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Ashley Blake

Mason City,IA

Summary

Compassionate and detail-oriented ICU Registered Nurse with 15+ years of progressive nursing experience. Known for effective communication, care coordination, and strong team collaboration in high-acuity settings. Adept at assessing critical patients, updating care plans, and supporting families with clarity and empathy.

Overview

1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Mercy One Medical Center
Mason City, IA
12.2012 - Current
  • Assessed critical patients, updating care plans in intensive care unit using clinical and critical thinking skills to ensure tailored patient care.
  • Collaborated with physicians, respiratory therapists, and care teams to deliver comprehensive, multi-disciplinary care for critical care patients, enhancing patient outcomes.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and supported families, fostering understanding and comfort during critical care situations.
  • Supported MercyOne patient safety, infection control, and evidence-based nursing practices
  • Functioned as charge nurse, maintained critical care certification and training/education on unit

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Mercy One Medical Center
Mason City, IA
01.2011 - 06.2013
  • Provided compassionate bedside care across MercyOne Medical Center float pool units.
  • Maintained current Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications.
  • Took part in continuing education classes and seminars for ongoing professional growth, was leader of Quality Council

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Mercy One Medical Center
Mason City, Iowa
07.2009 - 01.2011
  • Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
  • Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Iowa
Iowa City
05-2011

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City, IA
05-2009

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Clinical judgment
  • Care coordination
  • Critical thinking
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Compassion and empathy

Certification

  • Critical Care Registered Nurse Certification

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Mercy One Medical Center
12.2012 - Current

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Mercy One Medical Center
01.2011 - 06.2013

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Mercy One Medical Center
07.2009 - 01.2011

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Iowa

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

North Iowa Area Community College
Ashley Blake