Nicole Ashley
Battle Creek,US
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Grace Health
Battle Creek, MI, US
10.2015 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and preventive care strategies.
Nurse Technician
Bronson Battle Creek Hospital
Battle Creek, MI, US
05.2013 - 10.2015
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical personnel promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and care plans.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes in assigned duties within the nursing unit.
Education
Associate in Applied Science - Nursing
Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MI, US05-2017
Skills
- Medication administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Lab result interpretation
- Performing ekgs and NSTs
- Patient assessments and pre registration for OB patients
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Removing sutures
- Setting up referrals and diagnostic testing
- Call triaging
- Appointment scheduling
- At-risk patient care
Certification
BLS for Healthcare Providers
Soft Skills
Communication
Additional Skills
Next Gen, Word, Microsoft, Cerner, and EPIC software
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Grace Health
10.2015 - Current
Nurse Technician
Bronson Battle Creek Hospital
05.2013 - 10.2015
Associate in Applied Science - Nursing
Kellogg Community College