Kami Ashworth
Madison Heights,VA
Summary
- I have maintained CNEP 4 since 2019
- Winner of Nursing Excellence Award 2022 "Nurse of the Year"
- Distinguished Leadership in Precepting Award 2022
- I have been a charge nurse regularly on Med-surg unit for about 6 years.
- I am a Competency Validator
- I am the PNG president
- Wound Care Champion
- CAPD Certified
- Cerner Superuser
- I am a Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, I feel I have a respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Centra Health
03.2017 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
CNA
Centra Health
07.2007 - 03.2017
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Patient Care Technician
Virginia Department Of Health
09.2011 - 12.2014
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
Education
Associate of Science -
Centra College of Nursing
Lynchburg, VA12.2016
High School Diploma -
Amherst County High School
Amherst, VA05.2008
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Team Coordination
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Monitoring
- Nursing staff leadership
Timeline
RN
Centra Health
03.2017 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Virginia Department Of Health
09.2011 - 12.2014
CNA
Centra Health
07.2007 - 03.2017
Associate of Science -
Centra College of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Amherst County High School
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