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Ashley Collins

Queen Creek,AZ

Summary

Recent BSN graduate and licensed RN with nearly ten years of direct patient care experience in medical-surgical, telemetry, and intensive care settings. Proven ability to deliver exceptional, compassionate care while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Dedicated to pursuing nursing my career advancement in environments that foster professional development and teamwork.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ICU (neuro/trauma) Nursing Student Preceptorship

HonorHealth
Scottsdale, AZ
09.2024 - 12.2025
  • Delivered comprehensive care for stroke patients, focusing on recovery strategies.
  • Managed trauma incidents, applying advanced clinical skills under pressure.
  • Provided care for patients with external ventricular drains (EVD).
  • Assisted in administration of continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT).
  • Conducted comprehensive stroke assessments to evaluate patient conditions.
  • Monitored ventilated patients closely to ensure optimal respiratory status.
  • Performed blood draws from arterial lines, communicating all abnormalities identified in ABG readings

Intensive Care Unit Patient Care Technician

Dignity Health
Gilbert, AZ
01.2020 - 02.2022
  • Answered call lights promptly ensuring timely response time for requests made by patients.
  • Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
  • Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks and daily activities.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical personnel.
  • Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient rooms and equipment.
  • Supported patients with mobility, transfers, and personal hygiene needs.
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to coordinate patient care efforts.
  • Implemented infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment for patients.

Cardiac Monitor Tech

Dignity Health
Gilbert, AZ
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • ECG Monitor Technician for Intensive Care Units and Telemetry Units
  • Monitored cardiac rhythms using advanced telemetry equipment.
  • Documented vital signs and arrhythmias accurately in patient records.
  • Responded promptly to cardiac alarms and alerts for critical situations.
  • Communicated effectively with healthcare team for optimal patient care.
  • Interpreted complex waveforms associated with different types of arrhythmias accurately.

Dignity Health | Gilbert, AZ

Medical Surgical Orthopedic Patient Care Tech
Gilbert, AZ
07.2017 - 01.2020
  • Assisted nursing staff with patient admissions and discharges.
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient comfort.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
  • Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
  • Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
  • Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Arizona College of Nursing
Tempe, Arizona
12.2024

Cardiac Monitor Tech Training Program -

Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
Gilbert, Arizona
02.2018

Prerequisites for Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Maricopa Community College, Rio Salado College
Tempe, Arizona
07.2013

Certified Nursing Assistance Program - Licensed Nursing Assistant

Pima Medical Institute
Mesa, Arizona
02.2012

High School Diploma -

Primavera High School
Chandler, Arizona
05.2007

Skills

  • Strong critical thinking skills
  • Advanced therapeutic communication
  • Evidence-based care planning
  • Basic life support and CPR
  • Telemetry documentation
  • Cardiac rhythm interpretation
  • Electronic medical records management (EMR)
  • Acute care management
  • Direct patient care leading with empathy and compassion
  • Comprehensive and thorough patient assessments
  • Medication management
  • Intravenous therapy administration
  • Pump and line management
  • Patient safety protocols
  • Infection prevention strategies

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN) License Number: 319434 Compact Status: Multistate
  • Arizona State Board of Nursing License Granted: January 29,2025
  • BLS/ CPR certified

References

Emily Canale FNP-C, DNP-S, MSN, RN, CNE, CHEP

Assistant Dean 

Arizona College of Nursing

ecanale@arizonacollege.edu

(602)345-3313

 

Anita Ulakovic MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Clinical Instructor

Arizona College of Nursing

aulakovic@arizonacollege.edu

(602) 518-4293

 

Brooke Lavelle BSN

Preceptor HonorHealth

brooke.lavelle.rn@gmail.com

408-644-6916

Timeline

ICU (neuro/trauma) Nursing Student Preceptorship

HonorHealth
09.2024 - 12.2025

Intensive Care Unit Patient Care Technician

Dignity Health
01.2020 - 02.2022

Cardiac Monitor Tech

Dignity Health
01.2018 - 01.2020

Dignity Health | Gilbert, AZ

Medical Surgical Orthopedic Patient Care Tech
07.2017 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Arizona College of Nursing

Cardiac Monitor Tech Training Program -

Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

Prerequisites for Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Maricopa Community College, Rio Salado College

Certified Nursing Assistance Program - Licensed Nursing Assistant

Pima Medical Institute

High School Diploma -

Primavera High School

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