Ashley Buckwold, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Summary
Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with 17 years of RN experience in ICU, peri-anesthesia, and top academic medical centers. Fast learner who onboards quickly to new systems and care models; efficient, outcomes-focused clinician with strong documentation for medical necessity, coding accuracy, and audit readiness. Skilled in comprehensive psychiatric evaluations across the lifespan, DSM-5-TR differential diagnosis, psychopharmacology, and interdisciplinary collaboration, especially in long-term care and consult-liaison settings. Known for calm de-escalation, collaborative safety planning, and clear patient education that keeps care on track.
Work History
University of California San Diego HealthSan Diego, California
Job overview
- Former traveler, now staff in the Procedural Treatment Unit (PTU) caring for patients pre and post Cath Lab, Electrophysiology, and Surgical settings in La Jolla and HIllcrest locations.
- Performs conscious sedation and monitoring for procedures (TEE, Cardioversion).
- Traines new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Streamlines nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Optimizes patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Coordinates nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with providers, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Sharp Grossmont HospitalLa Mesa, California
Job overview
- Started off as a traveler, signed on as staff July 2019
- Cared for the sickest of the sick in the heights of the COVID pandemic
- Received training and experience in advanced clinical practices such as IABP, Impella, CRRT.
Cedars Sinai Medical CenterBeverly Hills, California
Job overview
- Always first to float within the Saperstein Critical Care tower.
- Received the 'Highway Star' award for traveler of the month.
SCL Health Talent Share Float PoolDenver, Colorado
Job overview
- Floated among three hospitals within the SCL Health Network (Lutheran Medical Center, Saint Joseph's Hospital, and Good Samaritan Medical Center).
Saint Joseph's HospitalDenver, Colorado
Job overview
- Travel RN with Aya Healthcare
- Recruiter: Taylor Schoonover
UCSD, ICU Float Pool and PTUSan Diego, California
Job overview
- Floated between all four hospitals ICU's, Intermediate Units and sometimes tele/MS and ED
- Assisted in the opening of and transition to Jacobs in November 2016
Mayo Clinic Health SystemPhoenix, Arizona
Job overview
- Managing the care of one - two patients in the pre and post anesthesia setting in a 34 bed recovery room
- Worked closely with nationally and globally recognized surgeons and anesthesiologists to provide the best possible outcomes for our surgical patients.
John C. Lincoln Deer Valley HospitalPhoenix, Arizona
Job overview
- Managing the care of one - two (and sometimes three) critically ill patients within a 32 bed medical/surgical/cardiovascular ICU
- Open Heart, Balloon Pump and CRRT trained.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
Hartford HospitalHartford, Connecticut
Job overview
- Managed the care of one - two critically ill patients within a 16 bed MICU
- Rapid response team RN
- Responded to various emergency situations within an 868-bed facility.
Hartford HospitalHartford, Connecticut
Job overview
- Managing the care of up to six patients on the floor and three in step down
- Preceptor, resource nurse and charge nurse.
Education
University of Southern IndianaEvansville, IN
University Overview
- Graduated top of class. 4.0 GPA
- Sigma Theta Tau Member
Southern Connecticut State UniversityNew Haven, CT
Skills
- Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations across the lifespan
- DSM-5-TR diagnostic formulation
- Consultation-liaison psychiatry in LTC
- Gradual Dose Reduction (GDR) in LTC
- Suicide and violence risk assessments
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation
- Neurological and physical health screenings
- Medication management and psychotropic prescribing
- Psychoeducation for patients and families
- Building therapeutic rapport in diverse populations
- Development of evidence-based, individualized treatment plans
- BLS/ACLS certified
Certification
- California RN License #95037680
Awards
- Cedars Sinai Highway Star Award (04/2018)
- Daisy Award (08/2014)
- Winner of the Full Circle Award for Hartford Hospital (01/2011)
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