MaryAshley Cheeks
Lexington,SC
Summary
Professional with strong background in neuroscience nursing, skilled in patient care, neurological assessments, and treatment planning. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability to evolving healthcare environments. Expertise in critical thinking, patient education, and implementing evidence-based practices ensures optimal patient outcomes. Respected for reliability and results-driven approach to complex medical challenges.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Prisma Health Richland
11.2021 - Current
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques such as wound management, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term wellness.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes through effective communication and care coordination.
- Assisted with bedside procedures such as central line insertions, lumbar punctures, and chest tube placements by ensuring proper equipment set-up and maintaining aseptic technique.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC08-2021
Skills
- NIH stroke scale
- Tracheostomy care
- Charge nurse trained
- Chronic and acute disease management
- Assisted with rapid responses
- Pre and post op care
- Student precepting
- NG tube/PEG tube assessment and monitoring
- IV insertion
- Wound care and dressing changes
- Advocating for the patient and their specific needs
- Medication and IV administration
- Infection control
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- ACLS
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Prisma Health Richland
11.2021 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Midlands Technical College
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