Ashleigh Prochaska
Cleveland Clinic
MEDINA,OH
9
years of professional experience
Dedicated MSN Family Nurse Practitioner student with nine years of nursing experience in high-acuity settings. Currently delivering patient-centered care in the Emergency Department while seeking a primary care clinical preceptor to enhance skills in preventative care and chronic disease management. Committed to developing the foundation necessary for a successful career as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
Work History
RN, Emergency Department
2 Years 5 Months- Administer emergency care to patients with critical conditions in a high-pressure environment.
- Triage incoming patients to prioritize urgent medical needs effectively.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Monitor vital signs and assess patient responses to treatments and medications.
- Educate patients and families on treatment options, procedures, and post-discharge care.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
2 Years 1 Month- Assessed patient conditions and developed individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Coordinated with family members to provide education and emotional support during end-of-life care transitions.
- Monitored symptom management, ensuring optimal comfort and quality of life for patients in hospice settings.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient care outcomes and streamline case management processes.
NICU Staff Nurse
1 Year 4 Months- Administered comprehensive care to critically ill neonates, ensuring adherence to established protocols and standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, promptly reporting changes to the healthcare team.
- Provided compassionate emotional support to families during difficult times, improving overall relationships between staff and parents.
RN, Emergency Department
2 Years 8 MonthsRegistered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
9 Months- Administered critical care medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, recovery processes, and discharge planning.
- Conducted thorough assessments of critically ill patients, prioritizing interventions based on clinical findings.
Registered Nurse, CVICU
1 Year 6 Months- Administered complex medication regimens for critically ill patients in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Monitored vital signs and patient responses, adjusting care plans based on clinical assessments.
- Assisted with invasive CVICU procedures, such as central line placements and pulmonary artery catheter insertions, ensuring aseptic technique and patient comfort throughout the process.
- Demonstrated proficiency in titrating vasoactive medications according to physician orders while closely monitoring hemodynamic parameters for early detection of adverse effects or trends that may require intervention or escalation of care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for high-risk cardiac patients.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
- Relevant Coursework: Adv Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Adv Health Assessment, & Diagnostics
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
- Dean's List Spring 2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Skills
Medication administration
Direct patient care in high-acuity environments
EPIC use
Patient assessments
Documentation and charting
Strong clinical judgment
Patient education and counseling
Professional bedside manner
Timeline
RN, Emergency Department
Cleveland Clinic
03.2024 - CurrentRead More
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Cleveland Clinic
02.2022 - 03.2024Read More
NICU Staff Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
10.2020 - 02.2022Read More
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Southwest General Health Center
01.2020 - 10.2020Read More
RN, Emergency Department
Southwest General Health Center
09.2018 - 05.2021Read More
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Cleveland Clinic
03.2017 - 09.2018Read More
Kent State University
Master of Science from Nursing Practice
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Kent State University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Cuyahoga Community College
Associate of Science from Nursing
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