Ashley Plummer
Elkhart,IN
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with 12 years of proven track record in various clinical settings, including corrections, perioperative nursing, emergency nursing, family practice, and gerontologic nursing. Dedicated to providing exceptional nursing care to diverse populations, I possess a deep understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by patients. Excellent communication skills enable me to establish rapport with patients and their families, ensuring effective care coordination and patient satisfaction. Committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and delivering compassionate care in every interaction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph County Jail
12.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Operating Room Circulator Registered Nurse
The Centre P.C.
01.2017 - Current
- Assists in pre-operative intake and preparing patient for surgery, including: reviewing history and physical information, vital signs, starting IVs, and completing urine screening.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Placed SCDs, heel cushions, and bair hugger on patient for patient safety and comfort.
- Placed and removed foley catheter as needed and measured urine output.
- Anticipates the needs of the surgeon, first assist, and scrub nurse such as opening sterile packaging onto the field in sterile manner as needed.
- Updated patient charts using PatientNow with data such as patient allergies, time out, instrument count, surgery start and end times, medications, skin prep used, etc to keep records current.
- Set up the operating room daily and assist in cleaning, stocking, and preparing the operating room between cases.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Elkhart General Hospital
06.2015 - 01.2017
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Registered Nurse
Elkhart Family Physicians
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Anticipate and carry out physician's orders, Patient advocate, Assess vital signs and overall appearance of the patient, Administer immunization and injections, Phlebotomy, Sterilization of instruments, Assist physician with procedures, Collect strep, influenza, and urine samples for analysis, Telephone triage, Perform EKG, Prior authorizations of medications, Patient intake including: current medications and allergies, family medical history, surgeries, diagnoses, smoking status, chief complaint,Prescription refills.
Registered Nurse
RN/CNA Hubbard Hill Estates
08.2008 - 06.2013
- Anticipate resident's needs, monitor for change in condition Medication pass, head-to-toe assessments, vital signs
- Admission/discharge paperwork Frequent communication with resident, family, physician, and staff.
- Assist residents with ADL's, Resident advocate, Assist the nurse with resident care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Breckinridge School of Nursing at ITT Technical Institute
South BendSkills
- Flexible
- Punctual
- Avid learner
- Effective Under Pressure
- Motivated
- Compassionate
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient Advocacy
- Venipuncture/blood draw expert
- Strong clinical judgment
References
References are available on request.
Certification
- Registered Nurse in Indiana, License number 28208134A, 2013-present
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2015-present
- BLS- Basic Life Support 2015-present
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph County Jail
12.2024 - Current
Operating Room Circulator Registered Nurse
The Centre P.C.
01.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Elkhart General Hospital
06.2015 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse
Elkhart Family Physicians
06.2013 - 06.2015
Registered Nurse
RN/CNA Hubbard Hill Estates
08.2008 - 06.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Breckinridge School of Nursing at ITT Technical Institute
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