ASHLYNN HOWARD
Tifton,GA
Summary
Seasoned Pediatric Medical Surgical LPN with a robust background in pediatric nursing care and critical thinking, honed at Colquitt Regional Medical Center. Excelled in delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care, achieving optimal outcomes through effective infection control and patient education. Demonstrates exceptional verbal communication and healthcare expertise, ensuring comprehensive support for patients and families.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Medical Surgical LPN
Colquitt Regional Medical Center
Moultrie, Georgia
08.2023 - Current
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Performed routine laboratory tests such as urinalysis, CBCs, and EKGs.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Managed emergency and critical care situations with professionalism, adhering to established protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures within the pediatric unit environment in order to reduce risk of transmission.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Educated parents and guardians on home care procedures, medication administration, and health maintenance.
- Monitored patient responses to treatments, adjusting nursing care plans as necessary for optimal outcomes.
Patient Care Technician
TIFT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Tifton, GA
09.2020 - Current
- As a PCT in the ICU, Step Down, and Telemetry, I make my patient as comfortable as possible
- I tend to their ADLS and keep them as independent as they’re capable of being
- As a PCT during the pandemic, I try to make sure my patients know they’re loved extra special.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Easter Seals Southern Georgia Inc.
Tifton, GA
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Throughout my shift I am charting Q2H
- As I am charting, I cook for my residents, clean, help change, bathe occasionally
- When asked for assistance
- I help them reach their day-to-day goals.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Regional Technical College
Moultrie, GALPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
Southern Regional Technical College
Tifton, GA07.2023
EMT - Emergency Care Attendance
Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FL12.2019
Certified Nurse Assistant - Nursing Assistance
Suwannee High School
Live Oak, FL02.2019
High School Diploma -
Suwannee High School
Live Oak, FL05.2019
Skills
- Healthcare expertise
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Verbal and written communication
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Medication and dosage
- Pediatric CPR
- Seizure management
- Pain management
- Respiratory care
- Growth and development monitoring
- Family education
- Pediatric nursing care
- Stakeholder education
- Child welfare management
- Infection control
Certification
- Registered Nurse - Graduation 07/25
- LPN - 2023- Current
- BLS - 2016- Current
- Certified Nurse Assistant - 2019- Current
Volunteer and Community Experience
- Toy Drive 12/16- Current
- Soup Kitchen 12/18- Current
References
Donnie Grier Manager (229) 985-3420
Citlaly Ramos Charge nurse/ coworker (229) 985-3420
Dylan Harrell Coworker (229) 985-3420
Timeline
Pediatric Medical Surgical LPN
Colquitt Regional Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
TIFT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
09.2020 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Easter Seals Southern Georgia Inc.
06.2020 - 09.2020
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
Southern Regional Technical College
EMT - Emergency Care Attendance
Florida Gateway College
Certified Nurse Assistant - Nursing Assistance
Suwannee High School
High School Diploma -
Suwannee High School
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Regional Technical College