Andrew Asher

Experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse with 8+ years of progressive healthcare experience across Dialysis, Case Management, Behavioral Health, and Geriatric Care. Proven ability to assess complex patient needs, develop individualized care plans, and coordinate care across multiple service lines. Skilled in patient and family education, mentoring new nursing staff, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to improve outcomes.

Experience working with diverse populations including patients with mental illness, developmental disabilities, chronic conditions, and complex medical needs in both community-based and clinical settings. Compact RN License holder, BLS certified, and committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Dialysis Registered Nurse at Fresenius Medical Care (2023-05 – 2025-08)

• Provided orientation and clinical guidance to new dialysis nurses, demonstrating procedures and serving as clinical resource
• Performed systematic patient assessments before, during, and after hemodialysis treatments
• Collaborated with patients and families to identify learning needs and provide education on treatment modalities and self-care
• Directed safe and effective hemodialysis therapy in collaboration with interdisciplinary care team
• Administered medications, documented therapeutic effectiveness, and initiated emergency response measures when needed
• Updated nursing assessments and care plans to improve patient outcomes

Registered Nurse at Bayada Home Health Agency (2018-07 – 2023-05)

• Developed and implemented care plans for patients with mental illness and developmental disabilities
• Administered psychiatric medications including injection protocols and monitored patient responses
• Participated in behavioral health clinic operations, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and laboratory services
• Provided counseling and support to help patients cope with mental illness or emotional distress
• Educated patients and families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and symptom management
• Collaborated with psychiatrists, therapists, and healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans
• Advocated for patients to ensure access to high-quality care and support

RN Case Manager at Trinity Health Adult PACE program (2018-10 – 2022-08)

• Conducted initial nursing assessments, documented vital signs and administered client-specific daily medications according to client's respective care plans, reporting all abnormal occurrences to the client's PCP as per facility policy.
• Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations, company policies and procedures.
• Coordinated comprehensive care across multiple service lines including Dietary, Pharmacy, Dental, Rehabilitation, Physical/Speech/Occupational Therapy, Audiology, and Durable Medical Equipment.
• Assisted patients with daily activities, including ADLs, transfers, feedings, and hygiene care.
• Administered PO, SC, IM, topical medications, as well as PPDs, flu-shots and other vaccines.
• Conducted residential home visits to ensure client safety and compliance with medication intake and educated clients and HHA staff regarding pre-op instruction for pending/upcoming appointments.
• Managed complex caseload of elderly patients requiring comprehensive care coordination across multiple healthcare services.
• Provided RN services during the weekends including medication administration and wound care.
• Remained on-call for client emergencies, utilizing the nursing process to promptly evaluate and escalate patients to EMS services as needed.
• Reviewed and revised client-specific health/home care plans quarterly, incorporating data gathered through nursing assessments and communication with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to track pertinent health changes to improve patient outcomes.

Registered Nurse at Genesis Healthcare of Bethlehem Pike (2017-07 – 2018-07)

• Developed personalized care plans based on biopsychosocial, spiritual and cultural factors
• Coordinated discharge planning to facilitate community reintegration
• Performed comprehensive physical and neurological assessments, documented in Point Click Care EMR
• Administered PO, SC, IM, IV, TPNs, topical medications, as well as PPDs and flu shots
• Engaged in advanced clinical care including wound care, ostomy care, and trach care

Registered Nurse at New Life Homecare Agency (2017-03 – 2017-06)

• Conducted medication evaluations and patient education to ensure safe medication management in home settings
• Performed comprehensive health assessments evaluating physical, mental and environmental health status
• Formulated personalized care plans and provided emotional support to facilitate patient goal achievement
• Documented patient visits and progress using Kantime software in compliance with HIPAA regulations

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson College of Nursing (2016-06)

Associate of Arts in Cultural Science & Technology – Community College of Philadelphia (2014-05)