Ashley Christensen
Scottsdale
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care for patients that require medical observation, psychiatric diagnosis requiring continuous monitoring, stroke patients, stroke telemetry patients, and overflow telemetry patients. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
HonorHealth
03.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a stroke resource nurse to provide continued education and training to floor nurses regarding hospital specific documentation guidelines and procedures.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nutritional Sciences
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05.2021
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Telemetry monitoring
- Precepting
- NIHSS Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
HonorHealth
03.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nutritional Sciences
University of Arizona