ASHLEY ZACHARIA
Missouri City,TX
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Houston Methodist
Sugar Land, TX
11.2022 - Current
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed caseload of 5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Facilitated timely discharges by proactively addressing potential barriers to transition such as insurance coverage or transportation issues.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing evidence-based discharge planning and coordinating follow-up appointments.
- Effectively managed acute pain symptoms by administering medications as prescribed while monitoring for potential side effects.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing medication errors and enhancing patient safety.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by participating in quality assurance initiatives and making recommendations for process enhancements.
- Contributed to successful Joint Commission accreditation through strict adherence to policies and procedures.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Assisted in the development of unit-specific protocols for common medical-surgical procedures, improving efficiency and standardizing practice across the team.
- Provided education on disease management strategies to empower patients in self-care activities throughout their recovery journey.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Utilized Epic software to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
OakBend Hospital
Richmond, TX
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
Registered Nurse
Richmond Health Care and Rehabilitation Center
Richmond, TX
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse
Sanjeevani Hospital
India
10.2017 - 12.2017
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Caritas College of Nursing
India08.2016
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Pre-and Post-Operative Care
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical judgment
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical Thinking
- Healthcare ethics
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassionate and Caring
- Infection Control
- Patient Care Assessment
- Documentation
- Decision-Making
- Vitals monitoring
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Accomplishments
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Research - Completed group study focused on How to improve the quality of patient care in hospital system and patient comfort, which resulted in increased patient satisfaction as well as the hospital management satisfaction
Certification
- Registered Nurse License , Texas Board of nursing
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Houston Methodist
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
OakBend Hospital
10.2020 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
Richmond Health Care and Rehabilitation Center
08.2019 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse
Sanjeevani Hospital
10.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Caritas College of Nursing