Rebecca Ashour
Cherry Valley
Summary
Achieved high standards in patient care as a registered nurse with an associate of science in nursing. Leveraged 12 years of experience as a certified medical assistant to support healthcare teams effectively. Specialized in critical areas including pulmonary and critical care, infectious disease, urgent care, medical-surgical, and internal and family medicine. Mastered nursing skills in telephone triage, medication reconciliation, and thorough patient assessments. Delivered 16 years of direct patient care, recognized for reliability and the ability to foresee and address potential issues.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN- Skilled nursing
Life Care of Auburn
07.2025 - Current
- Sole care and responsibility of up to 48 LONG TERM residents with assistance of 1-2 aids, including Urgent care needs.
- 1:25 ratio with assistance of 1- 3 aides, REHABILITATION patient population. IV therapy, respiratory care, enteral feeding.
- Departments required skilled notes, medication pass, risk assessment, wound care, ADL's, communication with Dr/PA for new orders when needed, pronouncement of death, IV care, behavioral issues, family discussions.
RN- Dialysis Nursing
Fresenius Kidney Care Shrewsbury
09.2024 - 07.2025
- Responded quickly to emergency situations during dialysis sessions, implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
- Monitored fluid balance closely in patients undergoing hemodialysis treatment, adjusting fluid removal rates as necessary to prevent complications such as hypotensive episodes or cramping.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs during dialysis sessions, promptly addressing any changes or concerns.
RN-Home Health Care
Maxim Healthcare
02.2023 - 09.2024
- Pediatric patients with critical care needs as well as family support. Skilled care documentation. Admissions.
- Leukodystropy pt with T-5 Injury. Care included but not limited to Central line care and dressing changes. TPN. Enema. GJ tube, Bi PAP, bladder care through mitrofanoff, Otomy care. Eventually hospice and comfort care.
- Infant with congenital heart defect, Tracheostomy care, Bipap, Kangaroo pump feed.
RN- Skilled Nursing
The Oasis at Dodge Park Worcester
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Geriatric patients with Alzheimer's, Dementia, and Parkinson's disease.
- Medication passes for 25 plus patients including, Wound care, Admissions, constant communication with family in person or via phone, Medication reconciliation, pharmacy communications, diabetic care.
- Provided direct patient care and nursing services in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Assessed patients' conditions and implemented appropriate nursing interventions to ensure optimal outcomes.
Patient Care Associate (PCA)
UMASS Belmont
Worcester
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Medical Surgical floor- 10 patient total care under direction of RN. Reported abnormal Vital Signs, any changes in Level of consciousness (LOC), bladder scans, tracking Ins and outs (I/O). Repositioning with Nasal Gastric tubing (with and without suction), IV lines and poles, Drains (Jackson-Pratt, Penrose, chest tubes).
- Ostomies, incentive spirometers, Bariatric patients, Wound vacs.
- Assisted Nurses with rapid response, EKG, and telemetry.
Patient Care Associate (PCA)
UMASS Belmont
Worcester
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Medical Surgical floor- 10 patient total care under direction of RN. Reported abnormal Vital Signs, any changes in Level of consciousness (LOC), bladder scans, tracking Ins and outs (I/O). Repositioning with Nasal Gastric tubing (with and without suction), IV lines and poles, Drains (Jackson-Pratt, Penrose, chest tubes).
- Ostomies, incentive spirometers, Bariatric patients, Wound vacs.
- Assisted Nurses with rapid response, EKG, and telemetry.
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
Shrewsbury Family Medicine
10.2018 - 09.2020
- Venipuncture, suture/staple removal, orthostatics, injections, assisting in office procedures, prior authorization for medications, triage, medication reconciliation, Chart preparation and obtaining hospital notes, compliance reports.
- Improved patient satisfaction and ease of care.
- Requested more responsibilities, was assigned to order and be responsible party for state vaccines. Improved MD satisfaction with immunization availability with little to no waste.
CMA
Charles River Medical Associates
Hudson, MA
01.2017 - 10.2018
- Complex care patients, Cannabis Consults, was able to obtain DME equipment for MD, on site lab and point of care testing.
CMA
Mass Lung & Allergy
Leominster, MA
12.2015 - 01.2017
- Pulmonary, Sleep Medicine, Allergy, and Cystic fibrosis clinic, purchase of UMASS sleep lab.
CMA
Reliant Medical Group
04.2010 - 11.2015
- Pulmonary and Critical Care- PFT testing, Sterile field for thoracentesis, overnight oximetry. Infectious disease.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Quinsigamond Community College
05-2022
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Medication distribution
- Tracheostomy care
- EMR systems
- Performing ekgs
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Vaccine administration
- Procedure preparations
- Chronic disease management
- Emergency care
- Acute care expertise
- Hospice and palliative care
- Long-term care
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Preventive health
- Call triaging
- Home health care
Certification
- RN LICENSE # RN2367797, 2022-07-01, 2028-01-29
- BLS American Red Cross, 01OEIPK, 2024-11-22, 2026-11-22
Personal Information
- Title: Registered Nurse (RN)
- ID Type: RN LICENSE
- ID Number: RN2367797
Timeline
RN- Skilled nursing
Life Care of Auburn
07.2025 - Current
RN- Dialysis Nursing
Fresenius Kidney Care Shrewsbury
09.2024 - 07.2025
RN-Home Health Care
Maxim Healthcare
02.2023 - 09.2024
RN- Skilled Nursing
The Oasis at Dodge Park Worcester
05.2022 - 02.2023
Patient Care Associate (PCA)
UMASS Belmont
09.2020 - 05.2022
Patient Care Associate (PCA)
UMASS Belmont
09.2020 - 05.2022
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
Shrewsbury Family Medicine
10.2018 - 09.2020
CMA
Charles River Medical Associates
01.2017 - 10.2018
CMA
Mass Lung & Allergy
12.2015 - 01.2017
CMA
Reliant Medical Group
04.2010 - 11.2015
Associate Degree - Nursing
Quinsigamond Community College