Ashley Weiss
Apple Valley
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Cassia, excelling in direct patient care and documentation accuracy. Skilled in managing medications and fostering family communication, I deliver empathetic support to patients with complex needs, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes and enhancing overall care quality. Committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance and patient safety.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cassia
01.2017 - Current
- Monitor, track, and convey important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Contacting providers, clinics, specialists, pharmacies and other facilities over the phone.
- Obtain patient vital signs and perform evaluations.
- Document accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes using the facility EMR system.
- Administration of medications following provider orders and facility protocols.
- Management of medications including inventory, refills, finding alternate pharmacies, and assisting with prior authorizations.
- Comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
- Provide compassionate care to residents with chronic conditions, cognitive decline, and complex medical needs.
- Offer immediate assistance in emergency and routine situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Respond to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Answer incoming phone calls from patients or family members to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Supervision and monitoring of unlicensed staff.
- Training and mentoring new staff.
CNA
Cassia
06.2015 - 01.2017
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support with ADLs to meet needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Education
Nursing
Rasmussen University
Eagan, MN10-2016
Skills
- Family communication
- Direct patient care
- Infection control
- Verbal and written communication
- Medical records management
- Documentation accuracy
- Transcribing orders
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- CPR and BLS Certified
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cassia
01.2017 - Current
CNA
Cassia
06.2015 - 01.2017
Nursing
Rasmussen University