Hi, I’m
Ashala Ivy-Smith
Meridian,MS
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Summary
As a driven registered nurse, I bring over 17 years of experience in caring for patients across various critical care settings. My motivation is high, and I'm eager to embrace new challenges. I possess a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. I am adept at working effectively without supervision and quickly mastering new skills. My hard work extends to customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities, ensuring that every customer has a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
Work History
Ochsner Rush HospitalMeridian, MS
Registered Nurse, Same Day Surgery
07.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Assessed patient health condition by conducting physical examinations and evaluating medical history.
- Administered medications prescribed by physicians in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions; identified adverse reactions and outcomes promptly.
- Provided pre-operative education to patients, including information about the procedure, medications, anesthesia, and potential risks or complications.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care instructions and follow-up visits.
Forrest General HospitalHattiesburg, MS
Registered Nurse, PACU,ER
07.2021 - 12.2025
Job overview
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Administered medications to manage progression off anesthesia medications, deal with side effects and promote recovery.
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Monitored patient pain levels and administered medication to diminish patient discomfort.
- Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.
Ochsner Medical Center: Aya HealthcareNew Orleans, LA
Travel Registered Nurse, Pre-OP/PACU Registered Nurse
06.2023 - 02.2024
Job overview
- Performed assessments and evaluations of patients' health condition, while providing comprehensive nursing services.
- Conducted pre-operative assessments, including vital signs and patient histories.
- Assisted in preparing patients for surgery by positioning them on the operating table and administering medications as prescribed.
- Provided post-anesthesia care to patients following surgical procedures, monitoring their condition and responding to any changes.
- Administered pain medications via intravenous or oral routes according to physician orders.
- Performed airway management techniques such as endotracheal intubation, oxygen therapy, suctioning, extubation and tracheostomy care.
- Monitored vital signs of patients recovering from anesthesia and took corrective action when necessary.
- Instructed family members on post-operative instructions prior to discharge from PACU.
- Ensured a safe environment for all patients in the PACU area by adhering to safety protocols.
- Maintained current knowledge of standards of practice applicable to the PACU setting.
- Provided emotional support to families during critical times in the recovery process.
DCH Regional Medical Center: Aya HealthcareTuscaloosa, AL
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
01.2023 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Delivered emergency medical services, encompassing triage, resuscitation, stabilization, and the transportation of critically ill or injured patients.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Performed laboratory procedures such as blood draws, EKGs and urine analysis.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing quality care to patients in fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated proficiency in use of lifesaving equipment such as defibrillators, oxygen delivery systems and intravenous pumps.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessment of trauma victims using advanced skills such as airway management techniques.
- Responded quickly to life threatening situations while demonstrating effective decision making skills.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
Carenet HealthcareSan Antonio, TX
Telehealth Nurse
07.2022 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Delivered telehealth nursing services to patients across diverse healthcare environments.
- Assessed patient health issues and delivered suitable interventions through video or telephone consultations. Instructed patients in self-care management strategies to enhance their health outcomes.
- Performed assessments to identify risk factors that could lead to illness or injury.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations by providing timely advice over the phone.
- Ensured adherence to all applicable state laws, regulations, policies, and procedures concerning telehealth nursing practices..
- Answered incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to determine scope of medical complaints.
- Collected data to represent symptom onset, presenting problem and medical diagnoses.
- Rendered telephone advice according to established guidelines and protocols.
Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Soliant HealthcareGainesville, GA
Travel Registered Nurse, Post-Op Unit
11.2021 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Administered medications to manage progression off anesthesia medications, deal with side effects and promote recovery.
- Helped patients regain independence with clear recovery goals and guidance.
- Employed nursing best practices and clinical judgment to continuously evaluate patients' progress and employed intervention to achieve desired outcomes.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
UAB Medical Center; Soliant HealthcareBirmingham, AL
Travel Registered Nurse, Post-Op Unit
05.2021 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.
- Monitored patient pain levels and administered medication to diminish patient discomfort.
- Helped patients regain independence with clear recovery goals and guidance.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
Regency Hospital LTAC; Soliant HealthcareMeridian, MS
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
04.2021 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Treated patients with strokes, head trauma, comas, and intracranial hematomas
- Inserted and cared for catheters, feeding tubes and access sites.
- Monitored treatment regimens to determine efficacy and adjusted according to results achieved.
- Assisted in planning individual treatment programs in consultation with Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing and other staff using established knowledge and resources in planning care and patient teaching.
- Responded to codes or patient crises as part of rapid-response team.
Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical CenterSanta Clara, CA
Travel Register Nurse ICU Crisis
01.2021 - 02.2021
Job overview
- Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.
- Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
- Achieved best possible outcomes for nursing sensitive indicators, core measures, HCAPS, patient satisfaction and associate satisfaction.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
Sumter Health and RehabilitationYork, AL
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
01.2020 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Assist with management of the Department of Nursing
- Maintain and update audit, compliance, and legal documentation, including analyzing patient and staff data
- Float Registered Nurse as needed – Perform all tasks with patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatment
- Treats patients with chronic and acute illness, manage and care of patient with stroke and head trauma.
- Evaluated staff performance and prepared accurate reports detailing findings.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
- Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
Garden Park Medical Center, Per Diem, Parallon StaffingGulfport, MS
Travel ED Registered Nurse
09.2016 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Proficient at Starting IV lines, drawing blood, and assist with setting broken bones, intubation, stitches, and sutures.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
University of Alabama at Birmingham, JNP StaffingBirmingham, AL
Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
02.2019 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Administered medications to manage progression off anesthesia medications, deal with side effects and promote recovery.
- Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.
- Monitored patient pain levels and administered medication to diminish patient discomfort.
Regency Meridian HospitalMeridian, MS
Case Manager-Infection Control Registered Nurse
07.2015 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals.
- Assessed and reviewed patients for discharge and planning and integrated services for patients requiring home care, home infusion and durable medical equipment (DME).
- Collaborated with physicians during medical rounds, updated treatment plans and provided plan of care to patients and families.
- Arranged placement of new patient admissions and transfers according to clinical standards and guidelines.
- Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
- Collaborated with physicians on patient medications, medical needs and performance.
- Actively participated in family and patient planning processes.
Jackson Hospital; JNP StaffingMontgomery, AL
Travel ICU-Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
11.2018 - 02.2019
Job overview
- Management of patients recovering from a surgical/diagnostic procedure
- Monitoring, record, and report symptoms or changes in patient’s conditions in the pre/post anesthesia unit
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
- Administer local, inhalation, IV, or other medications as directed by the medical team
- Treated patients on ventilators, titration drips, DKA, and patients with other life-threatening illnesses.
DCH Regional Medical Center, JNP StaffingTuscaloosa, AL
Travel ER Registered Nurse
02.2018 - 07.2018
Job overview
- Triage incoming patients based on level of injury/illness
- Ready to respond and equipped to deal with medical emergency
- Immediately stabilize of incoming trauma patients
- Administer medication as instructed via physicians
- Proficient at Starting IV lines, drawing blood, and assist with setting broken bones, intubation, stitches, and sutures.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Rush Hospital; Jackson Nurse ProfessionalsMeridian, MS
Travel Registered Nurse
11.2017 - 02.2018
Job overview
- ICU-Cardiac-Post Surgical Unit
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus in the ICU/Post-Surgical Unit while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments
- Treated patients after coronary artery bypass surgery, pacemakers, and abdominal aneurysms, lobectomy, and all other thoracic surgeries.
- Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
- Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care.
- Monitored patients' vital signs using electrocardiograms in telemetry labs.
- Delivered nursing care to critically ill cardiac patients in post-operative recovery units.
Education
Walden UniversityMinneapolis, MN
Master of Science from Nursing
05-2026
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
06.2020
Meridian Community College
Associate of Arts from Nursing
05.2008
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Care Coordination
- Creative Problem Solving
- Accurate Documentation
- Direct Patient Care
- Infection Control
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient Care Assessment
- Compassionate and Caring
- Decision Making
- IV Fluid Administration
- Microsoft Office
- Emergency Response
- Data Collection
- Wound Care
- Critical Care
- Case Management
- EMR Systems
- Relationship Building
- Follow-up calls
- Infant CPR certified
- Patient Discharge
- Licensed RN
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Additional Information
- Licenses: MS; CA; WA; IL; CT; OR; MN;
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2024-2026
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification 2024-2026
- TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Coursen2021-2025
- Certified Case Manager
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Training - 2024-2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Same Day Surgery
Ochsner Rush Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse, Pre-OP/PACU Registered Nurse
Ochsner Medical Center: Aya Healthcare
06.2023 - 02.2024
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
DCH Regional Medical Center: Aya Healthcare
01.2023 - 05.2023
Telehealth Nurse
Carenet Healthcare
07.2022 - 01.2023
Travel Registered Nurse, Post-Op Unit
Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Soliant Healthcare
11.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse, PACU,ER
Forrest General Hospital
07.2021 - 12.2025
Travel Registered Nurse, Post-Op Unit
UAB Medical Center; Soliant Healthcare
05.2021 - 10.2021
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Regency Hospital LTAC; Soliant Healthcare
04.2021 - 05.2021
Travel Register Nurse ICU Crisis
Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center
01.2021 - 02.2021
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Sumter Health and Rehabilitation
01.2020 - 12.2020
Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
University of Alabama at Birmingham, JNP Staffing
02.2019 - 12.2019
Travel ICU-Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Jackson Hospital; JNP Staffing
11.2018 - 02.2019
Travel ER Registered Nurse
DCH Regional Medical Center, JNP Staffing
02.2018 - 07.2018
Travel Registered Nurse
Rush Hospital; Jackson Nurse Professionals
11.2017 - 02.2018
Travel ED Registered Nurse
Garden Park Medical Center, Per Diem, Parallon Staffing
09.2016 - 01.2020
Case Manager-Infection Control Registered Nurse
Regency Meridian Hospital
07.2015 - 08.2019
Walden University
Master of Science from Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
Meridian Community College
Associate of Arts from Nursing
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