Hi, I’m
Ashley Vance
Verner,WV
It’s not what happens to you, but how you reach to it that matters.
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Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in proposal development, management, and nursing, recognized for delivering high-quality proposals that align with client requirements and drive business growth. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to evolving project needs enhances the ability to leverage superior writing and research skills effectively. Over fifteen years of nursing experience across diverse specialty areas, including roles as a charge nurse, contribute to a well-rounded perspective in both healthcare and business environments. Attention to detail, comprehensive assessments, and commitment to advocacy for patients and presales teams are pivotal throughout this career journey.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
Work History
Securitas Healthcare
Proposal Specialist, RN, BSN
02.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Thoroughly review and analyze client needs / requirements for RFP, RFI and questionnaire response documents
- Managed multiple concurrent proposal projects, ensuring timely submission of high-quality documents that met client requirements.
- Effectively prioritized tasks under tight deadlines, demonstrating exceptional project management skills throughout each stage of the proposal lifecycle.
- Leveraged strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders across departments, fostering collaboration in support of winning proposals.
- Supported business development efforts by proactively identifying potential opportunities in target markets and industries.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather technical, financial, and strategic information for comprehensive proposals.
- Create and manage proposal content while working simultaneously with Subject Matter Experts to maintain a current database in order to respond to different requests for Clients.
- Our small Proposal Team is responsible for everything from the first draft, capture, input gathering, meeting coordination, sales coordination, and final submission documentation that exceeds client requests
- Implement process improvements that continually assist to make our team more streamlined.
- Remain informed regarding trends within the healthcare regulations, industry trends, and the best practices of proposal writing.
- Utilize my healthcare knowledge as a nurse to bring important information to our clients regarding the importance of our product portfolio and what our solutions can provide to benefit the hospital and their employees.
Genesis Healthcare
RN, BSN
02.2019 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Wound Care Nurse, October 2019 through January 2020
- Responsible for treating and maintaining residents’ wounds, assessing skin integrity, as well as staging wounds and using proper protocol for products needed for treatments
- Audit charts and maintain monthly medication supply for each patient
- Monitor each patient for their WanderGuard system and make sure it is in place, as well as observe the door to maintain patient safety
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
CAMC Teays Valley Medical Surgical
RN, BSN
10.2018 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Responsible for patient assessments, taking vital signs, administering patient medications, both scheduled and as needed
- Remained in contact with physicians and took down new orders as given, making sure these orders were carried out
- Monitored patients while individuals were on chemotherapy, obtained access into Mediports and intravenously as needed
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
Medical Solutions Travel Nurse
RN, BSN
06.2018 - 09.2018
Job overview
- Responsible for doing patient assessments, taking vital signs, giving patient medications, both scheduled and as needed
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
REM Solutions
RN, BSN
10.2017 - 05.2018
Job overview
- RN Coordinator of special needs clients in group home settings
- Management over LPN as well as Personal Care assistants
- Medication administration and set up of medication for clients
- Maintain care plans as well as integrating with other divisions in the company concerning clients and their care
- On-call RN for any client need
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
Cabell Huntington Hospital 2N Ortho
RN, BSN
12.2014 - 09.2017
Job overview
- Responsible for patient assessments and charting using Cerner
- Administering medication and performing medication pain assessments on each patient as needed
- 2 North Orthopedics had won multiple awards and maintained certifications yearly for our Joint Replacement Program
- Assisted physicians with any new orders that may be needed and knowing when to call a physician when a patient requires attention
- Preceptor for new hires and Marshall University students who were doing clinicals
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Genesis Logan Center
RN, BSN
01.2010 - 12.2014
Job overview
- Charge nurse over a 66-bed long term care facility
- Administered medications to half the unit, as well as all charting, bathing, and any physician’s orders
- Chart auditing and maintaining monthly medication supply for each patient
- Monitored each patient for their WanderGuard system and made sure it was in place, as well as observe the door to maintain patient safety
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Aligned nursing goals with department objectives to enhance overall performance metrics within the healthcare facility.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Marshall UniversityHuntington, WV
BSN from Nursing
05.2006
University Overview
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude while also a member of National Student Nursing Association
- Dean's List every semester from 2000 to graduation (2006)
- National Student Nursing Association Member
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Deadline oriented
- Sales support
- Proofreading
- Proposal development
- Document management
- Compliance monitoring
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- CPR Certified
- RN License up to date and unencumbered
Interests
- Family is very important and spending time with my 2 daughters, husband and elderly father.
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community.
- Music
- Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact.
- Reading
- Mindfulness Practices
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
- Creative Writing
- Breast Cancer Awareness
- Epilepsy Awareness
Availability
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Timeline
Proposal Specialist, RN, BSN
Securitas Healthcare
02.2020 - Current
RN, BSN
Genesis Healthcare
02.2019 - 01.2020
RN, BSN
CAMC Teays Valley Medical Surgical
10.2018 - 01.2019
RN, BSN
Medical Solutions Travel Nurse
06.2018 - 09.2018
RN, BSN
REM Solutions
10.2017 - 05.2018
RN, BSN
Cabell Huntington Hospital 2N Ortho
12.2014 - 09.2017
RN, BSN
Genesis Logan Center
01.2010 - 12.2014
Marshall University
BSN from Nursing
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