Ashley Brooks
Spartanburg,SC
Summary
Enthusiastic driven and veteran Registered Nurse eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of the perplexities of managing a strong and diverse group of individuals as well as the time commitment to learn and grow into a new role. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in a Nurse manager role.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Supervisor
St Luke's Hospital
Columbus, NC
03.2021 - Current
- Confidently directed overall operation of nursing services and patient care 7p-7a.
- Delegated tasks and provided leadership for night shift nurses and support personnel.
- Maximized staff and patient protections by enforcing optimal disease prevention protocols.
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees, families, and physicians via email, phone and in person.
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
Perioperative Registered Nurse/ Block Nurse
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System /Mary BlacK
Spartanburg , SC
11.2019 - Current
- Worked closely with Anesthesiologist during peripheral nerve blocks. Assisted physician by drawing up medications, monitoring patients during conscious sedation, and being efficient with ultrasound equipment.
- Ensured preoperative information complete and provided surgeon and anesthesia with initial assessment to assist in patient having safe and successful surgery.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Recovery Room /Block Nurse
Bon Secours Saint Francis Health System
Greenville, SC
11.2012 - 11.2019
- Conducted thorough post-operative patient assessments to determine patient condition and readiness for discharge.
- Monitored patient vitals, alertness, breathing and pain levels to notify assigned physician of observed complications.
- Educated patients about post-operative instructions, including medication administration, infection complications and preventative health measures.
- Assisted anesthesia with peripheral nerve block. Monitored patient during after conscious sedation.
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Saint Francis Health System
Greenville, SC
07.2007 - 11.2012
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Saint Francis Health System
Greenville, SC
06.2005 - 07.2007
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Orthopedic Staff Nurse
Bon Secours Saint Francis Health System
Greenville, SC
06.2002 - 06.2005
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Used critical thinking skills to assess and evaluate patient physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
- Educated patients and families on managing illness or injury including post-treatment home care needs and medication administration.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY05.2002
Skills
- Staff direction and support
- Staff leadership
- Staff, patient, and family teaching
- Staff assignments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and advocacy
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Medical Records Management
- EMR / EHR
- Intravenous therapy
Timeline
Nursing Supervisor
St Luke's Hospital
03.2021 - Current
Perioperative Registered Nurse/ Block Nurse
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System /Mary BlacK
11.2019 - Current
Recovery Room /Block Nurse
Bon Secours Saint Francis Health System
11.2012 - 11.2019
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Saint Francis Health System
07.2007 - 11.2012
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Saint Francis Health System
06.2005 - 07.2007
Orthopedic Staff Nurse
Bon Secours Saint Francis Health System
06.2002 - 06.2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College