Ashwin Anderson
Greenwood,La
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over four years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in step-down and intensive care environments. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Willis Knighton Medical Center
Shreveport, LA
04.2019 - Current
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to Transplant patients pre and post transplant.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
Stepdown Nurse
Willis Knighton Medical Center
Shreveport, LA
06.2017 - 04.2019
- Assessed and coordinated patient's discharge planning needs with healthcare team members
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
- Carried out physician orders in safe and appropriate manner
- Directed day-to-day patient care and nursing activities within 25-bed step-down unit
Resident Assistant
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Responded and assisted to needs of 70 residents in apartment complex
- Managed administrative tasks, including maintenance requests, room change process and incident reports
- Assisted with resolving student conflicts and disputes
Lawn Mower
AAA Lawn Service
Shreveport, LA
02.2012 - 08.2015
- Trimmed shrubbery and trees and carried out general garden maintenance
- Performed upkeep work for garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health
- Troubleshoot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels
- Managed 16 lawns in surrounding area
Education
Bachelors - Nursing
Northwestern State University Of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA05.2021
Associate Degree - Nursing
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA05.2017
Skills
- Good communication skills
- Registered Nurse
- Dependable
- Positive attitude
- Flexible
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
- Team player
- Direct patient care
- Wound Management
- Pre- and Post-Operative Care
- Ventilator care
- Tracheostomy care
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Treatment Planning
Certification
- BLS/ ALS certified through American Heart Association
- CRRT certification
- Stroke certification
- Wound Care Certification
Timeline
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Willis Knighton Medical Center
04.2019 - Current
Stepdown Nurse
Willis Knighton Medical Center
06.2017 - 04.2019
Resident Assistant
Louisiana Tech University
08.2016 - 05.2017
Lawn Mower
AAA Lawn Service
02.2012 - 08.2015
Bachelors - Nursing
Northwestern State University Of Louisiana
Associate Degree - Nursing
Louisiana Tech University