Ashley Newton Stephens
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Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Lumina Hospice and Palliative Care. Expert in clinical documentation and patient management, successfully reducing hospital readmissions through proactive care coordination. Strong advocate for patient dignity, fostering seamless communication among families and healthcare providers to enhance end-of-life care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
After Hours Nurse
Lumina Hospice and Palliative Care
12.2020 - Current
- Take phone calls from the patient, family or caregivers after hours. Assess and evaluate the needs and make home visits as necessary.
- collaborate professionally with other health care providers
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
Lumina Hospice and Palliative Care
03.2018 - 12.2020
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless communication and continuity of care.
- Participated in continuous professional development to stay current with best practices in hospice case management and end-of-life care.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients'' conditions and adjusting care plans as needed.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from acute care settings to home-based hospice care through thorough planning and coordination.
- Advocated for patients'' wishes regarding treatment options, preserving dignity in their final days.
- Enhanced patient care by developing personalized hospice plans and coordinating interdisciplinary team efforts.
Charge Nurse
Mennonite Village
08.2014 - 03.2018
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Pass medication to patients in timely mannor
- Wound care as needed, and other treatments
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Linn Benton Community College
Albany06-2014
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Patient education
- Patient management
- Family education
Timeline
After Hours Nurse
Lumina Hospice and Palliative Care
12.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
Lumina Hospice and Palliative Care
03.2018 - 12.2020
Charge Nurse
Mennonite Village
08.2014 - 03.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Linn Benton Community College
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