Ashley Wince
Tarzana
Summary
Hardworking nursing professional bringing Seventeen+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to medical-surgical patients. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Minimize hospital stays through detailed focus on internal systems and individual patient needs. Focused on boosting utilization and department operational efficiency. Coordinated delivery of optimal patient care to diverse patients through effective monitoring and treatment organization. Skillfully conduct assessments, update EPIC documentation and complete ongoing case reviews to strengthen support. Well-versed in enforcing strict controls to quickly identify and resolve concerns. Able to operate in high-pressure environments while recommending the best resources and courses of action to benefit patient needs and return each to optimal quality of life. Proactive and resourceful profession able to make appropriate decisions for high-quality and cost-effective care. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
Providence Health & Services
Burbank
08.2016 - Current
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
- Worked with different disciplines to provide cohesive care to patients.
- Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage effective ongoing care plans for at-risk patients.
- Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers.
- Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
- Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to question and concerns.
- Reduced care costs without sacrificing quality through effective service coordination and multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Helped patients receive appropriate, high-quality care with reasonable results.
- Educated patients and loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches, reducing burden on hospital resources.
- Coordinated care of injured workers by liaising with hospital staff to organize treatments and program resources.
- Reported plans, findings and results to employers and insurance carriers.
- Updated patient charts using EPIC with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Providence Health & Services
Burbank
02.2012 - Current
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures such as Total Joint Replacement and Open Reduction of Fracture.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care, including power or system outages, patient or family grievances, security issues and employee issues.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Parallon
Woodland Hills
12.2010 - 01.2012
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Recorded details regarding all therapies, including Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy 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 to prevent further disability.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Cared for patients in Thirty Five-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Followed all policies and procedures and hospital regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.
Charge Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Unit
Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center
Thousand Oaks
04.2008 - 12.2010
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
- Maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Maintained in-depth understanding of individual patient care plans.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collaborated with doctors and staff members to ensure quality care.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Completed clinical tasks in accordance with hospital policy.
- Administered wound care, medications, and any necessary treatments.
Travel Registered Nurse
American Mobile
Denver
10.2004 - 04.2008
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Cared for patients in Forty-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over Ten patients daily.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Sparks Hospital
Fort Smith
05.2002 - 09.2004
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Led successful Ten-person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Providence
Great Falls, MT2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR2001
High School Diploma - undefined
Plainview-Rover High School
Plainview, AR1997
Skills
- Documentation proficiency
- Staff education and training
- Chronic disease management
- Treatment planning
- Case management
- Patient privacy and confidentiality
- Progress evaluations
- Needs assessment
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Patient management
- Indirect patient care
- Patient assessments
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Timeline
Case Manager
Providence Health & Services
08.2016 - Current
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Providence Health & Services
02.2012 - Current
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Parallon
12.2010 - 01.2012
Charge Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Unit
Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center
04.2008 - 12.2010
Travel Registered Nurse
American Mobile
10.2004 - 04.2008
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Sparks Hospital
05.2002 - 09.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Providence
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
High School Diploma - undefined
Plainview-Rover High School
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