Ashley Powers
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse who implements nursing care following physician orders and recognized standards. Possesses superb technical knowledge and communication skills, able to prioritize tasks in fast-paced settings. Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion, and infection control. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in stressful environments, with a history of seamless interaction with doctors, support services, patients, and families.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Del Cielo Home Health
Corpus Christi, TX
04.2023 - Current
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to assist within parameters established by the facility and supervisor.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Inserted, cared for, and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing, and grooming needs.
- I have cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals, and updating patient files.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care, and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate them on optimal treatment procedures.
- Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers, and autoclaves.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Licensed Practical Nursing
Northeast Technology Center - Pryor
Pryor, OK11-2010
Skills
- Treatment plan implementation
- Patient Care
- Patient Education
- Reporting and documentation
- Aseptic Techniques
- Care Plan Development
- Patient Assessment
- Direct Patient Care
- Infection Control
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
- Clinical Documentation
- Emergency Response
- Physical Assessment
- Wound Care
- Family Communication
- Samples collection
- Caring for wounds
- Breathing Treatments
- Tracking symptoms
- Educating families
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Texas-Multi-state Licensed Practical Nurse
Certification
- V.A.C. Therapy Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Certificate.
- IV Vascular Access Device, and IV Certificate.
Affiliations
- Volunteers taking care of animals.
- Donates time to those in need.
- Crafting in my free time.
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Del Cielo Home Health
04.2023 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Licensed Practical Nursing
Northeast Technology Center - Pryor
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