Registered Nurse High School

Ashley Brouse

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Address:

City: Batavia

State: OH

Zip: 45103

Country: USA

Phone: 859-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

Energetic and motivational Registered Nurse and leader dedicated to driving top-quality patient care. Looking for a position in a top-notch facility with a commitment to innovative processes. Responsible RN with excellent communication skills demonstrated by 8 years of experience in health care, specializing with Dementia and Alzheimer's patients, with the last three years of experience working as a registered nurse in a long-term care facility.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Beckfield College, Florence KY 1/2001 to 3/2009 (Registered Nurse)

High School Dipolma from Conner High School, Florence KY 1/2001 to 12/2012

Job History / Details:

Professional Summary

Energetic and motivational Registered Nurse and leader dedicated to driving top-quality patient care. Looking for a position in a top-notch facility with a commitment to innovative processes. Responsible RN with excellent communication skills demonstrated by 8 years of experience in health care, specializing with Dementia and Alzheimer's patients, with the last three years of experience working as a registered nurse in a long-term care facility.

Licenses

Registered Nurse in the State of Kentucky with an active status license number: 1120030. Licensed in the state of Ohio currently on inactive status license number: RN.351860 and will switch to active status pending employment.

Skill Highlights

Geriatric treatment

Medical terminology

Supervisory duties

Lab result evaluation

Culturally competent care

Patient evaluation/intervention

Problem resolution

Professional bedside manner

Patient positioning

Feeding assistance

Tracheotomy care

Foley catheter insertion/removal

Insulin medication assistance

Catheter insertion/removal

Colostomy care

Gastric tube care and nutrition administration

Organizational skills

Hospice philosophy

Wound cleaning/care

Infection control standards

Acute and rehabilitative care

Specimen collection/processing

Sterilization techniques

Wound care

Medication administration expert

Skilled in conducting physical examinations

Geriatric treatment knowledge

Psych and mental health care proficiency

Committed to compliance reporting

Computerized charting

Safe NG tube insertion and removal

Professional Experience

May 2009 to July 2012

Carespring Ky

Registered Nurse

Observed and documented patient status and reported patient complaints. Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines. Prepared patient rooms prior to their arrival. Documented objective data and routine aspects of patient care. Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements. Provided a comforting and soothing environment. Helped residents with programming goals and increase their independence. Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing. Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions. Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheterization and bladder irrigations. Scheduled medical appointments and transportation for residents. Tended to patients with chronic illnesses. Charted daily information on the residents such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages, and daily inputs and outputs. Promoted continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided. Promoted personal and co-worker safety. Prepared shift assignments for nursing assistants for each shift. Participated in the maintenance of safe conditions within the facility and other related areas.

September 2005 to May 2009

Carespring Ky

Certified Nursing Assistant

Provided hands on complete care and assistance with all daily living activities to geriatric patients requiring mild assistance to very extensive assistance. Promoted independence to each patient and individualized care. Comforted patients and provided them with reassurance and encouragement. Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff. Assisted nurses with cleaning rectal tube, G-tube, J-tube, and regular catheter insertion. Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation. Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment. Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles. Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking. Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.

June 2004 to September 2005

Carespring Ky

Dietary Aide

Collaborated extensively with interdisciplinary care team to meet the nutritional needs of each resident through stocking, preparing, and serving food.

Education and Training

2009 Beckfield College Florence, Ky

Associate of Science Registered Nurse

Member of the National Nurses Association and active participant of BCANS with numerous volunteer hours.

2005 Conner High School Hebron, Ky

High School Diploma

Active member of FBLA during all four years of high school. Graduated with a 3.8 GPA

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