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Ashley Cooley

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Registered Nurse with extensive experience at UCLA Hospital, specializing in critical care management and emergency response. Demonstrated expertise in advanced hemodynamic assessments and patient triage. Recognized for building strong patient relationships and delivering high-quality care in high-pressure situations, resulting in optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital
Willowbrook, CA
02.2024 - Current
  • Company Overview: Intensive Care Unit.
  • Provide comprehensive care for critically ill medical, surgical, and cardiac patients in a high-acuity ICU setting.
  • Manage complex post-operative patients in recovery.
  • Perform advanced hemodynamic assessments, titrate vasoactive drips (Levophed, epinephrine, dobutamine), and manage ventilators and advanced airway devices.
  • Respond to Code Blue, Rapid Response, and Sepsis alerts with timely interventions.
  • Collaborate closely with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Intensive Care Unit.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.

Registered Nurse

UCLA Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
09.2018 - Current
  • Company Overview: Emergency Department.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Assess, plan, develop, document, and provide quality care to patients of all ages with complex medical conditions.
  • Identify patient and family learning needs, and promote effective working relationships.
  • Provide appropriate care for high acuity patients such as stroke, STEMI, trauma, psych, and pediatric populations. Skill in implementing appropriate nursing interventions on a consistent basis.
  • Identification of abnormal or lethal cardiac rhythms, and the ability to provide appropriate treatment. Knowledge of electronic medical record documentation.
  • Advocate for patient safety, rights, and health to ensure continuity of care, and to provide the highest level of care for patients and families.
  • Serve as relief charge nurse/resource RN, and mentor and precept new graduate RNs.
  • Improve throughput in the department by promoting an efficient workflow, including discharge planning and care coordination.
  • Perform phlebotomy, immunizations, lab draws, and the initiation of peripheral venous access.
  • Triage incoming patients and assign triage priority based on objective information and clinical presentation, followed by the initiation of diagnostic and therapeutic measures as indicated by standing protocols.
  • Managed multiple high stress situations while maintaining a calm demeanor and providing quality care to all patients.
  • Provided education to family members about disease processes, medications, nutrition.
  • Communicated effectively with other departments throughout the hospital such as laboratory services or radiology departments when ordering tests or obtaining results.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess emergent conditions and initiate appropriate interventions in a timely manner.
  • Serve as treasurer in the Emergency Department UPC committee.
  • Emergency Department
  • Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
  • Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
  • Upheld patient safety standards by preventing unauthorized access or incorrect dosage administration.
  • Supported criminal inquiries by reporting injuries and completing evidence collection kits.
  • Led debriefing sessions following major incidents, contributing to an environment of continuous learning and improvement.
  • Operated and maintained emergency department equipment, performing regular checks for functionality and safety.
  • Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and symptoms, responding rapidly to changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
  • Advocated for patient rights and ethical treatment, ensuring respect and dignity in patient care.
  • Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of contagious diseases within the emergency department.
  • Utilized advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS) techniques during critical situations.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.

Registered Travel Nurse

Emerald Health Services
Los Angeles, CA
09.2018 - 03.2025
  • Travel Nurse (Emergency Department)
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
  • Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
  • Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
  • Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
  • Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
  • Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
  • Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.

Registered Nurse

Drip Doctors IV Vitamin Therapy & Anti-Aging Center
Los Angeles, CA
09.2018 - 02.2022
  • Perform cosmetic and intravenous treatments designed to enhance our patients' general wellness. Ensure consistent delivery of an exceptional patient experience.
  • Communicate clearly to provide effective consultations with clients.
  • Compound IV hydration solutions while paying attention to detail in order to maintain sterile technique and proper dosages.
  • Build lasting relationships with clients by contacting them to follow up on services, and suggesting new products and services.
  • Utilize state-of-the-art computerized skin analysis devices, exceptional sales skills, knowledge, and personality to educate and counsel clients regarding the best Drip Doctors treatments for patients.
  • Provide home health care for patients requesting concierge services due to sports-related and work-related injuries.
  • Assist with education, follow-up, and discharge planning of patients regarding bioidentical hormone therapy.
  • Request authorization regarding patient medications, imaging, and other pertinent medical information.

Registered Nurse

University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
Madison, WI
02.2016 - 05.2018
  • Company Overview: Emergency Department
  • Demonstrate knowledge regarding specific populations needs that encompassed many aspects (ie: spiritual, and cultural).
  • Complete monthly interdisciplinary rounding in Nurse Residency Program.
  • Perform many technical skills such as, but not limited to; initiation of peripheral venous access, immunizations, assisted with chest tube insertion, ventricular drain and monitor set up, central line access, invasive monitoring, and administration of many high-risk medications.
  • Manage/create projects related to nurse residency program, and implement projects into clinical settings.
  • Triage incoming patients from ambulance services, while considering both physical and psychological elements.
  • Provide care for heart/lung transplant and LVAD/cardiac patients when critically ill.
  • Became familiar and comfortable with the epic charting system.
  • Work closely with physicians, pharmacists, residents, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to update patients and their family members on test results and their plan of care.
  • Manage basic and advanced life support needs and stabilized patients until the attending physician is available, based on nursing standards and protocol.
  • Primary or secondary nurse in level I and II traumas.
  • Work 20% in the pediatric section of the emergency department.
  • Emergency Department

Technician

Swedish American Hospital
Rockford, IL
06.2015 - 02.2016
  • Company Overview: Emergency Department

  • Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
  • Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
  • Provide patient care to pediatric and adult patients in emergent situations.
  • Perform many technical skills such as ABGs, Foley insertion, IV initiation, EKGs, suture removal, splint application, wound care, phlebotomy skills, patient triage, and patient education.
  • Collaborate with physicians and nurses in the emergency department in order to ensure continuity of care.
  • Emergency Department
  • Monitored patient conditions to identify concerning changes and mitigate symptoms.
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Performed comprehensive assessments of patients presenting with a wide range of acute conditions in a high-volume emergency department.
  • Utilized advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS) techniques during critical situations.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Nursing
Northern Illinois University
12.2015

Bachelor of Science -

Public Health
Nothern Illinois University
08.2015

Minor -

Gerontology
12.2013

Skills

  • Hemodynamic assessment
  • Vasoactive drip titration
  • Advanced airway management
  • Electronic medical records
  • Patient triage
  • Critical care management
  • Emergency response techniques
  • IV management

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, California, 02/16 - Present
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), 07/26
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 07/26
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), 07/26
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), Expired, recertification in progress
  • CCRN, In progress
  • CEN, In progress

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital
02.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

UCLA Hospital
09.2018 - Current

Registered Travel Nurse

Emerald Health Services
09.2018 - 03.2025

Registered Nurse

Drip Doctors IV Vitamin Therapy & Anti-Aging Center
09.2018 - 02.2022

Registered Nurse

University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
02.2016 - 05.2018

Technician

Swedish American Hospital
06.2015 - 02.2016

Bachelor of Science -

Nursing

Bachelor of Science -

Public Health

Minor -

Gerontology

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