Mandy Aspel
Apple Valley
Summary
Dynamic Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience at Providence St. Mary Medical Center, skilled in differential diagnosis and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through critical thinking and compassionate care. Adept at managing complex cases, including cardiac care, while fostering professional growth in nursing students.
Experienced with patient care, diagnosis, and treatment. Utilizes advanced medical knowledge to provide comprehensive healthcare and manage chronic conditions. Track record of strong clinical assessments and effective communication with healthcare teams.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Bikramjit S. Ahluwalia, MD INC
01.2022 - Current
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
Registered Nurse
Providence St. Mary Medical Center
07.2004 - 12.2021
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Worked as a Rapid Response Nurse, Team Leader/Charge Nurse in the Critical Care Unit. Involved in several committees such as Shared Governance, Code Blue, and nominated for employee of the month several times.
Critical Care Nurse Educator
Providence St. Mary Medical Center
06.2010 - 10.2012
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Taught several classes to promote growth, learning, and development for nurses.
- Classes included Septic Shock, Open Heart Recovery, Stroke Care, ABG's, ACLS, PALS and Hemodynamics.
- Managed 125 registered nurses critical care competencies, and trained all staff on new products.
Registered Nurse
St. Bernardine's Medical Center
05.2003 - 07.2004
- New Grad RN in the Critical Care Unit, cared for cardiac, medical, and surgical patients in a busy high acuity 45 bed Critical Care Unit.
- Managed patients on several drips, ventilators, kidney and liver transplants, as well as open heart patients.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Mary Medical Center
10.1999 - 05.2003
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Desert Knolls Convalescent Hospital
06.1996 - 10.1999
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Helped patients with ADL's, bathing, and feeding.
Education
Hesperia High School
Hesperia, CABachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2021
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Western University of Health Science
Pomona, CA01-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA01-2003
Skills
- Preventive care
- Joint injections
- Joint Fluid Drainage
- Patient education
- Differential diagnosis
- Patient examination
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Diabetes and nutrition treatments
- Records review
- Precepting
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Bikramjit S. Ahluwalia, MD INC
01.2022 - Current
Critical Care Nurse Educator
Providence St. Mary Medical Center
06.2010 - 10.2012
Registered Nurse
Providence St. Mary Medical Center
07.2004 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
St. Bernardine's Medical Center
05.2003 - 07.2004
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Mary Medical Center
10.1999 - 05.2003
Certified Nursing Assistant
Desert Knolls Convalescent Hospital
06.1996 - 10.1999
Hesperia High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Western University of Health Science
Associate of Science - Nursing
Victor Valley College
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