Ashley Barker
Sugar Grove,IL
Summary
I am a registered nurse in the Emergency Department for 3 years and a practicing Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) for 1.5 years. Performed 15-20 sexual assault evidence collection kits on Adult and Adolescent patients and 5 pediatric non-acute sexual assault presentations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Rush Copley Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Rush Copley Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with law enforcement and district attorneys, to improve services for sexual assault victims.
- Empathetically communicated with victims to facilitate collection of evidence and employ treatments.
- Reduced trauma for patients through compassionate care and effective communication techniques during examinations.
- Optimized patient outcomes by coordinating follow-up care with primary healthcare providers, mental health professionals, and other relevant resources as needed.
- Ensured strict adherence to chain-of-custody procedures for all evidence collected during examinations, preserving its integrity for potential use in criminal proceedings.
- Enhanced the quality of forensic evidence collected during examinations, ensuring accurate documentation and proper handling.
- Earned and maintained IL License as Registered Nurse.
- Maintained open and neutral position to expedite communication with victims.
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
06.2022 - Current
- Completed 40 hour didactic training for Adult and Adolescent Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner- June 16-24, 2022
- Completed 64 hour didactic training for combined pediatric and adult and adolescent Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner training- December 5-9, 2022.
- Completed clinical requirement of Adult and Adolescent Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner- February 24, 2023- officially AA-SANE
- Currently working on clinical requirement for Pediatric Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
- Collaborated with law enforcement and district attorneys, to improve services for sexual assault victims.
- Empathetically communicated with victims to facilitate collection of evidence and employ treatments.
- Reduced trauma for patients through compassionate care and effective communication techniques during examinations.
- Developed and implemented protocols to maintain patient confidentiality and protect sensitive information related to cases.
- Enhanced the quality of forensic evidence collected during examinations, ensuring accurate documentation and proper handling.
- Improved patient care by conducting thorough sexual assault examinations and providing essential medical treatment.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to remain current on emerging trends within the field of forensic nursing.
- Managed cases simultaneously, methodically working through each.
- Exercised quick judgment in chaotic environments to keep patients safe.
Clinical Research Nurse
Loyola University Of Chicago
01.2020 - Current
- Served as research assistant in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) on multiple pilot and funded research studies.
- Reviewed study protocols regularly for compliance with federal regulations, institutional policies, and good clinical practice guidelines.
- Ensured accurate and timely completion of study documentation, maintaining consistency across all sites and minimizing data discrepancies.
- Assisted in obtaining informed consent from patients, ensuring ethical and legal compliance throughout the study.
- Monitored patients'' vital signs during study visits, ensuring prompt intervention as needed based on established criteria.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and execute high-quality clinical research studies.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, contributing to accurate data analysis and interpretation of study results.
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and protocols in research trials.
- Mentored junior nurses entering the field of clinical research through ongoing education, guidance, and support.
- Provided expert nursing care to research participants, adhering to protocol requirements while prioritizing patient wellbeing.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA05.2019
Skills
- EKG Interpretation
- Patient Assessments
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Medication Administration
- Compassionate Care
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
- Emergency Communications Registered Nurse (ECRN)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Rush Copley Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Rush Copley Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
03.2021 - 01.2023
Clinical Research Nurse
Loyola University Of Chicago
01.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Loyola University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Westminster College