ASHLEY THOMAS
Thornfield,Missouri
Summary
Eager RN with 4 years of nursing experience providing patient care at the highest level of safety. Always interested in furthering my knowledge and expanding my nursing skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN CHARGE NURSE/INFECTION PREVENTIONIST
Gainesville Healthcare Center
Gainesville, MO
07.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as directed by the doctor, and I was responsible for an accurate narcotic count at the end of each shift
- Triaged incoming phone calls from emergency rooms and inpatient units in order to determine needs and prioritize care
- Collaborated with doctors and staff members to ensure quality care.
- Delegated assignments and provided treatment while also directing patient care activities and providing guidance and training to RNs, LPNs, and residential advisors during the shift
- Prioritized and delegated tasks to streamline all steps in rapid response situations
- Calmly and effectively prioritized urgent and non-urgent patient needs
- Promoted self-nursing skills and medication knowledge to increase patient satisfaction and independence
- Built rapport with patients and family members in order to provide exceptional care
- Was in charge of patient admissions and discharges from the hospital to home-care, long-term care, or self-care
- Assisted with staff scheduling
- Assisted with performing skills check offs for CNAs
- Help CNAs learn how to obtain vital signs
- Trained and supervised CNA staff in proper patient care techniques.
- Monitored infections and antibiotic stewardship.
- Educated staff on infection protocols.
LPN
Missouri Ozarks Community Health
Ava, MO
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Went over the patient's medical history to make sure he or she was in good health and taking the right medications
- Provided appropriate clinical and personal assistance in response to patient requests
- Kept track of patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions, as well as communicating any concerns to my supervisor
- Aided diagnoses by collecting blood, urine, and sputum samples from patients for testing in the lab
- Administered intramuscular injections.
Education
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN NURSING -
ASUMH
Mountain Home, AR05.2022
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN GENERAL STUDIES -
ASUMH
Mountain Home, AR01.2022
PRACTICAL NURSING - TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE -
ASUMH
Mountain Home, AR01.2020
CNA IN CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT -
ASUMH
Mountain Home, AR03.2019
Skills
- Staff Training
- Patient Care Management
- Duty Delegation
- Nurse Scheduling
- Patient Care Standards
- Administer Medication
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Dressing Changes
Certification
- CPR certified through American Heart Association BLS
- Registered Nurse
- Licensed Practical Nurse
References
- TRISHA VIGNA, APRN, (870) 405-9237
- MAKAYLA GRISHAM, (417) 597-5679
Timeline
RN CHARGE NURSE/INFECTION PREVENTIONIST
Gainesville Healthcare Center
07.2021 - Current
LPN
Missouri Ozarks Community Health
10.2020 - 07.2021
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN NURSING -
ASUMH
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN GENERAL STUDIES -
ASUMH
PRACTICAL NURSING - TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE -
ASUMH
CNA IN CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT -
ASUMH