Ashley McNeese
Ashland City,TN
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wound Care Coordinator
NHC Place at the Trace
09.2023 - Current
- Assessed patients' wound status and provided evidence-based treatments accordingly, ensuring optimal healing.
- Provided education and training to staff on appropriate care to prevent pressure injuries
- Mentors new and existing staff, promoting professional development and fostering a positive work environment.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to ensure all residents physical and mental needs are met
- Developed treatment plans according to current wound care protocols.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive wound care plans.
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills while managing a team focused on delivering high-quality patient-centered care.
- Exceeded facility goals regarding wound healing rates and patient satisfaction by implementing process improvements.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team communication for better wound care coordination and management.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge in the field of wound care by attending conferences, workshops, and webinars.
- Reduced the occurrence of facility-acquired pressure injuries through proactive risk assessments and preventative measures.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, addressing patients' unique needs.
- Monitored patient progress closely with timely follow-ups, adjusting treatment plans as needed for successful healing outcomes.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, ensuring clear communication regarding treatment plans and progress updates.
- Provided education to staff on wound care techniques, elevating the overall quality of care within the facility.
- Identified nutritional deficiencies and coordinated with personnel to solve nutrition problems.
- Demonstrated dressing techniques to educate and orient in-services nurses.
- Identified patients requiring debridement procedures and alerted attending physician.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Reviews resident records to ensure all medical conditions that can cause skin alterations are addressed
- Assessed patients' wound status and provided evidence-based treatments accordingly, ensuring optimal healing.
LPN Supervisor/Wound Care Nurse
West Meade Place
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Acted as shift supervisor to 110 bed facility for patients in LTC, skilled rehab and respiratory units
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using clean techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide wound care and dressing applications.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
- Provided education and training to staff on wound prevention
- Assessed patient wounds for improvement/declining, provided treatments as ordered by provider, gave recommendations on treatment plans
Staff Nurse- SNF/LTC float
Angel Healthcare Staffing
07.2016 - 01.2022
- Perform all medication administration at appropriate times on assigned halls
- Monitor patients for adverse reactions to medications and complications or worsening of condition due to illness
- Put all orders into electronic chart accurately and checked for any interactions or discrepancies.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and staff safety.
TDH COVID team- Vaccinator
Angel Health Care Staffing
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Assessed patients for signs or symptoms of COVID-19
- Preformed COVID testing to patients with and without symptoms
- Administering COVID vaccinations
- Assisting with care related to any side effects of vaccine
- Entering patient demographics into state data base.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Floor Nurse/MTA
Southern Health Partners
07.2020 - 04.2021
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
PCC/LPN
Adoration Home Health
12.2019 - 06.2020
- Scheduling of multiple clinicians across all specialties
- Contacted physicians regarding needed orders, order clarifications, medical records and coordination of care
- Ordered all wound care supplies and DME based off physician orders
- Assisted with chart auditing as needed
- Participates in interdisciplinary communication with clinicians to facilitate continuity of care
- Ran daily and weekly reports to assist the director with office operations
- Faxed all necessary paperwork to physicians and attaching all records and orders to patients charts.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ascension at Home
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining detailed documentation of patients' health status, interventions, and outcomes.
- Participated in interdisciplinary case conference meetings
- Supported patients during difficult transitions to home-based care, providing emotional support and practical guidance.
- Enhanced patient recovery process through effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients' progress and adjusting care plans as needed.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Maintained patient privacy and confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and organizational policies at all times.
- Empowered patients to take control of their own health by teaching them about medications, nutrition, and exercise regimens tailored to their specific conditions.
- Enhanced overall patient experience through consistent demonstration of empathy, active listening skills, and cultural competency in diverse populations.
- Contributed to improved quality of life for patients with chronic conditions through skilled symptom management and education on self-care practices.
- Ensured the patient’s plan of care and supporting documentation for each patient is individualized, current and conforms to established state and federal regulations, as well as agency policy and procedure
- Ensured protection of confidential information that is stored, handled, or maintained by following company policies and procedures related to confidentiality and/or HIPAA regulations.
Treatment Room Nurse
Urology Associates P.C
12.2015 - 06.2016
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated patients on proper post-operative care routines, reducing the likelihood of complications or readmissions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of surgical procedures, promoting clear communication among healthcare providers regarding patient progress.
- Communicated medical information and discharge instructions to patients and families to reduce return visits.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict infection control measures and maintaining a sterile environment in the treatment room.
Medication Nurse
BHG Nashville
04.2015 - 12.2015
- Educated patients on potential side effects, enhancing their understanding of prescribed medications' purposes and risks.
- Ensured proper documentation of administered medications, contributing to accurate medical records for each patient.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to optimize treatment plans for individual patients.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous attention to detail in the administration process.
- Collected specimens to prepare for laboratory test procedures.
- Improved patient medication adherence by providing clear instructions and addressing concerns.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Education
Practical Nurse - Nursing
Tennessee Collage of Applied Technology
Nashville, TN01.2015
Skills
- Wound assessment
- Pressure Ulcer Management
- Quality Improvement
- Clinical judgment
- Healthcare management
- Skin Integrity Monitoring
- Patient Education
- Risk Identification
- Data Collection
- Intervention Planning
- Case Management
- EMR Updating
Certification
- AHA – BLS for Healthcare Providers
- Practical nurse licensure- 86108
- Wound Care Certification
Timeline
Wound Care Coordinator
NHC Place at the Trace
09.2023 - Current
LPN Supervisor/Wound Care Nurse
West Meade Place
01.2022 - 09.2023
TDH COVID team- Vaccinator
Angel Health Care Staffing
04.2021 - 01.2022
Floor Nurse/MTA
Southern Health Partners
07.2020 - 04.2021
PCC/LPN
Adoration Home Health
12.2019 - 06.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ascension at Home
01.2019 - 12.2019
Staff Nurse- SNF/LTC float
Angel Healthcare Staffing
07.2016 - 01.2022
Treatment Room Nurse
Urology Associates P.C
12.2015 - 06.2016
Medication Nurse
BHG Nashville
04.2015 - 12.2015
Practical Nurse - Nursing
Tennessee Collage of Applied Technology
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