Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Ashley Blakeman

Branson,MO

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with 14+ years experience in acute care settings providing adolescent to geriatric patient care. Most recent experience as an assistant nurse manager, for 4+ years on a 25 bed, med/surg unit.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Nurse Manager

Cox Medical Center Branson
07.2019 - Current
  • Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
  • Resolved conflicts among staff members by employing effective communication techniques and seeking mutually beneficial solutions when issues arose.
  • Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development opportunities.
  • Managed scheduling to ensure optimal coverage while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for staff members.
  • Participated in hospital-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall patient experience and satisfaction levels.

Registered Nurse

Medical Solutions- NARMC Hospital
06.2018 - 03.2019
  • 1:7 nurse ration on an orthopedic/med surg unit.

Registered Nurse Med/ Teli/ Orthopedic floor

Medical Solutions- Travel Nurse Company
06.2017 - 09.2017
  • Managed care of adult/geriatric population with uncontrolled diabetes, wounds, cellulitis and post opp infected patients.

Registered Nurse Observation Unit/ Telemetry

Bayshore Community Hospital
04.2016 - 06.2017
  • Manage care of adult/geriatric population on observation unit and post cardiac procedures.

Registered Nurse Cardiac PCU

Beaufort Memorial Hospital
12.2015 - 03.2016
  • Manage care of adult/geriatric population with diagnoses such as CHF, COPD, stroke, chest pain, respiratory distress and end of life management.

Registered Nurse Cardiac Telemetry Unit

Jersey Shore University Medical Center
06.2015 - 10.2015
  • Managed care of 5-7 patients with a wide variety of problems
  • These problems included CHF, ESRD-on dialysis, CAD, post stroke and surgical patients.

Registered Nurse Oncology PCU

UCSD Thornton Medical Center
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Managed care for an adolescent/adult population with a wide variety of problems
  • The patient population included: brain surgery, back surgery, abdominal surgery and BMT patients
  • 3+ years of being a preceptor.

Registered Nurse Cardiac PCU

Valley Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Managed care for an adult population with a wide variety of diagnoses such as CHF, COPD, stroke, chest pain, open heart surgery as well as thoracic surgery patients.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Nursing -

Rutgers the State University of NJ, Newark Campus
05.2009

Associates of arts in Liberal Arts -

Bergen Community College
05.2006

Skills

  • Licenses RN in NJ & MO
  • ACLS/BLS
  • Effective communication with staff and patients
  • Scheduling
  • Performance evaluations
  • Rounding for outcomes
  • Time keeping
  • On boarding/ hiring process
  • Employee terminations
  • Staff/ Patient advocate
  • Multi disciplinary rounds
  • Survey readiness
  • Chart audits

Certification

  • New Jersey State Boards, 05/01/19
  • BLS for Healthcare providers (CPR & AED) Certification, 01/01/19
  • ACLS for Healthcare providers Certification, 01/01/19

Keywords

  • Team player
  • Advocate
  • Dedicated
  • ANM
  • Leader
  • Survey readiness

Timeline

Assistant Nurse Manager

Cox Medical Center Branson
07.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse

Medical Solutions- NARMC Hospital
06.2018 - 03.2019

Registered Nurse Med/ Teli/ Orthopedic floor

Medical Solutions- Travel Nurse Company
06.2017 - 09.2017

Registered Nurse Observation Unit/ Telemetry

Bayshore Community Hospital
04.2016 - 06.2017

Registered Nurse Cardiac PCU

Beaufort Memorial Hospital
12.2015 - 03.2016

Registered Nurse Cardiac Telemetry Unit

Jersey Shore University Medical Center
06.2015 - 10.2015

Registered Nurse Oncology PCU

UCSD Thornton Medical Center
01.2012 - 01.2015

Registered Nurse Cardiac PCU

Valley Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2012

Bachelor of Science, Nursing -

Rutgers the State University of NJ, Newark Campus

Associates of arts in Liberal Arts -

Bergen Community College
  • New Jersey State Boards, 05/01/19
  • BLS for Healthcare providers (CPR & AED) Certification, 01/01/19
  • ACLS for Healthcare providers Certification, 01/01/19
Ashley Blakeman