ASHLEY CLIFTON RN
Summary
Experienced RN, Educator of 13 years with a strong emphasis on peer education and quality compliance. Proven success in crafting and delivering training curriculum, educating peers to best practice. Executing keen attention to detail, routinely auditing medical records to ensure compliance. Seeking to focus skill set in quality trainer role at your organization.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Educator
USA Medical Center
09.2007 - Current
- Evaluated clinical staff performance, identifying areas of improvement and providing constructive feedback to drive continuous growth.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- ACLS certified. Worked in MICU. Caring for chronic renal failure pt. Coordinating care for hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis pt.
- Managed life support equipment and IV administration of fluids and medications.
- Monitored telemetry and responded to codes.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Assessed competency levels among nursing staff, identifying areas of improvement for targeted interventions.
- Organized short-term educational programs such as lectures and workshops to address specific clinical topics.
- Established a supportive learning environment by providing guidance and mentorship to nursing staff.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for the development and implementation of evidence-based practice initiatives.
- Served as a subject matter expert in clinical practice areas, offering specialized instruction to enhance skill sets among nurses.
- Assessed educational needs of trainees and researched clinical instruction trends to develop educational curriculum and competency tools for clinical procedures.
- Improved patient safety by designing and conducting simulation exercises that strengthened nurses'' critical thinking skills.
- Remained up to date on clinical protocols, procedures and developments within Specialty to serve as informational resource to students.
- Maintained compliance with accreditation standards by updating curriculum materials in accordance with industry best practices.
Dialysis Travel Clinical Specialist Nurse
Fresenius
07.2017 - 02.2020
- Substantial ability to operate dialysis equipment and perform proper water testing.
- Initiated monitored and concluded dialysis treatment independently.
- Completed dialysis treatment in a critical care environment.
- Provided pt care and education on the dialysis process.
- Performed pt assessments before during and after dialysis treatment.
- Ensured each dialysis treatment was provided in accordance with physician's orders.
- Completed numerous Acute Dialysis contracts in the Atlanta area.
- Provided acute dialysis treatment for pt in the ED and ICU settings.
- Enhanced clinical team performance by providing continuous training on new medical devices and procedures.
- Developed support plans and competency-based training programs to enhance knowledge base of healthcare staff.
- Assisted in the development and launch of new medical products by providing valuable feedback from a clinical perspective.
- Evaluated, recommended and implemented new tools, presentations, techniques and delivery platforms for training and communication.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective patient education on disease management and self-care techniques.
- Developed strong relationships with key opinion leaders in the industry, fostering collaboration and encouraging innovation within the field.
- Increased professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies.
Dialysis Staff Nurse
Fresenius
05.2015 - 07.2017
- Substantial ability to operate dialysis equipment and perform proper water testing.
- Initiated monitored and concluded dialysis treatment.
- Completed dialysis treatment in a critical care environment.
- Provided pt care and education on the dialysis process.
- Performed pt assessments before, during, and after dialysis treatment.
- Ensured each dialysis treatment was provided in accordance with physician's orders.
- Performed Peritoneal dialysis treatments in accordance to doctor's orders.
- Assisted MD with ultrasound guided vascular placement.
Travel Nurse
ACES Nurse Travel
05.2010 - 06.2014
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Floated to MED surge tele
- Completed travel assignments
- Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 6 patients per shift.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bishop State Community College
Mobile, AL2007
Certificate LPN
Bishop State Community College
Mobile, AL2003
High School Diploma -
Wiliamson High School
2000
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Acute care expertise
- Patient/family focused
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Qualified critical care nurse
- Professional bedside manner
Expert at prioritizing/managing deadlines - Thorough physical assessments
- Computer charting
- Proficient in Dialysis
- Triaging patients concerns in the ED setting
- Clinical expertise
- Continuing education
- Mentoring proficiency
- Managing simulation equipment
- Teaching strategies
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Ultrasound-Guided Access
- Infusion Therapy
- Vascular assessment
- PICC Line Management
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification Exp: 05/2026
- BLS - Basic Life Support Exp: 02/2026
Timeline
Dialysis Travel Clinical Specialist Nurse
Fresenius
07.2017 - 02.2020
Dialysis Staff Nurse
Fresenius
05.2015 - 07.2017
Travel Nurse
ACES Nurse Travel
05.2010 - 06.2014
Clinical Nurse Educator
USA Medical Center
09.2007 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bishop State Community College
Certificate LPN
Bishop State Community College
High School Diploma -
Wiliamson High School