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Work History
Education
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CARNESIA ASHWOOD

Lithia,FL

Summary

Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective vital signs monitoring and collaborative teamwork. Committed to delivering exceptional care while maintaining meticulous healthcare documentation and fostering strong relationships within multidisciplinary teams.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

AdventHealth
Tampa, FLORIDA
06.2025 - Current
  • Assisted in the transfer of critically ill patients from operating room to PACU and ICU units.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
  • Performed wound care, dressing changes and administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
  • Monitored intravenous infusion pumps, ensuring proper dosage of medication.
  • Assessed patients' post-operative physical condition, including vital signs and oxygen saturation levels.
  • Utilized evidence-based nursing practices while providing direct patient care.
  • Initiated IV access when needed for blood draws or administration of fluids and medications.

Nursing Ministry Volunteer

Pentecostal Temple Ministries
Pensacola, FL
09.2012 - Current
  • Assisted in planning and executing special events such as conferences, health fairs, retreats, educational seminars, and workshops.
  • Coordinated mission trips, expanding the ministry's reach to underserved populations around the world.
  • Strengthened connections with local organizations, fostering partnerships for collaborative projects.
  • Served as a liaison between the ministry team and other church departments, promoting collaboration on joint projects.
  • Greeted guests with bulletins, directions, and friendly conversation.

Student

Arizona College of Nursing
Tampa, FL
01.2022 - 05.2025
  • Deliver comprehensive patient care across multiple specialties (Pediatrics, Medical Surgical, Labor and Delivery etc.).
  • Apply clinical knowledge in diverse nursing tasks to improve patient health Outcomes.
  • Enhance clinical skills through hands-on experience including catheterization, IV access, and medication dosing. Monitor and interpret vital signs.
  • Provide meticulous personal hygiene care to diverse patients.
  • Ensure proper insertion and removal of Foley catheters, maintaining strict hygiene protocols.

Combat Medic (68W)

United States Army
Columbia, SC
04.1996 - 09.2012
  • Performed preventative health assessments, including immunizations and physicals, on service members in accordance with Army regulations.
  • Assessed and treated acute illnesses, injuries, and wounds while providing emergency care to patients in the field.
  • Instructed troops on basic medical aid procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first-aid techniques.
  • Provided routine medical services such as dressing changes and suture removal for wounded soldiers.
  • Transported injured personnel using appropriate equipment to medical treatment facilities in a timely manner.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient care activities, treatments, medications administered, diagnostic tests results, and other relevant information.
  • Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, blood pressure level, temperature of injured personnel during transport to ensure they remain stable until they reach the hospital.
  • Managed medical logistics by ordering supplies from vendors based on estimated need for upcoming missions or exercises.
  • Took and recorded patient temperature, heart rate and blood pressure.
  • Assisted and collaborated with medical doctors and nurses to treat patients.
  • Administered intravenous solutions to dehydrated soldiers.
  • Inserted IVs and administered oral and injectable medications.
  • Attended training sessions, maintained required certifications and kept current in lifesaving techniques and technologies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Arizona College of Nursing
Tampa, FL
05-2025

Associate of Science - Nursing

Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL
05-2017

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Medication administration
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Electronic health records
  • Team collaboration
  • Healthcare documentation
  • Critical thinking
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Emergency procedures
  • Family and patient support
  • Breastfeeding education

Accomplishments

  • Member of Sigma Theta Tau
  • Nominated seven times for the Daisy award

Certification

  • Registered nurse license
  • CPR
  • AED

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

AdventHealth
06.2025 - Current

Student

Arizona College of Nursing
01.2022 - 05.2025

Nursing Ministry Volunteer

Pentecostal Temple Ministries
09.2012 - Current

Combat Medic (68W)

United States Army
04.1996 - 09.2012

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Arizona College of Nursing

Associate of Science - Nursing

Pensacola State College

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