Ashley Rangel-Mendoza
Bossier City
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience in ICU and psychiatric care at Ochsner LSU Health and Brentwood Hospital. knowledgeable in hemodynamics monitoring and compassionate care, significantly improving patient recovery rates. Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care. Demonstrated expertise in clinical judgment and therapy management, enhancing patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Ochsner LSU Health
08.2020 - Current
- Worked with physicians and nursing staff to develop treatment protocols addressing patients' current symptom presentation as well as underlying conditions.
- Delegated work to nursing support staff and monitored performance to protect patients and maintain optimal care standards.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Documented and carried out directives of primary physicians.
- Fostered caring, compassionate and respectful care environment by treating every patient with professionalism.
- Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
- Identified patients' current needs through careful observation, vitals monitoring and discussions with families and patients.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document patient care.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Brentwood Hospital
04.2019 - 07.2020
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University School of Nursing
Shreveport, LA12-2018
Skills
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- Neurological monitoring
- Renal function management
- Intravenous therapy
- Endotracheal intubation (assist)
- Telemetry monitoring
- End-of-life care
- Clinical judgment
- Advanced life support
- Therapy management
- Compassionate care
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Ochsner LSU Health
08.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Brentwood Hospital
04.2019 - 07.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University School of Nursing
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