Hi, I’m
Ashley Reid
Registered Nurse
Elizabeth City,NC
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Mohandas Gandhi
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
3
years of professional experience
Work History
SentaraElizabeth City, NC
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
08.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
SentaraNorfolk, VA
Registered Nurse, IMCU
08.2020 - 02.2021
Job overview
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Education
ECPI UniversityVirginia Beach, VA
Associate Degree In Nursing
03.2020
College of The AlbemarleElizabeth City, NC
Associate Of General Education
08.2017
Skills
- Treatment Preparation
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Tracheostomy Care, Gastrostomy Tube care
- Heart Failure
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Compassionate and Caring
- Managing Central Lines
- Clear Patient Communication
- Disease Processes
- Cardiac Rhythm Monitoring
- Educational Instruction
- Patient Discharging
- Patient Assessments
- Active Listening
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Epic Systems
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
Sentara
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, IMCU
Sentara
08.2020 - 02.2021
ECPI University
Associate Degree In Nursing
College of The Albemarle
Associate Of General Education