Ashley Veach
Summary
Patient-oriented, compassionate, and hardworking Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Marion Correctional Institution
08.2012 - Current
- Prevents the spread of infection by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assists in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducts thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully manages challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administers medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Demonstrates expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Utilizes critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Educates patients on diagnosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Serves as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Collaborates with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administers medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Audits charts and reviews clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Explains course of care and medication side effects to patients in easy-to-understand terms.
- Follows all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Manages patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Offers exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT09.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Marion Technical College
Marion, OH06.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Human And Social Services
Marion Technical College
Marion, OH06.2005
Skills
- Exemplary charting capabilities
- Wound care management
- Exceptional clinical judgement
- Nursing staff leadership
- Strong patient advocate
- Committed to patient care and safety
- Skillful and engaged trainer/trainee
- Medication administration
- Performs subjective/objective assessments of patients
- Provides education to patients regarding healthcare maintenance and prevention of disease
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Marion Correctional Institution
08.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Marion Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - Human And Social Services
Marion Technical College