Ashley Tucker
Westland,MI
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse seeking to utilize current skills and knowledge within your company using the nursing process. Experience with providing quality care to a wide variety of patients in a fast pace environment, excellent communication skills, and self directed prioritization skills. Proven ethical healthcare provider with the ability to remain calm during crisis and collaborate on multidisciplinary teams. An adaptable and quick learner. Ability to build positive relationships with patients, care givers, and members of the healthcare team.Knowledgeable with a wide variety of computer programs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Henry Ford Hospital
West Bloomfield, MI
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry/Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Sinai Grace Hospital
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
Toledo, OH
04.2020 - 05.2022
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans as needed.
- Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Hospice RN Case Manager
Universal Hospice
11.2019 - 04.2020
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
Registered Nurse
Beaumont Health System
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to hospice patients daily
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens
Hospice Case Manager
Michigan Community VNA
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Completes an initial, comprehensive and ongoing assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs.
- Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illnesses.
- Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process.
- Write and initiate plan of care -Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs -Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
- Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician's plan of care.
- Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs -Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.
- Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient's efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care.
- Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient's condition and care given.
- Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
- Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports changes in the patient's condition -obtains/receives physicians' orders as required.
- Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate.
- Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers.
- Assists the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care.
- Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice interdisciplinary group to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver.
Registered Nurse
Centria Healthcare
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed caseload of patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
RN Supervisor
Heartland
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Develops a plan of care and implements nursing based on assessment.
- Provides health education to patients and their family members.
- Start Intravenous infusions per doctor's order, - Provide tracheostomy care, Supervise nursing personnel in delivering nursing care within the scope of practice and coordinates care delivery.
- Schedule and assign nursing staff, - Makes nursing diagnosis that serve as the basis for the delivery of patient care.
- Facilitates the resolutions of issues and concerns.
- Complete new admission assessments.
- Provide wound care as needed.
- Initiates appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
- Administer medications and treatments.
- Provides care for medical surgical and rehab patients
RN Supervisor
Wellbridge of Novi
05.2017 - 12.2017
- Develops a plan of care and implements nursing based on assessment.
- provides health education to patients and their family members.
- Start Intravenous infusions per doctor's order, - Provide tracheostomy care, Supervise nursing personnel in delivering nursing care within the scope of practice and coordinates care delivery.
- Schedule and assign nursing staff, - Makes nursing diagnosis that serve as the basis for the delivery of patient care.
- facilitates the resolutions of issues and concerns.
- Complete new admission assessments.
- Provide wound care as needed.
- initiates appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
- Administer medications and treatments.
RN Supervisor
Hope Health Care
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Develops a plan of care and implements nursing based on assessment.
- provides health education to patients and their family members.
- Start Intravenous infusions per doctor's order, - Provide tracheostomy care, Supervise nursing personnel in delivering nursing care within the scope of practice and coordinates care delivery.
- Schedule and assign nursing staff, - Makes nursing diagnosis that serve as the basis for the delivery of patient care.
- facilitates the resolutions of issues and concerns.
- Complete new admission assessments.
- Provide wound care as needed.
- initiates appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
- Administer medications and treatments.
Nursing Assistant
Whitehall of Ann Arbor
02.2014 - 10.2016
- Assisted with daily living activities - Contributed to the health, safety, and security of residents in promoting health, reducing harm and controlling infection.
Student Nurse
St. Vincent's Medical Center
01.2013 - 05.2015
- Pediatrics, Pediatrics ICU, OB, OR
- Float Pool, Regional Vascular and Cardiology, Neuro, Ortho, Med Surg
- Cared for each patient according to care plan and physicians’ instructions.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Changed out and cared for bandages, catheters and IVs.
- Collaborated with physicians and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Managed patient care, including checking vital signs and administering medication.
- Met with patient to make introductions, inquire about needs and offer assistance.
- Provided patient care for assigned caseload.
- Administered and monitored medications, noted side effects and reported issues to senior staff.
Resident Care Director
Comfort Care
Livonia, MI
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Developed comprehensive care plans for residents, resulting in improved health outcomes and satisfaction levels.
- Streamlined communication between interdisciplinary teams to ensure consistent and effective care for each resident.
- Established a positive and supportive environment, promoting resident well-being and comfort.
- Monitored resident progress regularly, adjusting care plans as needed to maximize benefits.
- Supervised daily operations of the residential facility, maintaining a high level of safety and compliance with regulations.
- Maintained detailed records of residents'' medical histories, treatments administered, and overall well-being over time.
- Liaised with families regarding resident progress, answering concerns promptly while maintaining professional boundaries.
Charge Registered Nurse
Novi Lakes Health Campus
Novi, MI
11.2023 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Skillfully performed various clinical procedures such as IV insertion, wound dressing changes, catheterizations; ensuring optimal comfort levels for patients during these processes.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed medication administration safely and accurately while maintaining meticulous documentation in electronic health records systems.
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
Arbor Hospice
Ann Arbor, MI
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless communication and continuity of care.
- Developed strong relationships with local healthcare facilities to expand referral networks for hospice services.
- Educated families on the hospice process, enabling informed decision-making during a difficult time.
- Supported bereaved families through grief counseling resources and post-mortem follow-up calls, demonstrating genuine compassion during times of loss.
- Enhanced patient care by developing personalized hospice plans and coordinating interdisciplinary team efforts.
- Provided direct nursing care when necessary, ensuring the highest level of comfort for patients facing terminal illness.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop comprehensive pain management strategies for patients in their final days.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mercy College of Ohio
Toledo, OHSkills
- Patient discharge
- Physical assessments
- Lab result interpretation
- Health screening
- Confidentiality
- EMR systems
- HIPAA education
- Emergency procedures
- Medical evaluation
- Care plan development
- Strong presentation skills
- Analytical thinking
- Clinical judgment
- Patient evaluation
- Learning management systems
- High level of autonomy
Credentials
- Michigan Registered Nurse License
- BLS for Healthcare Providers
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
Arbor Hospice
08.2024 - 12.2024
Charge Registered Nurse
Novi Lakes Health Campus
11.2023 - Current
Resident Care Director
Comfort Care
01.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Henry Ford Hospital
05.2022 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry/Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Sinai Grace Hospital
10.2020 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
04.2020 - 05.2022
Hospice RN Case Manager
Universal Hospice
11.2019 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse
Beaumont Health System
02.2019 - 02.2020
Hospice Case Manager
Michigan Community VNA
01.2018 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse
Centria Healthcare
01.2018 - 12.2018
RN Supervisor
Heartland
12.2017 - 12.2018
RN Supervisor
Wellbridge of Novi
05.2017 - 12.2017
RN Supervisor
Hope Health Care
10.2016 - 05.2017
Nursing Assistant
Whitehall of Ann Arbor
02.2014 - 10.2016
Student Nurse
St. Vincent's Medical Center
01.2013 - 05.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mercy College of Ohio