Ashley Richardson
Kathleen,GA
Summary
Registered Nurse with previous experience as Licensed Practical Nurse and Certified Nurses Assistant. Extremely dedicated and committed to learning new skills. Team player who puts forth effort in making the work environment harmonious. Proficient in providing patient care and prioritizing the patients needs, through use of critical thinking and nursing skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mother-Baby Unit Staff Nurse
Houston Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Summerhill Senior Living Community
02.2020 - Current
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterization as ordered by physician.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Summerhill Senior Living Community
07.2015 - 02.2020
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Albany State University
Albany, GA12.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing
Central Georgia Technical College
Warner Robins, GA12.2019
Skills
- Wound Dressing and Care
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Patient Observation
- Procedure Explanation
- Medication Administration
- Assistance with Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Conditions Reporting
- Vital Signs Recording
- Patient Charting
- Specimen Collection
- Time Management
- First Aid and CPR
- Critical Thinking
- Quality Assessments
- HIPAA Compliance
- Family Education
- Discharge Planning
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Assessment
- Breastfeeding Support
- Newborn Care
- Postpartum Care
- Maternal Health
- Patient Advocacy
- Emotional Support
- Infant Nutrition
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Documentation
- Diabetes Management
- Training Staff
- Student Precepting
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Delegation and Motivation
Certification
- BLS/CPR/ AED Training
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
- Hand in Hand Training
- Communication Skill Training
- S.T.A.B.L.E
Timeline
Mother-Baby Unit Staff Nurse
Houston Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Summerhill Senior Living Community
02.2020 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Summerhill Senior Living Community
07.2015 - 02.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Albany State University
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing
Central Georgia Technical College
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