Ashley Johnston
Dublin
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with proven success at Fairview Park Hospital in enhancing patient outcomes through effective medication administration and vital signs monitoring. Skilled in clinical documentation, while fostering teamwork and mentoring new staff to elevate care standards. Committed to patient safety and wellness.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fairview Park Hospital
09.2019 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
08.2003 - 06.2019
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
Medical Receptionist
Dublin Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Assoc
10.2004 - 12.2016
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
- Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information, adhering to HIPAA regulations and medical office policies.
- Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Oconee Fall Line Technical College
Dublin, GA05-2025
Graduate Certificate - Practical Nursing
Oconee Fall Line Technical College
Dublin, GA08-2019
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Documentation accuracy
- Immunization administration
- Catheter care
- EMR / EHR
- Emergency response
- Palliative care
- Chronic disease management
- Patient education
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Georgia Board of Nursing.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fairview Park Hospital
09.2019 - Current
Medical Receptionist
Dublin Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Assoc
10.2004 - 12.2016
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
08.2003 - 06.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Oconee Fall Line Technical College
Graduate Certificate - Practical Nursing
Oconee Fall Line Technical College
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