Ashleigh O'Keefe
Keystone Heights
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with expertise in medication administration, patient assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to manage emergency responses and develop individualized treatment plans to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse-Substance, Addiction, Detox
UF Health Shands Hospital
Gainesville
04.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in diverse care settings.
- Assisted in emergency situations, providing critical support and interventions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patient conditions and needs regularly.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment options.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Supported nursing staff by mentoring new hires in protocols and procedures.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Registered Nurse- Forensic/Psychiatric Registered Nurse
NEFSH/NFTEC
Gainesville
12.2017 - 04.2023
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse
HCA
Orange Park
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
North East Florida State Hopsital
Macclenny
08.2015 - 01.2017
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in diverse care settings.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN
SJRSC
Orange Park, FL06-2021
Associate of Science - ASN
SJRSC
Orange Park, FL08-2015
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL06-2006
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health records
- Emergency response
- Care planning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- PMH-BC 2024
- Wellness Certificate 2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Substance, Addiction, Detox
UF Health Shands Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse- Forensic/Psychiatric Registered Nurse
NEFSH/NFTEC
12.2017 - 04.2023
Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse
HCA
01.2017 - 12.2017
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
North East Florida State Hopsital
08.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - BSN
SJRSC
Associate of Science - ASN
SJRSC
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Florida