Ashley Davis
Nursing and other
619 E Long Branch Ave, Apt. 2, P.O. Box 1242, Ocean Gate ,NJ
Summary
Accommodating Private Duty Nurse offering 14-year background rendering professional home nursing care to assess, develop, implement and evaluate needs of assigned patients. Skillful in educating and advising patients and families on treatment programs. Commended for achieving high levels of patient satisfaction throughout Ocean and Monmouth County.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Duty Nurse
Public Partnerships
Waretown, NJ
04.2018 - 03.2019
- Participated in service education programs, patient care conferences and staff meetings to advance knowledge and foster multidisciplinary communication.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Assisted in development and implementation of service plans related to nursing and patient health care needs.
- Scheduled appointments and transported patients to medical facilities using personal transportation.
- Reported general, physical and mental condition of patients to support care initiatives.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
- Supported personal care needs, shopping for groceries, and cleaning house.
Teller
Friendly Check Cashing
Beachwood, NJ
02.2016 - 03.2017
- Mentored newly hired team members on appropriate responses to patron questions.
- Identified potential needs through observation, questioning, and listening.
- Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
- Verified amount of cash in cash drawer against day's receipts, quickly identifying errors.
- Developed and implemented innovative strategies to improve customer satisfaction and increase sales.
- Mentored and trained new tellers on bank procedures and customer service standards.
- Managed daily check cashing operations by processing customer transactions and providing exceptional customer service.
- Recognized and prevented fraudulent checks and suspicious transactions.
- Counted, verified and handled bank deposits and armored car transactions.
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
- Processed applications for new accounts.
- Executed Western Union transfers- Sending and receiving money.
- Established rapport with new clients to increase satisfaction and loyalty.
- Cross-sold prepaid cards (EX:Netspend), and other check cashing products ( I was recognized as the #1 salesperson for the most cross-sold prepaid cards).
- Handled various accounting transactions.
- Calculated fees due, interest and change for customer transactions.
- Assisted customers with banking needs and inquiries.
Behavioral Health Technician
Manahawkin Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Manahawkin, NJ
09.2015 - 03.2016
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups, and outings for clients.
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
Office Assistant Lead Worker
The Furniture Mill
Ewing, NJ
10.2014 - 06.2015
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
- Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
- Ordered office supplies and kept office stocked with needed resources to operate smoothly.
- Created purchase orders and tracked invoices to avoid missed or delayed shipments.
- Managed daily data entry and kept clerical information accurate and up-to-date.
- Collaborated with various departments to complete assigned tasks.
- Assisted with budgeting and financial management to keep office operating within budget.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
- Monitored and tracked budgets and expenses.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and appointments.
- Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
Education
LPN - Nursing
09.2008 - 06.2009
GED -
12.2006 - 03.2007
CHHA- Certified Home Health Aide - Nursing
06.2007 - 09.2007
CNA- Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
06.2007 - 06.2007
Skills
Treatment planning
Physical Assessment
Home Health Nursing
Appointment Scheduling
Personal care needs
Vital Sign Monitoring
Passive Range of Motion
CPR Certified
I have been CPR Certified since approx. June 2009