Kelly Ashworth

R.N. in Wellness/Health prevention ambulatory setting. Responsible for coordinating off site flu vaccine clinics and biometric screenings in the surrounding community. Established the VFC program at the clinic to provide immunizations to pediatric patients with no insurance and eligible medicaid patients. Collaborated with the Care A Van clinic to assist with their clinics and patient care.

Admissions R.N. - complete health history and assessment, I.V. placement and administer medications as indicated for procedure.

Procedure Room R.N. - assist physician with endoscopy procedure (biopsies, polyp removal) while continually monitoring patient's status intraprocedural.

Team Leader Mother Infant Unit - charge nurse assisted with staffing, patient assignments, Mother Infant Couplet care, preceptor, liaison between physicians and nursing staff;

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient's acuity levels and individual needs.
• Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.

Interim Nurse Manager for 6 months (2010)

Staff nurse on Mother Infant Unit, OB High Risk Outpatient Clinic and OB Emergency Room