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Jessica S. Ashbrook

Cedar Hill

Summary

Started working at age 15. Volunteered as a teacher, cook, and an ER helper/care giver. Worked for 2 yrs at Mercy Jefferson Regional as a PRN-float PCT. Worked as a LPN primarily in the Rehab department, but also the SBH unit and the Med-Surg department at MRHS. Began my nursing career as a Med-Surg nurse at Mercy Jefferson Regional for almost 2 yrs. I then started travel nursing with Next for 3 yrs. I started my family and took some time off then began working again at St. Luke’s Hospital on the GI floor. I have been there for the past 3 yrs.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Floor Nurse

St Luke’s Hospital
09.2021 - Current
  • Utilized Software to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
  • Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better selfmanagement.
  • Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
  • Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
  • Maintained high standards of clinical excellence through regular participation in professional development opportunities and staying current with industry best practices.
  • Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
  • Eased anxiety among patients facing challenging diagnoses or treatments by offering emotional support and empathetic guidance throughout their healthcare journey.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.

Travel Nurse

Next Travel Nursing
02.2019 - 07.2021
  • Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
  • Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
  • Maintained excellent time management skills during periods of high patient turnover while consistently delivering compassionate and patient-centered care.
  • Expedited treatment times with proficient IV insertion skills, medication administration, and wound dressing changes.
  • Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, enabling them to provide more informed support for their loved ones during recovery periods.
  • Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
  • Developed rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds while promoting trust and open communication throughout their treatment journey.

RN

Mercy Jefferson Regional
01.2017 - 03.2019

• I worked on their General Med-Surg floor.

LPN

Mena Regional Health Systems
01.2015 - 01.2017

• I worked on the Rehab floor as well as in the Behavioral Health unit.

NRU Float PCA/PCT

Mercy Jefferson Regional
01.2011 - 01.2014

• I worked as an ER tech and also floated to various Med-Surg floors when needed.

Education

RN certificate -

U of A Rich Mountain
01.2017

LPN certificate - undefined

01.2015

High school Diploma - undefined

Abeka DVD
01.2010

Skills

  • Excellent communication and overall solid people skills; I enjoy helping and working with others to resolve issues and achieve patient goals while providing patients with the utmost respect and overall pleasant experiences I love making someone’s day and putting a smile where there was a frown
  • I firmly believe that it is vital to maintain pt dignity and respect in all aspects of care
  • I try my absolute best to be highly organized and resourceful in any given situation I take responsibility and dependability very seriously
  • I have been able to work with many different types of patients in many different settings
  • I feel that helping others is my calling and have found it to be very rewarding for me
  • Basic life support
  • Clinical judgment
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Geriatric care
  • Health promotion
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient monitoring
  • Precepting
  • Patient care
  • Physical assessments
  • Staff supervision
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Licensed RN
  • Professional bedside manner
  • High level of autonomy
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Wound care
  • Emotional awareness
  • Family education
  • Chronic disease management
  • ADL assistance
  • Diabetes management
  • Performing ekgs
  • Managing deadlines
  • Medical evaluation
  • Family advocacy
  • IV setup
  • Evaluations
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Treatment Planning
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Palliative care awareness
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Procedure preparations
  • Medication distribution
  • Oxygen saturation standards
  • Data collection
  • Chart updating
  • Medical assessment
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Personal care needs
  • Intake and discharge
  • Diabetes and nutrition education

Certification

  • BLS (exp-10/19)
  • Received LPN certificate in Dec of ‘15
  • Received RN certificate from U of A Rich Mountain in Dec of ‘16

Accomplishments

    I am a 2 time Daisy Award winner

Timeline

RN Floor Nurse

St Luke’s Hospital
09.2021 - Current

Travel Nurse

Next Travel Nursing
02.2019 - 07.2021

RN

Mercy Jefferson Regional
01.2017 - 03.2019

LPN

Mena Regional Health Systems
01.2015 - 01.2017

NRU Float PCA/PCT

Mercy Jefferson Regional
01.2011 - 01.2014

LPN certificate - undefined

High school Diploma - undefined

Abeka DVD

RN certificate -

U of A Rich Mountain
Jessica S. Ashbrook