Ashley Nelson
Central City
Summary
Dynamic nursing professional with extensive experience at Azria Health Care Center, excelling in compliance monitoring and patient assessment. Proven track record in enhancing care quality through effective treatment planning and staff training. Strong leadership skills foster a collaborative environment, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and adherence to safety protocols.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Litzenberg
Central City
11.2021 - Current
- Administer medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitor patient vital signs and report changes to the healthcare team.
- Maintain accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Director of Nursing
Azria Health Care Center
Central City
07.2011 - 11.2021
- Directed nursing staff in delivering quality patient care and meeting health standards.
- Implemented policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Coordinated staff schedules to optimize personnel resources and patient coverage.
- Developed training programs for nursing personnel to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Monitored patient care activities to identify areas for improvement and efficiency.
- Reviewed patient records to ensure accurate documentation and care continuity.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by nurses related to any adverse events that occurred during their shift.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Budgeted, managed, and scheduled nursing staff, fostering environment supportive to patients.
- Reviewed daily documentation of dispensing of controlled substances, immediately noting discrepancies from shift to shift.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Community College
Grand Island05-2011
Skills
- Electronic health records
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Infection control
- Treatment planning
- Compliance monitoring
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Litzenberg
11.2021 - Current
Director of Nursing
Azria Health Care Center
07.2011 - 11.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Community College