ASHLEY STEWART
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
12.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Promoted family-centered care by providing education, support, and resources to parents of NICU patients.
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assessing newborns'' overall condition.
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities including conferences workshops certifications relevant to neonatal intensive care nursing expertise.
Case Manager RN
Amedisys Home Health
04.2023 - Current
- Performs patient assessments and collaborates with care team to develop and implement plan of care
- Makes referrals to other disciplines as indicated by patient's identified needs or documents rationale for not doing so
- Promotes patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures, assisting patients in learning appropriate self-care techniques
- Supervises LPNs and HHAs
- Completes documentation timely and accurately
- Regularly communicate patient progress to the clinical manager and care team
- Plans and provides staff education
- Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families as assigned
Labor & Delivery RN
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
06.2021 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Performs continuous reassessment of symptoms and changes in patients' conditions and intervenes appropriately
- Continuous assessment of fetal monitoring and communicate with provider of any changes needing intervention
- Circulate during Cesarean section deliveries, tubal ligation, Dilation & Cutterage, and emergency procedures deemed necessary by provider
- Assist during vaginal delivery and implement needed interventions
- Assist during epidural administration and monitor for side effects
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Implemented medication and IV administration (Pitocin, Magnesium Sulfate,etc), and catheter insertion as need
- Monitored patient and infants reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Monitor newborn after delivery and implement needed interventions, administer newborn medications in timely manner
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals
- Assessed for hemorrhage risk and implemented appropriate interventions
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
05.2014 - 06.2020
- Recorded vital signs and daily weights, reported any changes to nurse assigned
- Assisted with feeding, grooming, and other daily living activities
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC05.2021
Skills
- Clear Patient Communication
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Patient Examination
- Accurate Documentation
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Time Management
- Crisis Resolution
- Patient and Family Advocacy
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
12.2023 - Current
Case Manager RN
Amedisys Home Health
04.2023 - Current
Labor & Delivery RN
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
06.2021 - 05.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
05.2014 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fayetteville State University