Ashley Balthrop
Gracey
Summary
Compassionate LPN Field Nurse with a proven track record at Centerwell Home Health, excelling in patient education and infection control. Demonstrated expertise in geriatric nursing and clinical judgment, significantly reducing hospital readmission rates through tailored care plans. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes with strong communication and advocacy skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
Centerwell Home Health
04.2021 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
- Delivered emotional support to patients facing challenging diagnoses or difficult treatments, fostering resilience during recovery processes.
- Coordinated with physicians to implement prescribed treatment plans, ensuring consistency in patient care delivery.
- Managed complex wound care for improved healing rates and reduced infection risk.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and timely interventions.
- Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
- Conducted home visits to monitor patient status, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal health outcomes.
- Completed thorough assessments to identify changes in patients'' condition, implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients'' progress and executing effective care plans.
- Served as a liaison between patients and their healthcare providers, advocating for their needs while promoting informed decision making.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, individualized nursing services tailored to their unique needs.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through clear communication skills that foster trust within the nurse-patient relationship.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team collaboration for optimal patient care and treatment planning.
MDS
Covington's Convalescent Center
06.1998 - 04.2021
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Performed assessments and developed careplans for 72 bed SNF
- Developed nursing schedule every 2 weeks
- Provided education and supervision over CNAs across all shifts
- Provided supervision over nurses across all shifts
Education
LPN - Nursing
Madisonville Health Technology
Madisonville, Ky06-1998
Skills
- Catheter care
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Home healthcare
- Diabetes management
- Clinical judgment
- Patient safety
- Health promotion
- Respiratory care
- Disease prevention
- Ethical practice
- Neurological care
- Cardiac care
- Patient education
- Vitals collection
- Patient assessment
- Infection control
Timeline
LPN Field Nurse
Centerwell Home Health
04.2021 - Current
MDS
Covington's Convalescent Center
06.1998 - 04.2021
LPN - Nursing
Madisonville Health Technology
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