Ashley Crutchfield, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, RNFA
Tyler,TX
Summary
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with 5 years of First Assist experience, specializing in Neurosurgery and Orthopedic Surgery. Proficient in patient and family education regarding the management of acute and chronic neurological and orthopedic health conditions. Experienced in surgical care with first assisting in a variety of neurosurgical and orthopedic procedures including wound and incision closures. Nursing background as a Neuro ICU Stroke Certified Registered Nurse and charge nurse, as well as a peri-operative nurse.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner- Orthopedic Surgery
Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
Tyler, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Provided assistance during orthopedic surgical procedures and postoperative care.
- Conducted follow-up visits to assess patient responses to treatments or therapies.
- Performed joint injections to reduce inflammation or provide pain relief.
- Assisted with physical examinations of patients presenting with musculoskeletal issues.
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
Tyler, TX
08.2020 - Current
- Assisted surgeons in variety of minor and major surgical procedures.
- Demonstrated appropriate techniques to assist surgeons with closure of incisions.
- Created and maintained sterile operating fields to minimize infection risks.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
Nurse Practitioner- Neurosurgery
Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
Tyler, TX
08.2020 - 08.2023
- Performed physical exams, ordered and evaluated imaging.
- Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various orthopedic injuries.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws
- Conducted follow-up visits to monitor treatment progress and ensure effectiveness of interventions.
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Baylor Univ. Medical Center
Dallas, TX
04.2019 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse, Neuro ICU
Baylor Univ. Medical Center
Dallas, TX
01.2015 - 03.2019
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Texas Woman's University
Dallas, TX05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baylor University
Dallas, TX12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition Sciences
Baylor University
Waco, TX12.2012
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Affiliations
- Tennis
- Running
- Crocheting
- Skincare
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner- Orthopedic Surgery
Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
08.2020 - Current
Nurse Practitioner- Neurosurgery
Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
08.2020 - 08.2023
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Baylor Univ. Medical Center
04.2019 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse, Neuro ICU
Baylor Univ. Medical Center
01.2015 - 03.2019
Master of Science - Nursing
Texas Woman's University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baylor University
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition Sciences
Baylor University
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