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,
Urbana, IL
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
Urbana, USA
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
Urbana, USA
01.2016 - 01.2018
Patient Pre Op & Patient Care Specialist
La Jolla, USA
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Provided patient care, scheduled surgeries, and assisted with pre op appointments
Certified Nurse's Assistant
Windsor of Savoy
Savoy, USA
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