, post-operative complication education and prevention instructions, and review of medications prescribed to patients.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Ochsner Medical Center
Slidell, LA
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Assisted with preparation of supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures as necessary.
- Ensured that all equipment is functioning properly before each procedure is performed.
- Assessed patients' health condition prior to surgery and identified potential risks.
- Assisted in operating room setup including draping sterile fields, setting up instruments and equipment according to surgeon preference, and preparing supplies for use during the case.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff members and patients throughout all phases of the operative process.
- Positioned patients, sterile prepping of surgical site, and ensuring proper body alignment during the procedure to prevent pressure injuries/ wounds.
- Monitored sterile procedure and sterile field throughout the procedure to prevent infection.
NICU Registered Nurse
Childrens Hospital
New Orleans, LA
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Provided compassionate, individualized care to critically ill neonatal patients and their families.
- Monitored ventilator settings, oxygen saturation levels and other respiratory equipment.
- Provided emotional support and education to parents of preterm babies.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Certified Medical Assistant
Community Medical Group
Chalmette, LA
07.2016 - 12.2016
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Obtained insurance authorizations for procedures.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
New Orleans, LA12-2021
Certified Medical Assistant -
Eastern College of Health Vocations
Metairie, LA07-2016
High School Diploma -
Chalmette High School
Chalmette, LA05-2013
Skills
- Patient Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Effective Communication
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Monitoring
- Procedure Preparations
- Team Coordination
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Pre/Post Operative Registered Nurse
Ochsner Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Ochsner Medical Center
05.2023 - 09.2023
NICU Registered Nurse
Childrens Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022
Certified Medical Assistant
Community Medical Group
07.2016 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Certified Medical Assistant -
Eastern College of Health Vocations
High School Diploma -
Chalmette High School