Ashley Zdanowicz
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering 10 years of experience with outstanding sound judgment and excellent clinical abilities. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds from infant to geriatrics.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Full-time/Part-time
Veterans Home - Tilton NH
Tilton, NH
10.2023 - Current
- Point Click Care EMR.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
LPN-Full-time
Centerwell Home Health
Spartanburg, SC
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Wound care, provided treatments, catheter/ostomy care, gather lab specimens, and monitored healing process.
- Disease monitoring of CHF, DM, HTN, UTI and many more.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Able to multi-task, stay organized, and learn good time management.
- Seen multiple residents a day and created own schedule weekly.
LPN, Per Diem
Consolidated Medical Staffing Company
Greenville, SC
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Floated to different units such as rehab, memory care, nursing home, and skilled nursing facility.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
LPN Full-time
White Oak Estates Nursing Home
Spartanburg, SC
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Under the supervision of director of nursing, report to long term nursing unit assigned to receive report from nursing personnel of pervious shift and then assumes charge duty of unit.
- Review narcotic and other control drug count with nursing personnel of previous shift and sign medication nurses 8-hour audit and receiving responsibility record.
- Administer and document medication given and observes for and reports any change in condition to Charge Nurse or to Physician, as applicable.
- Supervises and makes work assignments to nursing aides based upon an evaluation of the aides abilities and experience.
- Point Click Care EMR.
LPN Field Nurse
Heaven Sent Home Care Agency
Nashua, NH
07.2020 - 11.2021
- Assisted Alzheimer's, behavioral, and disabled patients.
- Coordinate and directs patient care in their own home under guidance of a physician, monitor and observes the patient condition at each visit, complete evaluation tasks including reviewing medication and vital signs, administer and monitor compliance of prescribed medication.
- Complete six-month reviews for non-medical clients taking history and assessing needs of each client
- Created schedule for the week and confirmed appointments with clients weekly.
- Effectivity communicate with interdisciplinary team and provide collaboration for optimal patient care and treatment planning.
LPN-Full-time
Harvard Vanguard Concord Pediatrics
Concord, MA
11.2015 - 07.2021
- Triage medical calls, reply to medical questions or concerns via telephone or online, meeting both psychological and physical needs of the patients in accordance with physicians' orders
- Floated to other locations in Massachusets
- Administer injections, ordering and tracking all injectables and immunizations, entering outside lab results into the EMR using EPIC software, completing patient forms for camp/school, prior authorizations, reviewed lab results and other information as needed.
- Assist physicians in entering referrals for testing or specialty appointments, perform necessary set up for examinations and procedures including pap, ear lavage, urine catheterization and serves as an assistant during procedures.
- Created a process in the office for all nurses to be able to follow a system approach for new prior authorizations and overseer for the system.
LPN-Full-time
Nashua School District
Nashua, NH
10.2019 - 11.2020
- Assess health needs of students and implement health plans under the supervision of RN.
- Provides confidential health advice and proper care for children with special cases and disabilities; supports, advises, counsels and refers children with mental health care problems to experts and promotes good parenting skills by teaching parents health programs.
- Administers emergency care/first aid treatment.
- Monitor and evaluate seizure activity including documentation, provide any assistance with comfort/or emergency medications.
- Administer formula via J/G tube and water bolus throughout the day.
- Used Aspen for electronic medical record.
Lpn - Team Lead
Emerson Hospital - Endocrinology Office
Concord, MA
11.2014 - 12.2015
- Enhanced team communication by conducting regular meetings and providing clear instructions for each shift.
- Triage patient calls regarding medical questions or medications in which are handled accordingly.
- Follow up calls to patients with lab/test results following physician's orders and treatment plan.
- Maintains inventory of all medical supplies and order appropriate supplies.
- Schedule and obtain authorizations for outpatient tests such as ultrasound, CT scans, MRI's. Enter medications and keep updated on the refill requests which come through the EMR.
- Increased staff knowledge by organizing relevant training sessions and providing mentorship to junior team members.
Education
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nursing
Greater Lowell Technical HS- Adult Program
Tyngsboro, MA06.2014
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Disease prevention
- Patient education
- Nursing ethics
- Patient advocacy
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Staff Training and Development
- Chronic Disease Management
- Clinical judgment
- Diabetes management
- Nursing staff leadership
Certification
BLS/CPR
Compact LPN license
Timeline
LPN Full-time/Part-time
Veterans Home - Tilton NH
10.2023 - Current
LPN-Full-time
Centerwell Home Health
01.2023 - 09.2023
LPN, Per Diem
Consolidated Medical Staffing Company
06.2022 - 12.2022
LPN Full-time
White Oak Estates Nursing Home
01.2022 - 09.2022
LPN Field Nurse
Heaven Sent Home Care Agency
07.2020 - 11.2021
LPN-Full-time
Nashua School District
10.2019 - 11.2020
LPN-Full-time
Harvard Vanguard Concord Pediatrics
11.2015 - 07.2021
Lpn - Team Lead
Emerson Hospital - Endocrinology Office
11.2014 - 12.2015
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nursing
Greater Lowell Technical HS- Adult Program