Ashley Vazquez
High Point,NC
Summary
My objective is to acquire a per diem ICU nurse position. However, I am open to other specialties as well, including skilled nursing facilities, med-surg, and OB. I am looking to go back to school for my bachelor's degree. A PRN position will help me able to complete an RN to BSN program while being a first-time mom.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Nurse
Novant Health, Forsyth Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, identifying emergent conditions and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by actively listening to concerns and addressing them promptly and professionally.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Provided life-saving interventions during emergencies, stabilizing patients and preventing further complications.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, following established protocols and guidelines for dosage calculations and administration techniques.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, reducing hospital-acquired infections in the ICU setting.
- Administered life-saving treatments to critically ill patients, significantly improving patient outcomes, including continuous renal replacement therapy.
- Demonstrated competency in the administration of various cardiac medications such as antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, vasopressors, and inotropes for optimal therapeutic effects.
- Anticipated potential complications in high-risk cardiac patients through vigilant assessment of vital signs trends and EKG changes, initiating prompt interventions.
- Participated in code blue situations as an integral member of the resuscitation team, applying advanced life-saving techniques under high-stress scenarios.
Nursing Student
Novant Health
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Participated in skills lab simulations to further develop nursing skills.
- Bathed, changed and fed patients suffering from discomfort, ailments and disabilities to provide extra assistance and care.
- Cleaned and treated wounds to avoid infection and provide protection.
- Actively sought feedback from nursing staff and incorporated constructive criticism into personal practice for continuous improvement and professional growth.
Server
Downtown Thai
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Greeted and sat guests to the appropriate section
- Provided beverages, silverware, and menus
- Quickly and clearly communicated dining orders to kitchen staff, directing attention to special requests or dietary restrictions
- Maintained speed of service for food orders
- Completed tasks while maintaining sanitary technique
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean
Server
Thai Harmony
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Prioritized tasks during rush hour, knowing which guests should be attended to first
- Stayed up to date on new food items, beverages, and any cancellations
- Managed guest tabs and operated the register to process payments
- Asked customers for feedback, solved problems, and filled drinks throughout meal
- Verify that orders are brought to the correct table
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain customer satisfaction and workforce efficiency
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NC12.2022
High School Diploma -
West Forsyth High School
Clemmons, NC06-2017
Skills
- Safe direct patient care
- Patient documentation through EPIC
- Patient education
- Technology proficient
- Medication administration
- Maintaining patient confidentiality
- Multitasking
- Verbal and written communication
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Ventilator management
- Blood transfusion administration
- Cardiac monitors
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Patient advocacy
- Patient assessment
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- HIPAA education
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
ICU Nurse
Novant Health, Forsyth Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
Nursing Student
Novant Health
01.2021 - 12.2022
Server
Thai Harmony
01.2018 - 01.2019
Server
Downtown Thai
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Forsyth Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
West Forsyth High School
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