Ashley Oubre
Donaldsonville,LA
Summary
Compassionate licensed practical nurse with extensive experience in home health and chronic disease management. Successfully managed a caseload of 35 patients, ensuring individualized care and achieving high patient satisfaction rates. Demonstrated strong skills in clinical documentation, care coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse / Home Health Field Case Manager
VitalCaring
07.2013 - Current
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and coordinate care with physicians, specialists, therapists, caregivers, and community resources.
- Managed weekly caseload of 35 home health patients, ensuring tailored care for each individual.
- Reviewed physician orders, medications, laboratory results, and treatment plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintain accurate documentation in Homecare Homebase while ensuring HIPAA compliance.
- Educated patients on diabetes, CHF, COPD, hypertension, wound care, nutrition, medications, and disease self-management, enhancing their understanding and self-care capabilities.
- Perform wound care, wound VAC management, venipuncture, catheter care, PICC dressing changes, medication administration, and post-operative care.
- Trained newly hired nurses on best practices and procedures.
- Received recognition for achieving high levels of patient satisfaction through quality care.
- Worked at Bayou Home Care, providing nursing services to diverse patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Chateau D'Ville Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
06.2010 - 07.2013
- Delivered skilled nursing care to enhance recovery in rehabilitation and long-term care settings.
- Provided medications and treatments to patients in a clinical setting.
- Conducted assessments and documentation while educating patients and families on care plans.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Metabolic Center of Louisiana
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Administered physician-ordered injections and IV therapies to ensure optimal patient treatment and recovery.
- Assisted in management of endocrine disorders, including diabetes and thyroid disease, to improve patient care and treatment effectiveness.
- Educated patients on diabetes management, focusing on insulin administration, CGM use, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications to enhance health outcomes.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing Diploma -
LTC Young Memorial Campus
Skills
- Chronic disease management
- Wound care
- Medication management
- Patient education
- Clinical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- EMR/EHR documentation
- Homecare Homebase
- Epic proficiency
- ICD-10 knowledge
- Case management
- Community resource coordination
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Provider communication
- Medical necessity review
- Medical record review
- Therapeutic communication
- Motivational interviewing
- Critical thinking skills
- Time management skills
- Communication skills
- Patient advocacy
- HIPAA compliance
Core Competencies
Patient & Family Education, Therapeutic Communication, Motivational Interviewing, Chronic Disease Management, Clinical Assessment, Wound Care, Medication Management, Patient Advocacy, Clinical Documentation, Medical Record Review, Medical Necessity Review, EMR/EHR Documentation, EPIC, Homecare Homebase, ICD-10 Knowledge, HIPAA Compliance, Quality Assurance, Case Management, Provider Communication, Scheduling & Follow-Up, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Community Resource Coordination, Prior Authorization Support, Critical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Independent Remote Work, Adaptability, Written & Verbal Communication
Professional Highlights
- 17 years of nursing experience across home health, endocrinology, rehabilitation, and long-term care
- Recognized for outstanding patient satisfaction
- Managed a weekly caseload of approximately 35 patients
- Experienced with Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, and payer documentation
- Clinical documentation, medical record review, and care coordination
- Chronic disease management and patient education
- Training and mentoring newly hired nurses
- HIPAA compliance, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration
Personal Information
Accomplishments
- The Louisiana caregiver of the year award (2016) recognized for exceptional compassion, dedication, patient advocacy, and excellence in delivering patient-centered care.
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse – Louisiana
- CPR & First Aid Certified
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse / Home Health Field Case Manager
VitalCaring
07.2013 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Chateau D'Ville Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
06.2010 - 07.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse
Metabolic Center of Louisiana
01.2009 - 01.2010
Licensed Practical Nursing Diploma -
LTC Young Memorial Campus