Ashley Apgar
Tuscola,IL
Summary
Integrity driven RN with a strong passion for delivering optimal patient focused care to a diverse population. Background in Advance Care, Oncology, Medical-Surgical, and Hospice care. Strong communication skills with a commitment in educating, advocating, and answering patient/family questions and concerns while providing a holistic approach. Ability to quickly establish rapport with patients and families. Charge Nurse, Float Nurse, and Preceptor Experience. Committed team player.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool, Unit Nurse Leader
Carle Foundation Hospital,
11.2018 - 10.2024
- Ability to float to 18 different units and be in charge of the unit.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Served as a resource for other nurses on the Float Pool, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Mentored new nursing staff, sharing best practices for patient care and fostering a supportive team atmosphere.
- Strengthened relationships between nursing teams across various units through regular collaboration on shared float pool initiatives and projects.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough handoff reports to incoming nurses, ensuring continuity of care.
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Preceptor
OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center
01.2018 - 11.2020
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
Presence Covenant Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2018
Patient Pre Op & Patient Care Specialist
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Provided patient care, scheduled surgeries, and assisted with pre op appointments
Certified Nurse's Assistant
Windsor of Savoy
01.2002
- Attended to individual needs of residents, provided quality patient care, medication reminders, emergency assistance, reporting, implementing care plans
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lakeview College of Nursing
Charleston, IL05.2016
Associate of Science -
Parkland College
West Bradley, Champaign, IL01.2014
Skills
- Charge Nurse Experience
- Team Leadership
- Preceptor Experience
- Lifesaving Interventions
- Diagnostic Assessments
- Patient Care
- IV Insertion
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medication Administration
- Patient/Family Education
- Multi-tasking
- Prioritization
- Delegation
- Epic Proficient
- Quality Improvement
- Outcome Reporting
- Performance Reviews
- ACLS
- Basic Life Support
- Decision-Making
- Care Coordination
- Clinical Leadership
- Discharge Planning
Certification
- RN - Registered Nurse, Illinois
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- NIHSS- Stroke Certification
References
References Available Upon Request
Activities
- Member of the American Nurses Association
- Recognized For Outstanding Patient Care OSF
- Excelled at College Coursework - LCN Honors Society and Pinnacle
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool, Unit Nurse Leader
Carle Foundation Hospital,
11.2018 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Preceptor
OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center
01.2018 - 11.2020
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
Presence Covenant Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2018
Patient Pre Op & Patient Care Specialist
01.2003 - 01.2005
Certified Nurse's Assistant
Windsor of Savoy
01.2002
Associate of Science -
Parkland College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lakeview College of Nursing