Year of Intern nursing experience
Ashley Strange
LPN
Collierville,TN
Summary
Dependable, newly licensed LPN with 1 yr. of exemplary hands-on experience as an intern on step-down. Delivered quality direct and indirect patient care for 5+ yrs. to individuals with dual-diagnoses or mental health crisis seeking challenging admissions. Independent consultant for 4 different marketing firms and built trusting relations while navigating patients and families alike in their quest for change. Diligent and driven about helping people of all backgrounds with diverse healthcare needs. Offering skills in medication administration, wound care, detail- oriented responsive and proficient routine care, and emergency response. Eager to deliver robust care by applying education to the workplace.
Overview
1
1
5
5
Years of dual diagnosis Healthcare experience
Work History
LPN Student/Graduate Student Intern for (Stepdown)
St. Francis (Step-down Unit)
Bartlett, TN
04.2023 - Current
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, modify care, and implement interventions.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care up to [4] patients per day.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, NG tubes, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Dual Diagnoses Admissions/Marketing Consultant
Behavioral Healthcare Network
Laguna Hills, CA
02.2016 - 06.2020
- Collaborated with a variety of treatment facilities to determine needs of patients and accomplish overall objectives.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy.
- Offered information, support and comfort to patient families.
- Cultivated and participated in programs for patient outreach & marketing (i.e. fundraisers, donations to organizations such as N.I.D.A.)
- Edited and updated content regularly for www.behavioralhealthnetwork.net and 'Insightly', a platform used to monitor treatment progress, communication, integrate patient data, and patient performance from admissions to discharge
- Collaborated with team members and patient's family to improve individual patient plans who are striving for a better future
- Educated patients/family on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.
Loan Consultant
My Financial Solutions
Newport Beach, CA
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Recommended loan terms, conditions and collateral position consistent with client request and associated loan risks and set clear and realistic expectations with clients.
- Gathered and documented client financial information and application details meeting lending requirements and accurately representing client status.
- Tracked and managed new leads and followed up on referral business.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
The Healthcare Institute
Memphis, TN12.2022
Licensed Cosmetology - Cosmetology Education
Paul Mitchell The School
Memphis, TN01.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Sales And Marketing Education
Southwest Community College
Memphis, TN05-2006
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Empathetic and Compassionate Care
- Abuse Identification
- Mental Health Referrals
- Attention to Detail
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Creative Problem Solving
- Diabetes Management
- Procedure Assistance
- Patient Care and Safety
Affiliations
- Red Cross Volunteer
- Played piano since 4 yrs old
- Active member & greeter @ St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
- Former Dancer w/ 20+ yrs experience & aspiring to have own studio to teach children
- Take pride in giving back to the community and those in need
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LPN Student/Graduate Student Intern for (Stepdown)
St. Francis (Step-down Unit)
04.2023 - Current
Loan Consultant
My Financial Solutions
11.2018 - 03.2020
Dual Diagnoses Admissions/Marketing Consultant
Behavioral Healthcare Network
02.2016 - 06.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
The Healthcare Institute
Licensed Cosmetology - Cosmetology Education
Paul Mitchell The School
Some College (No Degree) - Sales And Marketing Education
Southwest Community College
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