Ashley Ray
Ironton,OH
Summary
Problem-solving Clinical Director qualified to manage health regulations, perform patient care and further motivate talented staff. Enthusiastic professional with background affecting positive patient outcomes, finding creative solutions to administrative issues and interacting with diverse personalities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Director
St Mary's Home Health
02.2022 - Current
- Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
- Coached and trained newly hired employees so that each understood job responsibilities and requirements of positions.
- Developed, implemented, revised, and evaluated policies and procedures.
- Developed and adjusted work schedules for all clinical staff.
- Identified nurses' and staff training needs and devised training programs to close gaps.
- Monitored, analyzed, and corrected staff performance and worked with nurse manager to raise standards of practice.
- Represented organization at all community events, answering questions, providing details and giving informative presentations.
- Interviewed and hired highly talented individuals bringing great skills and passion to daily jobs.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans enabling facility to meet budgetary and quality assurance goals.
- Interacted effectively with clinical staff and patients by using active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Worked with nurse manager to develop nursing staff through education, evaluation, performance management, and competency improvement.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
RN Case Manager
Community Hospice
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses, injuries and current medications.
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
RN Case Manager
Heartland Hospice
01.2019 - 04.2021
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
LPN
KDMC
06.2011 - 10.2016
- Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respirations.
- Answer patients' phone calls and determined how to assist them.
- Sterilized equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizer, or autoclave
- Worked as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, implement interventions.
- Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explained procedures, provided education for patient and families.
- Set up equipment and prepared medical treatment rooms.
- EKG Collected samples such as blood, urine, and or sputum from patients.
- Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
- Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
Education
RN - Nursing
Collins Career Center
Chesapeake, OH10.2018
LPN - Nursing
Collins Career Center
Chesapeake, OH06.2009
Skills
- Staff Development
- Patient Relations
- Budget Oversight
- Records Management
- Unit Administration
- Shift Scheduling
- Clinical Education
- Quality Improvement
- Clinical Instruction
- Developing Training Programs
- Collaborative Skills
- Clinical Supervision
Timeline
Clinical Director
St Mary's Home Health
02.2022 - Current
RN Case Manager
Community Hospice
04.2021 - 02.2022
RN Case Manager
Heartland Hospice
01.2019 - 04.2021
LPN
KDMC
06.2011 - 10.2016
RN - Nursing
Collins Career Center
LPN - Nursing
Collins Career Center
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