Ashley Crist
Tyrone,PA
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Penn Highlands Tyrone
05.2017 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to infection control protocols, maintaining equipment, and following safety guidelines.
Registered Nurse/CDI Specialist
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
03.2017 - Current
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
UPMC Altoona
12.2014 - 03.2017
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UPMC Altoona
07.2012 - 03.2017
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UPMC Bedford Memorial
12.2011 - 07.2012
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Altoona Regional Health System
07.2008 - 12.2011
Emergency Medical Technician
Bedford Area Ambulance Service
06.2003 - 11.2008
Emergency Medical Technician
East Hills Ambulance Assoc.
05.2003 - 11.2008
Education
Diploma/Certificate - Nursing
Conemaugh Memorial School of Nursing
Johnstown, PA06.2008
Undergraduate - Nursing
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD06.2006
High School Diploma -
Chestnut Ridge Senior High School
New Paris, PA06.2004
Skills
- Heart saver First Aid CPR AED
- PALS
- ACLS
- Board Certified Emergency Nurse
- NIHSS Stroke Certified
- Advanced Trauma Nurse Course certified 10/09-10/17
Accomplishments
Nominated for the UPMC Cameo of Caring award in 10/2012
Volunteer Firefighter
Volunteer Firefighter with Shawnee Valley Fire Department from June 2002-November 2008.
Nominated for UPMC Cameo of Caring award in 2012
Received the UPMC Cameo of Caring award while working in the UPMC Bedford Emergency Department.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Penn Highlands Tyrone
05.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse/CDI Specialist
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
03.2017 - Current
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
UPMC Altoona
12.2014 - 03.2017
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UPMC Altoona
07.2012 - 03.2017
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UPMC Bedford Memorial
12.2011 - 07.2012
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Altoona Regional Health System
07.2008 - 12.2011
Emergency Medical Technician
Bedford Area Ambulance Service
06.2003 - 11.2008
Emergency Medical Technician
East Hills Ambulance Assoc.
05.2003 - 11.2008
Diploma/Certificate - Nursing
Conemaugh Memorial School of Nursing
Undergraduate - Nursing
Allegany College of Maryland
High School Diploma -
Chestnut Ridge Senior High School
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