Ashleigh Ellison Ross
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Proven track record in delivering exceptional patient care and outcomes, honed across roles at Grandview Medical Center and other institutions. Expert in clinical documentation and mental health evaluation, blending critical thinking with compassionate care. Excelled in multidisciplinary collaboration, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction and safety. Patient-oriented Nurse with 20 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Family Nurse Practitioner position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Grandview Medical Center
Birmingham, AL
07.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
Registered Nurse
University Of Alabama At Birmingham Hospital
Birmingham, AL
02.2017 - 07.2022
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
- Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Demonstrated adaptability by providing coverage in various psychiatric units as needed, maintaining high standards of care across diverse patient populations.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Shelby Baptist Medical Center
Alabaster, AL
02.2007 - 11.2017
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills in responding to emergencies such as postpartum hemorrhage or neonatal resuscitation, collaborating with the healthcare team to provide prompt interventions and stabilize patients'' conditions.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assisted physicians in performing various procedures such as epidurals, cesarean sections, vacuum-assisted deliveries, and forceps deliveries for optimal patient outcomes.
- Managed high-risk pregnancies effectively by collaborating with specialized healthcare teams to develop tailored care plans for each patient''s unique needs.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Maintained current knowledge of obstetrical nursing best practices through continuous professional development and participation in relevant workshops or conferences.
- Educated patients on postpartum care including self-care measures, infant care basics, warning signs of complications, and follow-up appointments.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and thorough education on labor and delivery procedures.
- Recognized early signs of distress in both mother and baby during labor; intervened appropriately to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Reduced maternal and neonatal complications through diligent monitoring of vital signs, fetal heart rate, and contractions.
- Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress, and modify care plan.
- Performed accurate assessments of mother and baby''s conditions upon admission to the Labor and Delivery unit, promptly identifying any potential risks or complications.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during the birth process, helping them to navigate complex medical situations with empathy and understanding.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Montclair Baptist Medical Center
Birmingham, AL
08.2003 - 02.2007
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills in responding to emergencies such as postpartum hemorrhage or neonatal resuscitation, collaborating with the healthcare team to provide prompt interventions and stabilize patients'' conditions.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assisted physicians in performing various procedures such as epidurals, cesarean sections, vacuum-assisted deliveries, and forceps deliveries for optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Maintained current knowledge of obstetrical nursing best practices through continuous professional development and participation in relevant workshops or conferences.
- Recognized early signs of distress in both mother and baby during labor; intervened appropriately to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Enhanced team efficiency by effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals during labor and delivery processes.
- Reduced maternal and neonatal complications through diligent monitoring of vital signs, fetal heart rate, and contractions.
- Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress, and modify care plan.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL08.2024
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Clinical Documentation
- Mental Health Evaluation
- Direct Patient Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Safety Planning
- Psychopharmacology knowledge
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Compassionate and Caring
- Critical Thinking
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Decision-Making
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Grandview Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
University Of Alabama At Birmingham Hospital
02.2017 - 07.2022
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Shelby Baptist Medical Center
02.2007 - 11.2017
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Montclair Baptist Medical Center
08.2003 - 02.2007
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
University of Alabama At Birmingham