Ashley Schmid
Miles City,MT
Summary
I’ve been working in healthcare since 16 years old, four years of experience as a charge LPN, currently working in home health care. I am from a very rural area where I feel honored to be able to care for community members in both chronic and acute situations. Small communities have taught me great morals, ethics, and values that I am proud to use in my nursing practice. I am looking forward to advancing my degree as a nurse to continue to provide quality care to these well deserving communities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Nurse
Granite Peak Home Health
Miles City MT
11.2024 - Current
- Delivered patient care in accordance with established health plans and protocols.
- Educated patients and families on medication management and disease prevention strategies.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting care plans based on evolving health needs.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient safety and satisfaction scores.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Advocated for patients' needs, ensuring access to necessary healthcare resources and services.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Delivered high-quality in-home nursing services, maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for patients.
- Identified early warning signs of patient deterioration or complications, promptly notifying physicians to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from hospital discharge to home-based care by coordinating necessary resources and support systems.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, patients, and families by acting as a liaison for all parties involved in the care process.
- Provided compassionate care for patients with chronic illnesses, alleviating stress and promoting optimal wellness.
LPN
Dahl Memorial Healthcare
Ekalaka, MT
09.2023 - 11.2024
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments according to prescribed protocols.
Charge Nurse
Hilltop Home of Comfort
Killdeer, North Dakota
10.2021 - 04.2023
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition. Reporting to provider and supervisor as required
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
- Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Educated patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Educated patients on wound and disease self-management techniques.
- Delivered emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
LPN Charge Nurse
Evergreen
Ekalaka, ND
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Medication administration with proper time management skill
- Assess and monitor resident status, updating EMR and notifying supervisors/family/physician as required
- Supervision of CNA and Caregiver quality of care. Providing education/training as needed
CNA
Dahl Memorial Healthcare
Ekalaka
07.2016 - 08.2018
- Assisted residents and patients with in all aspects of activities or daily living (hygiene, dressing, grooming, eating/drinking) under supervision of charge nurse
- Obtained vital signs and reported to charge nurse
- Reporting of any change in patient condition to charge nurse
- Providing clean living areas and promoting patient health
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Dickinson State University
Dickinson, ND05-2020
High School Diploma -
Carter County High School
Ekalaka, MT05-2018
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Intravenous Certification
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Patient Care
- Compassionate Care
- Palliative Care
- Hospice Care
- Wound Care
- Samples collection
- Emergency Response
- Medication Administration
- Educating families
- Care Planning
- Immunization Administration
- Inpatient Care
- Care coordination
- Patient assessments
- Clinical documentation and reporting
Timeline
Home Health Nurse
Granite Peak Home Health
11.2024 - Current
LPN
Dahl Memorial Healthcare
09.2023 - 11.2024
Charge Nurse
Hilltop Home of Comfort
10.2021 - 04.2023
LPN Charge Nurse
Evergreen
08.2020 - 09.2021
CNA
Dahl Memorial Healthcare
07.2016 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Carter County High School
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Dickinson State University