Ashton Starnes
Granite Falls,NC
Summary
Caring, dependable, honest and hardworking. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Excellent organizational skills and ERM knowledge in different systems. Eager to secure and maintain full-time position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health RN Case Manager
Amorem Hospice
06.2023 - Current
- Communicated regularly with referring physicians about patient status updates and collaborated in decision-making for optimal end-of-life care.
- Established trust among patients and families through open communication channels, maintaining confidentiality while offering expert guidance on end-of-life decisions.
- Provided symptom management and pain relief for terminally ill patients through careful assessment and appropriate medication administration.
- Managed caseloads effectively, ensuring timely assessments, interventions, and evaluations for optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for hospice patients, leading to improved quality of life.
LPN
CenterWell Home Health
06.2022 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures. wound vacs and leg wraps.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Admissions Nurse
UNC Caldwell Memorial
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Directed patient admission and discharge tasks while managing patients and coordinating care.
- Settled incoming patients into rooms and verified adequacy of medical supplies and treatment equipment.
COA
Graystone Eye
09.2012 - 01.2021
- Presented preliminary medical evaluation of clinical patients, delivering comprehensive reports to physicians.
- Obtained optical pressures, checked visual acuities and administered slit lamp exams to identify issues.
- Operated ophthalmic equipment for patient eye examinations and prepared patients for examinations and surgeries.
- Triaged phone calls from patients and outside contacts and handled in order of importance.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute
Hudson, NC05.2023
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute
Hudson, NC12.2021
Skills
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Compassionate patient care
- Clinical assessment
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Strong Communication Skills
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Chronic Disease Managment
- Home Health Documentation
- End of life care
- Critical Thinking
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Certification
BLS certified
225413901963
Timeline
Home Health RN Case Manager
Amorem Hospice
06.2023 - Current
LPN
CenterWell Home Health
06.2022 - Current
Admissions Nurse
UNC Caldwell Memorial
02.2022 - 11.2022
COA
Graystone Eye
09.2012 - 01.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute
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