Aushlin Foster
Hoyt,KS
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager
The Gardens of Aldersgate
Topeka, KS
04.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures.
- Provided guidance to staff on patient care, clinical practice, and professional development.
- Participated in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, orientation of new employees.
- Monitored quality assurance activities for compliance with standards of care.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- Evaluated performance of individual nurses against established standards.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to review patient progress and plan care strategies.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss concerns or issues related to nursing practices.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, sick leave requests, vacation time.
- Reviewed patient charts for accuracy and completeness of documentation.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication with staff members.
- Provided ongoing education opportunities for staff regarding changes in policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements such as HIPAA and OSHA.
- Investigated incidents or complaints from patients or their families.
- Managed the scheduling of personnel assignments based on patient acuity levels.
- Addressed disciplinary issues among staff in accordance with organizational policy.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members in an efficient manner.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, support services personnel.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals.
- Improved patient outcomes through peer groups and facilitating continuing education.
- Evaluated patient needs and preferences to build and update tailored treatment plans.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
Registered Nurse
The University of Kansas Health System
Topeka, KS
12.2019 - 03.2024
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Patient Care Technician
Stormont-Vail HealthCare
Topeka, KS
06.2018 - 11.2019
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or strher as needed.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Educated patients on basic health-related topics such as nutrition, hygiene habits.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College
Topeka, KS09-2019
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Treatment Planning
- Delegation Abilities
- Motivational Skills
- Patient Care
- Discharge Planning
- Utilization Management
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Staff Supervision
- Department management
- Task Delegation
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR
- Direct Patient Care
- Care Monitoring
- Multitasking and Organization
- Electronic charting skills
- Workload Management
- Emergency Response
- Performance Improvement
- Wound Care
- Trauma recovery
- Nursing Consultation
- Vitals monitoring
- Catheter monitoring
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization
- IV drug therapy management
- Nursing Performance Assessment
Certification
- Kansas Nursing License - 13-150631-041
Timeline
Nurse Manager
The Gardens of Aldersgate
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
The University of Kansas Health System
12.2019 - 03.2024
Patient Care Technician
Stormont-Vail HealthCare
06.2018 - 11.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen College
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