Vanessa Ashong
Columbia,MD
Summary
Detail-oriented nursing professional with demonstrated success in multiple specialties in nursing. Adaptable and responsive to patient care needs and environmental conditions. Clinician with the ability to communicate clear and effectively written and verbally. Team player with healthcare knowledge with sound clinical judgement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Immunization Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
08.2024 - Current
- Prevented illness by education public on healthy practices to stop disease.
- Worked in various Kaiser Permanente locations to serve the populations needs and wellness
- Initiates patient education when appropriate
- Input information into the patients database for tracking per policy/protocol and regulations
Registered Nurse
Bayada Home Health
03.2023 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Howard County General Hospital
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Utilized EPIC EMR to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
Registered Nurse
Lancaster General Hospital
05.2019 - 10.2021
- Promoted patient independence by establishing care goals and teaching patients about conditions, medications, and self-care skills.
- Conducted continuous cardiac monitoring on patients stepping down from ICU care.
- Helped physicians complete bedside procedures to address patient concerns.
- Rounded hourly for optimal patient care
- Completed daily assessments and documented information in electronic medical records.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saint Joseph's School of Nursing
Lancaster, PA05.2019
Skills
OSHA Compliance
Clinical Leadership
Sterile technique
Continuing education
Health Promotion
Quality inspection and control
Strong oral and written communication skills
Medical Terminology
Certification
BLS Certification
Nursing License- MD, PA
Timeline
Immunization Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Bayada Home Health
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Howard County General Hospital
11.2021 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
Lancaster General Hospital
05.2019 - 10.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saint Joseph's School of Nursing
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