Stephanie Ashley
Ogdensburg,NY
Summary
Registered Nurse with experience at Claxton Hepburn Medical Campus and Saint Lawrence Psychiatric Center excelling in nursing supervision, medication administration, and patient assessments. Known for compassionate care and effective communication, I foster collaborative environments that enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction. Proven ability to lead nursing staff and implement process improvements, ensuring adherence to high standards of care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Claxton Hepburn Medical Campus
Ogdensburg, NY
03.2025 - Current
- Oversaw monitoring of patient vital signs and communicated changes to healthcare team.
- Facilitated collaboration among multidisciplinary teams to formulate comprehensive patient care plans.
- Educate patients and families on health management and disease prevention.
- Executed medication administration in strict accordance with established guidelines while vigilantly monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions necessitating intervention.
- Expertly navigated complex patient scenarios through effective de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies.
- Assessed patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms to inform treatment plans.
- Monitored and recorded patient factors, including dietary habits, physical activity levels, and behaviors, to enhance understanding of conditions.
- Executed rapid responses to safety and security incidents, implementing crisis prevention interventions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Documented therapy details to ensure accurate and up-to-date patient charts.
Nursing Supervisor
Saint Lawrence Psychiatric Center
Ogdensburg, NY
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to patient care standards and protocols.
- Coordinated treatment plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.
- Managed daily operations of psychiatric unit, ensuring efficient workflow and resource allocation.
- Mediated conflicts between team members, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Contributed to positive team dynamics as an approachable supervisor who actively listened to concerns from both patients and nurses.
- Streamlined workflow for nursing staff by conducting regular unit assessments and process improvements.
- Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees via email, phone and in person.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Saint Lawrence Psychiatric Center
Ogdensburg, NY
03.2021 - 03.2024
- Provided direct patient care in high-stress environments, ensuring safety and well-being.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Monitored patient behavior and mental status, documenting changes accurately in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on coping strategies, medication management, and discharge planning.
- Trained new nursing staff on unit protocols, enhancing team efficiency and patient care quality.
- Conducted crisis intervention assessments, utilizing de-escalation techniques to manage volatile situations effectively.
- Administered medications in accordance with the five rights, ensuring safe and accurate dispensing of psychotropic and non-psychotropic drugs.
- Educated patients and family members about psychiatric disorders, available treatments, and community resources to promote continuity of care postdischarge.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, ensuring optimal patient care and progress towards recovery goals.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress, treatment plan adjustments, and ongoing care coordination efforts.
- Conducted suicide risk assessments routinely to identify high-risk individuals in need of additional intervention or monitoring within the facility setting.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to identify subtle changes in patient behaviors or symptoms that may indicate a need for immediate intervention or reassessment of treatment plans.
- Assessed the need for restraint or seclusion in accordance with facility protocols, prioritizing least restrictive measures when possible to promote patient autonomy.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
Registered Nurse LTC
United Helpers Nursing Home
Ogdensburg, NY
06.2020 - 03.2021
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and best practices.
- Oversaw patient vital sign monitoring and communicated changes to healthcare team for timely intervention.
- Streamlined documentation processes using electronic health records, improving efficiency and accuracy in data entry.
- Promoted infection control practices, resulting in decreased rates of hospital-acquired infections.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate nursing care.
- Coordinated wound care interventions for complex wounds, leading to faster healing times and reduced risk of infection.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Monitored and recorded patient factors including dietary habits, physical activity levels, and behaviors to enhance understanding of conditions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
State University of New York
Canton, NYSkills
Medication administration
Patient assessments
Documentation and charting
Compassion and empathy
Patient monitoring
Professional bedside manner
Nursing staff leadership
Chart updating
Administering immunizations
Emotional intelligence
Long-term care
Geriatric nursing
Mental health nursing
Setting up referrals
Evaluations
Appointment scheduling
Certification
Current
NYS Licensed RN
Basic Life Support Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Claxton Hepburn Medical Campus
03.2025 - Current
Nursing Supervisor
Saint Lawrence Psychiatric Center
03.2024 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Saint Lawrence Psychiatric Center
03.2021 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse LTC
United Helpers Nursing Home
06.2020 - 03.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
State University of New York