Ashley Stark
Birch Tree,MO
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
Springfield, MO
02.2022 - Current
- Pediatric home care.
- Vital signs.
- G-tube care.
- Tracheotomy care.
- In contact with a doctor over patient care.
- Medication administration.
- Documentation
- Assessed, monitored, and documented the physical condition of patients.
- Provided direct nursing care to pediatric patients according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Performed treatments such as wound dressings, injections, catheterizations, and enemas.
LPN
Willow Health Care
Mountain View, MO
- Current
- Charge Nurse.
- Medicare Part A charting.
- Discharging patients from acute care facilities, nursing homes, and homes with home health.
- One-on-one family and resident interactions.
- IV and PICC line care and administration of medication.
- Contact the doctor for any changes in patient needs.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections, and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed routine laboratory tests, including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring, and others.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behavior, and reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
Charge Nurse LPN
Helping Hands In Home Care
West Plains, MO
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Vitals, weekly med set up, make appointments
- VA in-home services.
- Evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Performed health education activities with patients to promote understanding of medical conditions and self-care skills.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Compassus
West Plains, MO
06.2020 - 09.2021
- On Call LPN
- Death and dying process
- Palliative care
- Hospice care
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
LPN
Phoenix Home Care and Hospice
Mountain Grove, MO
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Pediatric home health nurse
- G-Tube, ventilator, and teach training and providing care
- Post-operative care of a client
- Dressing changes
- Obtain vitals daily
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Willow Health Care
Mountain View, ΜΟ
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Charge nurse
- Nursing documentation
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
LPN and Medical Scribe
Ozarks Medical Center
West Plains, MO
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Medical scribe for 3 orthopedic surgeons and 1 Podiatrist
- Casting and Splinting
- Suture removal
- Wound dressing
- Drawing up injections
- Scheduling surgery and surgery paper work
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Answered inquiries concerning progress of medical cases within limits of confidentiality laws.
- Reviewed diagnostic and procedural terminology for accuracy.
- Translated medical jargon and abbreviations into expanded forms to promote accuracy of patient and health care facility records.
- Transferred transcribed materials into electronic health records system.
- Demonstrated knowledge of HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations by appropriately handling patient information.
- Monitored and updated patients' electronic health records (EHR) to reflect current diagnoses and treatments.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
CNA and Med Tech
Willow Health Care
Mountain View, ΜΟ
03.2015 - 12.2018
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Documentation
- One on one care
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Birch Tree Place
Birch Tree, MO
07.2013 - 12.2014
- Resident care
- Documentation
- Bath
- Daily care
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
Education
Bachelor's - Health Science
Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO10.2024
Associate - Nursing
South Central Career Center
West Plains, MO12.2018
Skills
- Injections
- Patient Care
- Epic
- EMR
- Vital Signs
- Scheduling
- EKG
- Venipuncture
- CNA
- LPN
- Pediatrics
- Home Health
- Hospice Care
- Nursing
- Critical Care Experience
- Documentation Review
- Medication Administration
- Caregiving
- Employee Orientation
- Case Management
- Acute care
- Care plans
- Discharge planning
- Patient monitoring
- Patient care
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer skills
- Immunization Administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Feeding Assistance
- Catheter Care
- Family Support
- Diabetes management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Seizure Management
- Patient Intake
- Room preparation
- Chart updating
- Cardiac Care
- Infection Control
- Pain Management
- Vital data collection
- Pediatric CPR
- End of life care
- Family Education
- At-home healthcare
- Care Plan Development
Certification
- PN
- Expires: May 2026
- State: MO
- LPN License Number: 2019002684
- CPR Certification
- CNA
- BLS Certification
- AED Certification
- Certified Medication Technician
Accomplishments
- Dean's list
- Trustee's list
- CPR and BLS Certified
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
02.2022 - Current
Charge Nurse LPN
Helping Hands In Home Care
02.2021 - 12.2021
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Compassus
06.2020 - 09.2021
LPN
Phoenix Home Care and Hospice
01.2020 - 09.2020
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Willow Health Care
07.2019 - 03.2020
LPN and Medical Scribe
Ozarks Medical Center
01.2019 - 09.2019
CNA and Med Tech
Willow Health Care
03.2015 - 12.2018
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Birch Tree Place
07.2013 - 12.2014
LPN
Willow Health Care
- Current
Bachelor's - Health Science
Southwest Baptist University
Associate - Nursing
South Central Career Center