Ashley Morrow
Amherstview,ON
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination with fast-paced environments. Has specialized experience within the oncology setting including hematology, medical, radiological, gynecological services. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult and high-stress situations. Displays leadership qualities by working as charge nurse, orientation of new hires and facilitating environments for student nurses to observe/apply skills. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and respectful attitude.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kingston Health Science Center
05.2020 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, coordination with multidisciplinary teams, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to multiple patients daily.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions or oncological emergencies
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and adverse symptom management
- Orientated new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Helped patients feel comfortable and supported during treatments for different types of cancer and patiently answered diverse questions.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Reduced treatment errors through meticulous attention to detail in medication preparation and administration.
Registered Nurse
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing multiple cases in high-stress environments.
- Streamlined communication among healthcare teams by providing accurate and timely updates on patient conditions.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately interpreting cardiac monitor readings and promptly reporting critical findings to healthcare team.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs and administering medications postsurgery.
- Reduced recovery times through effective pain management and close collaboration with surgical team.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and maintaining open communication with patients and families.
Personal Support Worker
Providence Manor
05.2017 - 04.2020
- Assisted approximately 10-12 clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal hygiene, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
- Implemented mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different settings involving varying positions and obstacles
- Recognized and reported possible abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to registered nurse
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing | April 2020
St. Lawrence College Kingston, ON
Skills
- Curation and administration of chemotherapy/ immunotherapy
- Familiarity of chemotherapy/ immunotherapy and their side effects
- Handling hypersensitivity reaction or adverse effects of chemotherapy/ immunotherapy
- Patient and family education
- Researching evidenced informed practice
- Compassionate, patient-centered-care
- Culturally competent care
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Time management (optimization and prioritization)
- Ensuring privacy and confidentiality
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
Objective
To obtain a registered nurse (RN) position in systemic therapy at Lennox and Addington County General Hospital. This opportunity would allow me to apply my experience with oncology nursing in a different setting, as well as further advance my skill set and knowledge base in an area of nursing that I am passionate in.
Certification
- American Heart Association BLS 2023
- DeSouza Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course March 2021 and 2023
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate Course pending July 2023
- LEAP Hospital Palliative Care Course
- DeSouza Complex Malignant Hematology July 2022
- KHSC Port Access and Care 2019
- KHSC Removal of Cental lines 2019
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (HCP) and first aid certification 2019
- Non-violent crisis intervention certification 2018
- RNAO Member since September 2016
Clinical Experience
- Kingston General Hospital (KHSC), Kidd 9 Oncology Unit│September- December 2019
- Providence Care, Clinical Education Coordinator│March-April 2019
- Kingston General Hospital (KHSC), Kidd 6 Inpatient Surgery Unit (GI)│January- February 2019
- Kingston General Hospital (KHSC), BURR 4 Mental Health│November- December 2018
- Millhaven and Bath Institution, Pharmacy and Clinics│September-October 2018
- Kingston General Hospital (KHSC), Kidd 3 Cardiology Unit│February- April 2018
- Kingston General Hospital (KHSC), Kidd 7 Neurology Unit│October 2017- January 2018
- Kingston General Hospital, CONNELL 3 Internal Medicine│January 2017-March 2017
- St. Mary's of the Lake Hospital, Gibson 2 & 3 Rehabilitation│October 2016- April 2017
Volunteer Experience
Providence Care Harmony Centre│Mental Health│May-August 2019
Advanced Learning Conference: Student Ignite Creativity│Education│May 2019
Hospice Cornwall│Palliative Care│May-August 2017
References
- Renee Hartzell | Program Manager Renee.Hartzell@kingstonhsc.ca
- Tracie Cross | CCSEO Systemic Therapy Charge RN Tracie.Webster@kingstonhsc.ca
- Erin Telford | Registered Nurse at Lennox and Addington Count General Hospital ETelford1996@gmail.com
Timeline
Registered Nurse
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline
09.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse
Kingston Health Science Center
05.2020 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Providence Manor
05.2017 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing | April 2020
St. Lawrence College Kingston, ON
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