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Overview
Work History
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Timeline
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Ashley Smith

Prescott,AR

Summary

Skilled Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Centerwell Home Health, adept in patient assessments and infection control measures. Demonstrates exceptional patient education and empathy, significantly improving patient outcomes. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Centerwell Home Health
Hope, AR
04.2018 - Current
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Heather Manor Nursing and Rehab
Hope Ar
05.2008 - 04.2018
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.

Education

Associate Degree In Nursing-Registered Nurse - Nursing

UAHT
Hope Ar
12.2022

LPN - Nursing

UACCH
Hope Ar
05.2008

High School Diploma -

Blevins High School
Blevins Ar
05.2004

Skills

  • Medication Administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Documentation and Charting
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures
  • Wound Care
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Licensed RN
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Patient Discharge
  • Team Coordination
  • Diabetes management
  • Feeding pumps understanding
  • Home Health Care

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Centerwell Home Health
04.2018 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Heather Manor Nursing and Rehab
05.2008 - 04.2018

Associate Degree In Nursing-Registered Nurse - Nursing

UAHT

LPN - Nursing

UACCH

High School Diploma -

Blevins High School
Ashley Smith