Ashley Adams
Fulton,MS
Summary
Dedicated Registered nurse with proven skills in decision-making, patient care, and emergency response. Adept at managing patient flow and facilitating communication within healthcare teams.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse - Bed Czar - Emergency Department
North Mississippi Medical Center
Tupelo, MS
09.2025 - Current
- Managed patient documentation in electronic health records to maintain accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, utilizing critical thinking skills to stabilize patients until further help arrived.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Manage Patient flow within the emergency department to insure safe and prompt care.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and medical teams to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on protocols, procedures, and best practices for patient safety.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
North Mississippi Medical Center
Tupelo, MS
06.2024 - 09.2025
- Assessed and prioritized patient care needs in high-pressure emergency situations.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes, ensuring timely interventions.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and information retrieval.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
Memphis, TN
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring adherence to protocols and safety standards.
- Monitored vital signs and clinical status of neonatal patients, documenting changes accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for critically ill infants.
- Educated families on infant care practices and hospital procedures, enhancing patient understanding and compliance.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Baptist Womens Hospital
Memphis, TN
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Maintained sterile environments during procedures, adhering to infection control guidelines to ensure patient safety.
- Responded swiftly to emergencies, utilizing critical thinking skills to stabilize patients in life-threatening situations.
- Administered medications accurately and promptly, monitoring patients for potential side effects or adverse reactions.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing emotional support throughout their infant''s NICU stay.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of neonatal patients, identifying subtle changes in condition that required medical intervention or modification of treatment plans.
- Supported breastfeeding mothers by providing lactation assistance and education on breast milk expression techniques for their hospitalized infants.
- Assisted with complex procedures such as intubation, umbilical line placement, and lumbar punctures to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
Student Nurse Intern
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Memphis, TN
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses under supervision of registered nurses.
- Educated patients on medication management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Conducted vital sign checks and assisted with routine procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Improved patient care by assisting Registered Nurses with daily tasks and procedures.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Developed strong communication skills through frequent interaction with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care process.
Health Unit Aide
Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett
Bartlett, TN
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records, ensuring data integrity.
- Coordinated communication between patients and healthcare teams to streamline service delivery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for patients' needs.
- Performed routine checks on patients'' vital signs, ensuring prompt attention to any health concerns or changes in condition.
- Assisted nurses with daily tasks, resulting in increased efficiency and improved quality of patient care.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
Nursing Assistant
Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett
Bartlett, TN
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation to support care continuity.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and service delivery.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis, TN05-2022
Skills
- Decision-making
- Care coordination
- Clinical leadership
- Medication administration
- Mentoring and coaching
- Patient care
- Staff supervision
- Patient assessments
- Wound care
- Ultrasound IV placement
- Emergency response
Timeline
Charge Nurse - Bed Czar - Emergency Department
North Mississippi Medical Center
09.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
North Mississippi Medical Center
06.2024 - 09.2025
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
08.2023 - 05.2024
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Baptist Womens Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2023
Student Nurse Intern
Baptist Memorial Hospital
10.2021 - 05.2022
Health Unit Aide
Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett
06.2021 - 10.2021
Nursing Assistant
Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett
08.2020 - 06.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwest Tennessee Community College