Ashley Bryan
Ringgold,VA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients in high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Erlanger ER
04.2021 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
RN/Paramedic
Southern Anesthesia Consultants
08.2018 - Current
- Evaluated patient pain, nausea, breathing patterns, fear and agitation in recovery room and employed various nursing interventions to manage potential deterioration.
- Monitored vital signs and levels of consciousness to verify sedation wore off properly and patient regained consciousness.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Educated family members and caregivers on post surgical patient care instructions.
- Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
Registered Nurse
CHI Memorial Hospital
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
- Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 6 patients daily.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
EMT-Paramedic
American Medical Response
04.2014 - 12.2019
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Responded to over 12 daily emergency calls to provide quick and compassionate medical assistance and care for patients.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
EMT-Paramedic
Memorial Hospital ER
12.2007 - 05.2014
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Monitored patients' heart rhythms and functions through cardiac monitoring strips.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cleveland State Community College
Cleveland, TN05.2020
Licensure - EMT-Paramedic
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN08.2006
Licensure - EMT-IV
Cleveland State Community College
Cleveland, TN05.2005
Skills
- Triaging
- Strong clinical judgment
- Telemetry
- Patient Advocacy
- Emergency Response
- Critical thinking
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Emergency care
- Critical care
Certification
- PALS
- ACLS
- TNCC
- BLS
Timeline
RN
Erlanger ER
04.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
CHI Memorial Hospital
09.2020 - 04.2021
RN/Paramedic
Southern Anesthesia Consultants
08.2018 - Current
EMT-Paramedic
American Medical Response
04.2014 - 12.2019
EMT-Paramedic
Memorial Hospital ER
12.2007 - 05.2014
Licensure - EMT-Paramedic
Chattanooga State Community College
Licensure - EMT-IV
Cleveland State Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cleveland State Community College
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