Ashley Bostek
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional making the transition into medicine offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about clinical procedures, maintaining organized records, and interpersonal communication in both small and large group settings. A driven and motivated individual ready to expand upon patient care and research experiences.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CICU Onboarding Specialist
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta At Egleston
Atlanta, GA
08.2023 - Current
- Streamline new hire processes by developing efficient task workflows and checklists.
- Reduce time-to-productivity for new employees through targeted training sessions and mentorship initiatives.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of onboarding strategies, continually updating approaches based on feedback and best practices.
- Mentor new nurses, sharing best practices and techniques for effective nursing care.
- Serve as a CPR Coach and effectively communicate between healthcare team members during patient decompensations to ensure high quality resuscitation efforts
Cardiac Clinical Nurse III
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta At Egleston
Atlanta, GA
07.2021 - Current
- Enhance patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols in the ICU setting
- Provide life-saving interventions during emergency situations, by recognizing changes in patient status, stabilizing patients and preventing further complications.
- Conducte ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall ICU operations and patient care delivery systems.
- Administer medications safely and effectively, following established protocols and guidelines for dosage calculations and administration techniques.
- Assist in the orientation process of new staff members by providing guidance on unit policies, procedures, equipment usage.
- Streamline communication between healthcare providers, ensuring accurate information sharing for improved patient management.
- Serve as a resource nurse and onboarding specialist to aid colleagues in completing patient care in an efficient and timely manner.
Patient Care Technician (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta At Scottish Rite
Atlanta, GA
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisted nurses with essential patient care tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Observed bedside procedures such as chest tube insertion and thoracentesis, as well as accompanied neonatal patients to x-ray, fluoroscopy, and the OR
Nurse Extern (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit)
Morristown Medical Center, Atlantic Health System
Morristown, NJ
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Aided nurses in the care of critical pediatric patients, including those requiring close management for neuro surgeries (EVD, invasive EEGs, tumor debulking), patients on vents, COVID-19 patients, DKA patients and various other conditions
- Took patient vital signs, record intake and output, and aid patients in activities of daily living
- Attended educational sessions to learn about the role of the nurse and shared governance within a healthcare organization
- Assisted in patient transport to MRI, CT, and other procedural areas.
Nursing Education Intern
Morristown Medical Center, Atlantic Health System
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted nursing education team with creating a network of communication between the CNO and staff nurses
- Compiled research on population health, local BSN/MSN programs, and MAGNET for a series of bulletin boards
- Assisted with, attended, and participated in nursing and nursing assistant orientations
- Shadowed nurses on various units, including ortho/trauma, pediatrics, and various surgical units.
Lab Assistant
Emory University, Department of Biology
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Aided in preparing reagents and plates for instructional lab courses
- Autoclaved micropipette tips, solutions, and other containers
- Organized laboratory environments and set up experiments.
Head Lifeguard
Mountain Lakes Club
- Guarded the main pool, baby pool, and lake and assisted in making sure that pool regulations were followed
- Babysat children of members as needed
- Maintained and organized pool grounds.
Occupational Therapy Volunteer
Sportscare Physical Therapy
- Assisted occupational therapist in preparing exercises for patients and cleaned/prepared supplies.
Education
Post-Baccalaureate - Pre-Medicine
Agnes Scott College
Decatur, GA05.2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Summa Cum Laude - Nursing
Emory University, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing
Atlanta, GA05.2021
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Strong Analytical Skills
- High Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Self-Directed
- Multitasking Abilities
Undergraduate Honors
Undergraduate Honors Project, Successfully defended honors thesis entitled 'Increased Plasma Soluble Adhesion Molecules in Persons Exposed to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2' and received Highest Honors. Abstract published in the Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 2nd Place awarded for poster submission at PCNA Conference.
Activities
Emory Student Nurses Association, Emory Red Cross
Honors And Awards
NHWSON Honors Program, NHS, SHS, NBHS
Leadership And Community Involvement
- Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Guest Services Volunteer, Atlanta, GA, 11/2023 - Current
- Emory Student Nurses Association, Media Liaison, Atlanta, GA, 02/2020 - 05/2021,
- Atlanta Hospital Hospitality House, Volunteer, Atlanta, GA, 10/2019 - 12/2019,
- Emory Next Generation Men and Women, Secretary and VP of Marketing, Atlanta, GA, 10/2018 - 01/2020,
- Emory University Kappa Alpha Theta, Alumni, Atlanta, GA, 01/2019 - 05/2021
Certification
- CCRN - Expires February 2026
- RN - Expires January 2025
- PALS - Expires December 2025
- BLS - Expires December 2024
Timeline
CICU Onboarding Specialist
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta At Egleston
08.2023 - Current
Cardiac Clinical Nurse III
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta At Egleston
07.2021 - Current
Patient Care Technician (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta At Scottish Rite
08.2020 - 06.2021
Nurse Extern (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit)
Morristown Medical Center, Atlantic Health System
05.2020 - 07.2020
Nursing Education Intern
Morristown Medical Center, Atlantic Health System
06.2019 - 08.2019
Lab Assistant
Emory University, Department of Biology
01.2019 - 05.2019
Head Lifeguard
Mountain Lakes Club
Occupational Therapy Volunteer
Sportscare Physical Therapy
Post-Baccalaureate - Pre-Medicine
Agnes Scott College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Summa Cum Laude - Nursing
Emory University, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing