Ashley Battles
West Melbourne,FL
Summary
Dedicated employee marking my 19th year working for Holmes Regional Medical Center. Experienced Clinical Risk Manager with a proven track record of overseeing risk management functions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and implementing strategies to enhance patient safety and mitigate risks. Expertise in analyzing incident trends, fostering stakeholder relationships, and leading teams to achieve departmental goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Risk Management
Health First Hosptial Systems
05.2023 - Current
- Represented the Risk Management Department to foster relationships with stakeholders.
- Oversaw systematic review of incident reports to identify trends and mitigate risks.
- Woman and Children service line Risk Management Liaison.
- Presented internal risk trends and departmental reports to stakeholders.
- Senior leadership consultant for regulatory compliance.
- Developed and implemented innovative approaches to reduce risk incidents and improve patient and employee safety.
- Collaborated with medical staff, administration, patients, and regulatory agencies to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
Labor and Birth Registered Nurse
Holmes Regional Medical Center
05.2015 - 05.2023
- Consulted with physicians and other members of care team to identify and assist with complications.
- Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating various conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care as taking on the role of relief charge nurse.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Built and maintained excellent rapport with staff, physicians, patients, and loved ones.
- Maintained thorough, accurate, and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Performed nursing tasks and continued to deliver high level of care in operating room, recovery phase and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Trauma/PCU Clinical Charge Nurse
Holmes Regional Medical Center
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management, and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary physicians including trauma physicians and PA's.
- Partnered with unit leaders to devise QA/QI initiatives, continuously improving delivery of care, patient outcomes, and overall services. (ie- Q2H Turn team to prevent and/or reduce HAPIs)
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy, and completion of information.
Trauma/Registered Nurse, PCU
Holmes Regional Medical Center
09.2008 - 05.2014
- Observed, evaluated, recorded and reported symptoms, reactions, and progress to multidisciplinary physicians
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Nurse Technician
Holmes Regional Medical Center
10.2005 - 09.2008
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Protected and promoted patient rights and assisted individuals to achieve maximum independence.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2026
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Brevard Community College
Palm Bay, FL08.2008
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Brevard Community College
Palm Bay, FL05.2004
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Analytical Thinking
- Finding solutions to complex issues
- Policy and Procedure Compliance
- Leadership
- Communication
- Relationship Building
- Critical Thinking in Trauma, L&D, OR, PACU, & OB ED
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Timeline
Clinical Risk Management
Health First Hosptial Systems
05.2023 - Current
Labor and Birth Registered Nurse
Holmes Regional Medical Center
05.2015 - 05.2023
Trauma/PCU Clinical Charge Nurse
Holmes Regional Medical Center
05.2014 - 05.2015
Trauma/Registered Nurse, PCU
Holmes Regional Medical Center
09.2008 - 05.2014
Nurse Technician
Holmes Regional Medical Center
10.2005 - 09.2008
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Brevard Community College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Brevard Community College
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