Ashley Kimmell

Experience

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  UPMC EAST

  Aug 2012 - Nov 2014

  Professional Staff RN

  - Coordinated, organized, and prioritized complex multiple client assignment.- Provided daily care and administered medications based on the patient acuity illness. - Developed competency and knowledgeable in guiding patients and their families from the challenges that come along with the complex health care system.- Integrated discharge planning into the patient’s daily care, beginning upon admission.- Collaborated with other members of the health care team.- Developed the ability to learn the use of technology.- Integrated the best practice guidelines in relation to diverse clinical situations and research in relation to a diverse care needs.- Charge nurse roles and duties; assisting fellow medical staff with any needs or concerns; assisting patients and family members with any needs or concerns; assignment and staff scheduling. Show less

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  UPMC CancerCenter

  Nov 2014 - Jun 2015

  Clinical Research Coordinator

  - Responsible for participant recruitment, screening for eligibility, and registration to studies across our center. - Presented trial concepts and details to patients and their families and actively participated in the informed consent process according to institutional and federal regulatory guidelines. - Coordinated all aspects of patient care/treatment in compliance with protocol requirements (clinical treatment, study visit timing, and follow-up care) for assigned study participants. - Oversaw the preparation and sign-off of drug orders by physicians and communicated with the medical team regarding study requirements, need for dose modification, and adverse event reporting to ensure protocol compliance is maintained. - Disbursed investigational drug and provided patient teaching regarding administration as well as maintenance of drug accountability documentation. - Coordinated study implementation activities as well as audits/monitoring visits conducted by study sponsors. - Demonstrates leadership in ensuring adherence to ethical practices during the conduct of research in order to protect the rights and well being of patients and the collection of quality data. - Utilizes multiple communication methods to facilitate the effective conduct of research. - Facilitated compliance with the requirements of the research protocol and good clinical research practice while remaining cognizant of the needs of the diverse patient population. Show less

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  Excela Health Medical Groups

  May 2016 - Jan 2017

  Office RN

  - Prepare patients for examinations, including basic diagnostic interviewing. - Administer medications and vaccines, dress wounds or incisions and even assist with minor surgery. - Educate on prescription medications and home health care to both patients and family after an exam or minor procedure.- Assist physicians and clinical staff with clerical/clinical functions for patients requiring chronic disease coordination. - Work closely with the Physicians as well as the Practice manager.- Utilizes the nursing process to assess patient's condition and direct to the appropriate level of care using internal and external resources. - Carry out quality improvement activities and performance improvement initiatives in support of the physician practice.- Assisted in continuing staff education and safety within the office. Show less

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  EXCELA HEALTH HOME CARE & HOSPICE

  Jan 2017 - Nov 2018

  Home Health RN

  - Provide medical care and treatment to patients in their home or facility in which they are residing. - Coordination of care between all healthcare disciplines.- Assessment of patient safety and all physical, social, and emotional needs being met.- Assess and monitor patient condition during visits and chart observations; notifying appropriate provider with any changes or concerns. - Perform evaluation tasks, including vital signs and medication review; perform wound care / incision care. - Perform blood draws, intravenous access, central line care and access; perform, assist, and education on IV infusions and care of line access. - Educate patients and their families on proper home health care strategies and procedures. - Provide ongoing recommendations for devices or tools that might improve the patient’s quality of life. Show less

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  UPMC Home Health

  Nov 2018 - Mar 2020

  Home Healthcare Supervisor

  - Leadership skills to maintain standards of performance within a national context for professional nursing practice and comply with administrative and regulatory requirements; entry level leadership position. - Use of interpersonal skills and communication skills between executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families in both written and verbal communication.- Builds relationships among colleagues within the framework of a healthy workplace. - Maintain balance between work and personal life through prioritization and delegation of responsibilities. - Demonstrate good judgment and analytical ability to oversee and coordinate patient care in collaboration with the physician and the multidisciplinary health care team.- Use of critical thinking skills to effectively advise and direct health care providers in their delivery of patient care while maximizing the efficient use of human and financial resources to achieve productivity standards. - Collaborate with Clinical Supervisor on employee performance reviews and payroll. - Perform supervisory visits with staff to ensure the delivery of quality patient care. - Facilitates accurate documentation and ensures optimal patient care and utilization of services through system of critical pathways to ensure that outcomes are achieved while containing costs per episode. - Identify, develop and participate in process improvement opportunities within the home health agency that will enhance the quality of services provided. - Coordinate interdisciplinary services to patients, coordination and scheduling of visits to ensure that productivity is achieved. Show less

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  St. Clair Health

  Mar 2020 - May 2022

  Unit Manager

  - Assume 24-hour responsibility of the overall operation of unit. Lead daily operations within the department with the goal of providing highly valued service-oriented health care. - Collaborate with the Executive Director of Nursing in the management of services within the organization. - Collaborate with the Executive Director of Nursing, Medical Director, and Vice President/Chief Nursing Officer to develop short- and long-term goals, objectives, and plans for the service line. - Fiscal management, developing departmental budgets, monitor expenses, and justifying variances; collaborating to meet productivity goals. - Plan, organize, direct, maintain, and evaluate patient care and unit activities within established organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory standards. - Maintain integrity of the services to meet all accreditation and licensure requirements.- Coordinate and participate in orientation, training, and competency review of all personnel and students within the department. Identify and ensure competency and skill levels of all personnel within the department. - Development, implement, and analyze the department performance improvement program. - Interview and hire candidates for positions, implement Human Resource policies. Show less

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  AMN Healthcare

  May 2022 - Feb 2025

  • Clinical Manager

    Nov 2022 - Feb 2025

  • Clinical Manager

    May 2022 - Nov 2022
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  Allegheny Health Network

  Mar 2025 - now

  Manager Patient Safety