Ashley A Toussaint
License Practical Nurse
Nanuet,NY
Summary
Proficient, dependable and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sky View Rehabilitation & Health Care
Cronton-on-Hudson, NY
09.2021 - Current
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, subcutaneous, intradermal and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, managed midlines, and performed catheterizations.
Patient Care Coordinator
Optimal Workforce Solutions OWS
Valhalla, NY
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Acted as main point of contact for patients, doctors and hospital staff by maintaining high levels of communication.
- Documented updates to patient information in medical charts while maintaining HIPAA compliance protecting confidentiality of records.
- Answered unit calls and took messages for healthcare staff to maximize team productivity.
- Kept physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by authorized team members.
- Warmly interacted with family members of patients professionally by phone or in-person to provide information and directed to desired staff members.
- Answered multi-line telephone system, provided information and directed calls.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Monitored main entrances to the Unit and screened visitors, updated logs and issued arm bands to maintain security.
- Prepared admissions charts and discharge packets.
- Successfully scheduled patient appointments before discharge.
- Prepared, recorded and sent out any Newborn screenings with special care and attention.
Front Desk Receptionist
Northern Manor Multicare Center
Nanuet , NY
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Managed office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression
- Operated multi-line telephone system to independently handle over sixty calls each day
- Directed incoming calls to internal personnel and departments, routing to best-qualified entity to respond to callers' needs
- Assisted internal staff with clerical and administrative needs to maximize efficiency and team productivity
- Monitored and screened visitors to verify access to facility and inter-office personnel
- Liaised with housekeeping and maintenance staff to address requests and complaints made by residents and their family members
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Suny Rockland Community College
Suffern 09.2018 - 05.2019
License Practical Nursing Certification - Nursing
Rockland Boces
West Nyack, NY 09.2020 - 06.2021
High School Diploma -
Nanuet Senior High School
Nanuet, NY 09.2008 - 06.2012
Skills
Organized
Personable and outgoing
Multitasking strengths
Confidentiality
Self-motivated
Verbal and written communication
Patient Management
Patient Assessments
Computer proficiency
Certification
Basic Life Support Provider, American Heart Association
Timeline
Basic Life Support Provider, American Heart Association
08-2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sky View Rehabilitation & Health Care
09.2021 - Current
License Practical Nursing Certification - Nursing
Rockland Boces
09.2020 - 06.2021
Patient Care Coordinator
Optimal Workforce Solutions OWS
01.2020 - 06.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Suny Rockland Community College
09.2018 - 05.2019
Front Desk Receptionist
Northern Manor Multicare Center
05.2018 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Nanuet Senior High School
09.2008 - 06.2012