Ashley McLoughlin
Lagrangeville,NY
Summary
Dedicated nursing student with hands-on experience in maternity, pediatric, medical-surgical, acute care, psychiatric, and community health settings. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and effective communication while creating care plans, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining patient safety. Collaborative team member committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care and contributing to positive patient experiences.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nursing Student
Connecticut Valley Hospital
Middletown, CT
01.2026 - Current
- Completed 120 clinical hours in a psychiatric facility and substance abuse rehabilitation center.
- Use therapeutic communication techniques(active listening, validation, open-ended questions) to establish rapport while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Monitor for changes in mental status, behavior, hallucinations, or suicidal ideation.
- Maintain a safe environment by assisting with de-escalation techniques and following unit rules regarding personal items and patient observation levels.
- Encourage patients to participate in meals, group activities, medication adherence, and personal hygiene.
Student Nurse Associate
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Poughkeepsie, NY
07.2025 - Current
- Provided care to patients with neurological conditions, including stroke, seizures, traumatic brain injuries, and post-operative neurological patients on South 6.
- Contributed to the improvement of patient outcomes by closely monitoring vital signs, blood glucose levels, intake/output, and changes in patient conditions, promptly reporting concerns to the patient's nurse.
- Assisted with daily living activities, such as ambulating, oral care, toileting, bathing, and assisting with meals/ordering food, while ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Assisted with turning/repositioning to maintain skin integrity and prevent pressure injuries.
- Provides patient comfort by positioning, extra bathing, straightening linens, putting personal articles within reach with courtesy and responsiveness.
- Documenting all data into the computer as applicable.
- Maintains a safe and orderly work environment and a clean, well stocked work area. Assists with maintaining unit equipment.
- Participates in the patient admission, transfer and discharge process.
Clinical Nursing Student
Middlesex Hospital
Middletown, CT
01.2026 - 02.2026
- Completed 84 hours of clinical hours on an orthopedic medical-surgical unit, caring for patients recovering from orthopedic surgeries and managing musculoskeletal conditions.
- Assisting with mobility support and pain management through medications and non-pharmacological interventions.
- Administered medications under supervision, adhering to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Performed thorough head-to-toe assessments on patients and documented the findings.
- Supported patients during their discharge process.
- Collaborated with fellow healthcare members, such as physical therapy to coordinate the best times and ways to perform care.
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to optimize patient care during fast-paced clinical rotations.
- Monitored vital signs and promptly reported any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Assisted with activities of daily living. These include bathing, ambulating, oral care, going to the bathroom, eating/ordering food, and repositioning.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of patient care areas to maintain a safe environment.
- Created care plans for patients after assessing their current status and their goals for discharge.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening, empathy, and effective communication skills.
Clinical Nursing Student
Masonicare Home Health and Hospice
Glastonbury, CT
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Completed 112 clinical hours conducting home hospice visits, supporting patients with end-of-life care and symptom management in the home setting.
- Administer medications safely for symptom and pain management and monitoring their effectiveness under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Provide comfort care including repositioning, skin care, mouth care, and supporting their emotional well-being.
- Provided wound care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Assisted in educating patients and families about the end-of-life process and what to expect.
- Assisted in teaching caregivers how to provide care at home, including going over medication schedules, symptom monitoring, and repositioning.
- Take vital signs and assess the patients pain and comfort level.
- Provide a holistic presence by sitting with patients and their families and listening to their concerns while offering support and reassurance.
Clinical Nursing Student
Yale Hospital
New Haven, CT
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Completed 120 clinical hours on a trauma, neurological, and surgical step-down unit.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to strict protocols for dosage and administration under supervision by the instructor.
- Monitoring and recording vital signs and symptoms and reporting any abnormalities or changes to the nurse.
- Created care plans for patient treatment after performing head-to-toe assessments.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening, empathy, and effective communication skills.
- Hands-on experience in skills such as trach care, urinary catheter insertion, administering medication through G tubes, suctioning, and stoma care.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living. These include bathing, ambulating, oral care, going to the bathroom, eating/ordering food, and repositioning.
Clinical Nursing Student
The Hospital of Central Connecticut
New Britain, CT
03.2025 - 04.2025
- Completed 24 hours on a maternity unit, caring for newborns and mothers during the postpartum period.
- Administered medication safely under the supervision of the clinical instructor.
- Performed postpartum head-to-toe assessments and assisted in providing education on normal and abnormal things the mom may experience after birth.
- Observed a Cesarean section and assisted with caring for the newborn and performing assessments.
- Addressed language barriers by using a translator to provide compassionate care.
Clinical Nursing Student
Middlesex Hosiptal
Middletown, CT
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Completed 112 clinical hours on a gastroenterology (GI) medical-surgical unit.
- Promoted patient safety by consistently maintaining a clean and organized clinical environment.
- Performed regular rounds to check on the overall well-being of patients and established good rapport.
- Assisting patients with daily activities such as ambulation, repositioning, bathing, toileting, and self-care.
- Regularly monitoring vital signs and blood glucose, and reporting abnormal values to the patient's nurse.
Counter Server
Gino's Pizza and Restaurant
Poughkeepsie, NY
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Took orders both in person and on the phone and offered suggestions for customers with allergies or dietary restrictions.
- Restocked counter supplies, condiments, napkins, and silverware.
- Maintained a clean and safe workstation while adhering to all food safety and sanitation regulations.
- Established rapport with customers by providing friendly and attentive service.
- Served customers and processed cash, debit, and credit card payments.
- Managed multiple tasks in high-volume environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT05-2026
Skills
- Health promotion
- Infection control and sterile technique
- Mobility assistance
- Punctual and reliable
- Medication administration
- Wound care and dressing changes
- Care plan development
- Patient assessments
- Taking and recording vital signs
- Blood glucose monitoring
Timeline
Clinical Nursing Student
Connecticut Valley Hospital
01.2026 - Current
Clinical Nursing Student
Middlesex Hospital
01.2026 - 02.2026
Clinical Nursing Student
Masonicare Home Health and Hospice
08.2025 - 12.2025
Student Nurse Associate
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
07.2025 - Current
Clinical Nursing Student
The Hospital of Central Connecticut
03.2025 - 04.2025
Clinical Nursing Student
Yale Hospital
01.2025 - 05.2025
Clinical Nursing Student
Middlesex Hosiptal
09.2024 - 12.2024
Counter Server
Gino's Pizza and Restaurant
06.2021 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Quinnipiac University