ASHLEY TEAL
LUBBOCK,TX
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings multi-year record in field.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
Tradition's Health Hospice
Lubbock, TX
05.2022 - Current
- Initiated comprehensive assessments of terminal disease impact on patient's physical, functional, and psychological needs
- Communicated with multidisciplinary teams to organize and coordinate care services
- Counseled patient and family regarding symptom control, medications, and pain relief
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding patient care needs and progress toward goals.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients dealing with chronic illness or end-of-life issues.
- Assessed patient's physical, mental, and psychosocial health status to develop individualized care plans.
- Used the palliative care model and input from hospice team members, physicians, the client, and family to identify goals for disease course to determine the plan of care.
- Coordinated and delivered hospice care plan, incorporating appropriate skilled interventions, teaching, and necessary medical supplies/equipment and ancillary/specialty services, to achieve desired outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician with the goal of maintaining optimal client comfort.
Registered Nurse
University Medical Center
Lubbock, TX
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Assessed and cared for patients in a 28-bed intermediate critical care setting
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostics to identify and assess patient's condition
- Utilized an EMR database for accurate, detailed charting for optimal continuity of care
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Performed triage assessments
- Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures and physician orders.
- Leveraged technology to document patient care activities and interventions.
- Developed individualized plan of care to perform appropriate treatments
- Presented health information and treatment options to patients and families as needed.
- Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess and evaluate patient care plans.
- Performed therapeutic nursing interventions to promote patient well-being.
- Maintained confidentiality in patient matters to comply with HIPAA guidelines and measures.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary teams to organize and coordinate health and care services to meet patients' complex care needs.
- Modified patient treatment plans according to symptoms, responses and conditions.
- Determined availability of medical equipment and supplies, assisting in procurement of deficiencies.
- Taught patients and significant others to manage illness or injury by explaining post-treatment home care needs.
Patient Representative
UMC Physicians
Lubbock, TX
04.2018 - 09.2020
- Greeted patients, determined nature of visit, and scheduled based on urgency of care
- Verified insurance coverage through utilization of multiple databases
- Acted as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers to address patient needs, concerns, and complaints, ensuring a positive patient experience
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
12.2020
Skills
- Case management
- Microsoft Word and Excel
- Clinical assessment
- HIPAA Compliance
- Discharge Planning
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Critical Thinking
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Hospice care
- Palliative care
- Medication management
- Diagnostic exam interpretation
- Focused patient assessment
- Communication within interdisciplinary team
- CPR and AED
- Time management abilities
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIHSS
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Tradition's Health Hospice
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
University Medical Center
09.2020 - 08.2022
Patient Representative
UMC Physicians
04.2018 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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