Jennifer Asher
West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Paducah,KY
26
years of professional experience
Driven Registered Nurse with 24 years of experience caring for patients within Neonatal Intensive Care setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Work History
Registered Nurse
24 Years 8 Months- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans, enhancing patient care.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate and optimize patient care plans.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices and hospital policies to ensure adherence to standards of care.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
2 Years 9 Months- Evaluated student performance using clinical criteria, providing timely feedback and remediation guidance.
- Instructed nursing students during clinical rotations, reinforcing safe patient care and professional standards.
- Modeled proper documentation, infection control, and patient safety practices in clinical settings.
- Coordinated with faculty and clinical staff to align learning activities with course objectives.
Substitute Teacher
2 Years 7 Months- Delivered effective instruction and guidance to students, ensuring continuity of learning in absence of regular teacher.
- Addressed classroom management issues promptly.
- Implemented school policies and procedures in the classroom.
- Recorded and tracked student performance, attendance, and behavior to inform instructional decisions.
Student Nurse Extern
11 Months- Delivered direct patient care under supervision of registered nurse or physician, ensuring adherence to care standards.
- Performed basic nursing skills such as taking blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration.
- Monitored patient status and reported update to senior medical staff.
- Partnered with staff to coordinate and enhance quality patient care.
- Collaborated with staff members to facilitate quality care.
- Established trusting relationships with patients and their families to enhance communication and support. with patients' family members and support system.
- Provided compassionate patient care for the required caseload.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
- Florence Nightingale Most Compassionate Nursing Student Award
Skills
Direct and Indirect Patient Care
Neonatal resuscitation certification
Neonatal resuscitation
Basic life support certified
Strong Clinical Judgment
Newborn Education
Patient assessment
Charge nurse leadership
Staff Development and Precepting
Coaching and Mentoring
Neonatal intensive care certification
Adaptable and Flexible
Timeline
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
West Kentucky Community and Technical College
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Substitute Teacher
McCracken County Public Schools
08.2017 - 03.2020Read More
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Paducah
02.2002 - CurrentRead More
Student Nurse Extern
Baptist Health Paducah
02.2001 - 01.2002Read More
West Kentucky Community And Technical College
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
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Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Education and Training
other,other
Adjunct Faculty Award of Excellence
West Kentucky Community Technical College 2025