Ashley Matheny
Scottdale,PA
Summary
Hardworking and passionate registered nurse with multiple years of experience in the healthcare field, offering expertise with medical/surgical patients and orthopedic surgery patients. Knowledgeable about Direct patient care, EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
WVU Medicine
06.2023 - Current
- Managed a caseload of 6+ patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, medication administration, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Facilitated discharge planning with case managers, social workers, therapists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals involved in the treatment plan.
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Post-op care on general surgery and orthopedic surgery patients.
- Admitting/discharging patients
- Assisted in the training of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and quality patient care.
Nursing Care Assistant
WVU Medicine
04.2021 - 06.2023
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturations, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by implementing safety/fall interventions.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering call bells.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with wound care, dressing changes, bedside procedures, etc.
- Trained new nursing care assistants in a fast paced work environment.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus
Lemont Furnace, PA05.2023
Skills
- Physical Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Nursing Documentation
- wound care
- IV insertion and intravenous therapy
- Pre-and Post-Operative Care
- Central Line Management
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Intake and discharge
- Insulin medication assistance
- orthopedic surgery post-op care
Accomplishments
Graduation of the Nurse Residency Program through WVU Medicine at Uniontown Hospital
Timeline
Registered Nurse
WVU Medicine
06.2023 - Current
Nursing Care Assistant
WVU Medicine
04.2021 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus