Asia Howard RN, BSN CPN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care and expertise in the IV hydration industry. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients/clients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Aviation Hydration
12.2022 - Current
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Consult with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Increase customer satisfaction by providing high-quality services and timely communication.
- Manage purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Manage daily operations for optimal efficiency, streamlining processes to reduce costs.
- Manage financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Implement marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Expand product offerings by researching market trends and identifying potential growth opportunities.
- Evaluate industry competition regularly to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
- Ensure regulatory compliance by staying abreast of industry-related changes and implementing necessary policies or procedures as needed.
- Manage day-to-day business operations.
- Organize and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
Registered Nurse
Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare
10.2021 - Current
- Implement full patient care for 1-4 patients per shift
- Prevent the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Provide support for patients' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implement medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collect blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Perform frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Monitor patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provide skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse
Methodist Lebonheur Healthcare
07.2018 - 10.2021
- Cared for pediatric and adult patients of various physical and developmental ages with illnesses including, but not limited to; seizures, brain tumors, and other various brain abnormalities
- Coordinated full patient care for 3-4 patients per shift
- Collaborated care with neurosurgeons, epileptologists, pediatricians, hospitalists and neurologists.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Registered Nurse
Penn State Health Medical Center
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Cared for neonatal population during delivery, resuscitation, and management of critical illness during first months of life
- Coordinated full patient care for 2-3 neonatal patients per shift
- Collaborated care with neonatologists, fellows, residents, and nurse practitioners.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Provided support for patients' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse
Methodist Lebonheur Healthcare
10.2015 - 06.2017
- Cared for pediatric and adult patients of various physical and developmental ages with illnesses including, but not limited to; seizures, brain tumors, and other various brain abnormalities
- Collaborated care with neurosurgeons, epileptologists, pediatricians, hospitalists and neurologists.
- Organized and managed care of 3-4 patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
The University of Memphis
Memphis, TN08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN12.2011
Skills
- Reliability
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Patient and family-centered care
- Quality patient care
- Patient advocate
- Detailed and problem-based assessments
- IV therapy Medication administration
- Vaccine Administration
- Care Planning
- Supply Restocking
- Critical Care
- Precepting
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Patient Management
- IV Setup
- Physical Assessments
- Relationship Building
- Direct Patient Care
- EMR / EHR
- High Level of Autonomy
- Intravenous Therapy
- Health and Wellness Expertise
- Seizure Management
- Medication Administration
Licensure
- Registered Nurse, TN, 08/2025 COMPACT LICENSE
Certifications
- American Heart Association, 11/2022-11/2024, Basic Life Support
- PNCB, 04/2019-02/2025, Certified Pediatric Nurse
- American Heart Association, 10/2022-10/2024, PALS
- American Heart Association, 12/2022-12/2024, NRP
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Aviation Hydration
12.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Methodist Lebonheur Healthcare
07.2018 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse
Penn State Health Medical Center
01.2018 - 07.2018
Registered Nurse
Methodist Lebonheur Healthcare
10.2015 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
The University of Memphis
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Tennessee