Ashley Muse
Hillsboro
Summary
Professional in dialysis care with proven ability to ensure safe and effective treatments. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in operating dialysis equipment, monitoring patient responses, and maintaining sterile environments. Adaptable and reliable, prepared to meet evolving needs of both patients and healthcare teams.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
Mount Sterling, KY
05.2020 - 12.2025
- Operated and maintained dialysis machines to ensure optimal patient care and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and patient responses during treatment, ensuring adherence to protocols.
- Assisted with patient education on dialysis procedures and post-treatment care.
- Trained junior technicians on equipment usage, safety standards, and operational procedures.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Maintained accurate documentation of treatments, patient progress, and incident reports.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to ensure reliability and compliance.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment through diligent adherence to infection control protocols.
Preschool Teacher
Lakeside Christian Academy
Morehead, KY
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans that fostered cognitive and social development.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Engaged parents through regular communication regarding child progress and classroom activities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects enhancing student learning outcomes.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ridgeway Nursing and Rehabilitation
Owingsville, KY
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
- Used mobility devices and mechanical lift equipment to transport patients.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Registration Clerk
St. Claire Regional Medical Center
Morehead, KY
03.2016 - 07.2019
- Delivered clear instructions to direct patients to specific areas, including outpatient unit and cardiac care floor.
- Collaborated with nurses and other personnel to process patient paperwork and direct to appropriate departments.
- Greeted visitors and ascertained purpose of visit, issuing any needed credentials and directing to appropriate staff or department.
- Kept processes moving along smoothly so that wait times were minimized to 15-30 minutes.
- Contacted insurance carriers to verify coverage, copays and deductible information for patients.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information by adhering to HIPAA and office procedures.
- Carefully checked insurance information for benefits coverage and input pre-authorization documents into system.
- Advised patients of monies required to be paid prior to services.
- Processed cash, debit and credit card payments for services rendered and printed receipts detailing services.
- Welcomed patients to facility and assisted with registration sign-in process.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines and maintained integrity of hospital policies and procedures.
- Responded to incoming department phone calls and directed callers to appropriate team members based on need.
- Explained forms and documents to patients, guardians and family members, distributing copies as needed and confirming comprehension.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ridgeway Nursing and Rehabilitation
Owingsville, KY
01.2014 - 04.2015
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Used mobility devices and mechanical lift equipment to transport patients.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Education
Associate of Science -
Maysville Community And Technical College
Maysville, KYSkills
- Respiratory equipment training
- Grooming and bathing assistance
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Monitoring fluids
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Infection control procedures
- Collecting vital signs
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Dialysis treatment
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Lakeside Christian Academy
09.2023 - 03.2024
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
05.2020 - 12.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ridgeway Nursing and Rehabilitation
07.2019 - 03.2020
Registration Clerk
St. Claire Regional Medical Center
03.2016 - 07.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ridgeway Nursing and Rehabilitation
01.2014 - 04.2015
Associate of Science -
Maysville Community And Technical College
Experience
["Nursing Assistants"],["Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other"],["Nursing Assistants"]
Education and Training
other