Ashley S. Yager
Bangor
Summary
Registered Nurse with 8 years of experience including nurse navigator, acute bedside care, and management roles seeking Community-Based Outpatient Clinic Endocrinology Registered Nurse position. Proficient at providing a positive patient experience through administration of high-quality care to diverse populations while adhering to both federal and state regulations to improve patient outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and pain levels after surgery.
- Reduced complications by consistently assessing post-operative patients for potential issues.
- Provided compassionate care to patients in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, ensuring a comfortable environment during their recovery process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care plans that resulted in improved outcomes.
- Administered medications as prescribed, maintaining accurate documentation to ensure patient safety and adherence to protocols.
- Educated patients and families on postoperative care practices, promoting understanding and adherence to instructions.
- Streamlined communication between surgical team members, facilitating efficient transitions of care from the operating room to the PACU.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives within the unit by identifying areas for process enhancements and implementing best practices accordingly.
Assistant Director of Nursing/Infection Preventionist
Bangor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Full Time, Salary, 40 hour per week minimum
- Acted as facility's Infection Preventionist
- Coordinated, monitored, assigned and documented patient and clinical care activities.
- Provide ongoing case management to all patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Monitored, analyzed and corrected staff performance and worked with nurse manager to raise standards of practice.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Developed and improved infection control procedures.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Created weekly schedules for nurses and certified nursing assistance, taking into account sick days, vacation time, leaves of absences for core and contracted staff.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Reviewed and evaluated test results to suggest care and treatment options.
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinical policies and procedures.
- Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
Patient Blood Management Program Nurse Coordinator
Northern Light Health
05.2020 - 04.2021
- Developed strong relationships with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans, ensuring optimal patient care.
- Contributed to a reduction in hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients and providing timely interventions.
- Managed complex cases effectively by coordinating with various healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care strategies.
Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
Eastern Maine Medical Center
10.2018 - 05.2020
Registered Nurse Weekend House Supervisor
Brewer Center For Health & Rehabilitation
02.2019 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
Promise Hospital of Fort Myers
06.2016 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse Scribe
Dr. David Gutstein- Gastroenterologist
08.2017 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse
Lehigh Regional Medical Center
10.2015 - 06.2016
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Beal University
Bangor, ME06.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida Southwestern State College
Fort Myers, FL2015
Certificate of Completion - Practical Nursing
Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology
Naples, FL2011
Skills
- Assess and manage treatments for wide-range of patients
- Recognizing clinical changes in acutely ill patients
- Assist with staff development to maintain clinical excellence
- Reliable and flexible team leader and member
- Self-motivated with ability to proficiently multi-task
- Positive attitude when faced with challenging circumstances
- Practice effective communication with interdisciplinary team
- Skilled at caring for those with complex medical history
- Extensive experience caring for individuals with cognitive deficits & psychosocial factors
- Ability to lead by example for team members to meet professional expectations at all times
- Management of 25 clinical staff members and oversee 10 or more support staff
Licensures & Certifications
- Registered Nurse Licensure
- Basic Life Support CPR
- Valid Driver's License
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing/Infection Preventionist
Bangor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
04.2021 - 04.2023
Patient Blood Management Program Nurse Coordinator
Northern Light Health
05.2020 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse Weekend House Supervisor
Brewer Center For Health & Rehabilitation
02.2019 - 02.2020
Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
Eastern Maine Medical Center
10.2018 - 05.2020
Registered Nurse Scribe
Dr. David Gutstein- Gastroenterologist
08.2017 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
Promise Hospital of Fort Myers
06.2016 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse
Lehigh Regional Medical Center
10.2015 - 06.2016
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Beal University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida Southwestern State College
Certificate of Completion - Practical Nursing
Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology
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