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Ashley Lopresti

Marion,VA

Summary

Accomplished Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at Daymark Recovery Services, showcasing expertise in medication administration and direct patient care. Demonstrates exceptional skills in clinical documentation and vital signs monitoring, complemented by a compassionate approach to patient and family communication. Achieved significant improvements in patient outcomes through dedicated care and effective teamwork. Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments. Experienced with patient care, including administering medications and monitoring vital signs. Utilizes strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive patient relationships and efficient team collaboration. Track record of providing compassionate and attentive care, ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Daymark Recovery Services
08.2023 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
  • Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
  • Administered controlled narcotics
  • Led training sessions for new nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Crestview Rehabilitation Center
04.2023 - 08.2023
  • 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.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
  • Administered controlled narcotics
  • Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
  • Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
  • Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Horizon Youth Services
11.2019 - 04.2023
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing.
  • Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Assisted in minor surgical procedures, enhancing patient comfort and supporting surgical team efficiency.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.

Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.




Licensed Practical Nurse

Carrington Place
03.2019 - 11.2019
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with Hospice care patients
  • Assisted with admissions and hospital transfers
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
  • Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing wait times and increasing patient compliance.
  • Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
  • Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Southwest Virginia Mental Health Institute
01.2016 - 03.2019
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
  • Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
  • Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Mountain States Health Alliance
03.2006 - 01.2016
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing.
  • Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
  • Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
  • Assisted in minor surgical procedures, enhancing patient comfort and supporting surgical team efficiency.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.

Education

Associate of Arts - Practical Nursing

Smyth Career And Technology Center
Seven Mile Ford, VA
04-2006

High School Diploma -

Rural Retreat High School
Rural Retreat, VA
05-2002

Skills

  • Medication Administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Compassionate Care
  • Physical Assessment
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Vital signs
  • Patient Assessments
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Diabetes management
  • Immunization Administration
  • Family Communication
  • EMR / EHR

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Virginia Board of Nursing.

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Daymark Recovery Services
08.2023 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Crestview Rehabilitation Center
04.2023 - 08.2023

Licensed Practical Nurse

Horizon Youth Services
11.2019 - 04.2023

Licensed Practical Nurse

Carrington Place
03.2019 - 11.2019

Licensed Practical Nurse

Southwest Virginia Mental Health Institute
01.2016 - 03.2019

Licensed Practical Nurse

Mountain States Health Alliance
03.2006 - 01.2016
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Virginia Board of Nursing.

Associate of Arts - Practical Nursing

Smyth Career And Technology Center

High School Diploma -

Rural Retreat High School
Ashley Lopresti