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Ashley Dean, RN, CVRN-BC

Chattanooga,TN

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with three years of experience in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Travel Registered Nurse

Medical Solutions, AYA
01.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse, CVICU

CHI Memorial Hospital
01.2022 - 12.2023
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices. While performing on the ICU commity.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.

Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit

CHI Memorial Hospital
09.2020 - 01.2022
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Coordinated patient care and effectively multitasked for up to 5-6 patients consecutively from admission to discharge.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Provided safe environment for patients to express their needs.

Waitress Trainer

Taco Mamacita
03.2016 - 04.2020


  • Scheduled numerous reservations and managed seating arrangements simultaneously in high-traffic restaurant while maintaining calm, professional demeanor.
  • Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
  • Quickly and clearly communicated dining orders to kitchen staff, directing attention to special requests or dietary restrictions.
  • Coordinated social events throughout multiple banquet spaces, including weddings, reunions, and corporate meetings.
  • Performed complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials, took drink orders, and built immediate positive connections with guests.
  • Trained incoming staff on restaurant's practices, culture, and procedures to maximize job satisfaction and productivity.
  • Used correct cleaning, sanitizing and food handling procedures to maintain optimal protections for customers.
  • Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments and dispensed change for cash transactions.

Waitress

Red Lobster Hospitality LLC
11.2008 - 02.2016
  • The skills required by this position are the same as the ones mentioned in my most recent job description.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ringgold High School
Ringgold, GA
05.2008

Some College (No Degree) - Biology

Dalton State College
Dalton, Ga

Associate of Science - Nursing

Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN
05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT

Skills

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Care Coordination
  • Swan-Ganz Catheters
  • Medication Administration and Titrations
  • Interpreting EKGs
  • ECMO Bedside RN
  • Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
  • CRRT
  • IABP/ Impella Management
  • Transvenous/ Epicardial Pacing
  • Patient Examination
  • Post Stroke Assessment and Management
  • Clear Patient Communication

Accomplishments

    5 North Novice Nurse of the Year Award

    Daisy Award

    CVRN Certification

    ICU Council Member


Certification

BLS/ACLS

CVRN

ECMO Bedside RN

NIHH

CRRT

IABP

Impella


Timeline

Travel Registered Nurse

Medical Solutions, AYA
01.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse, CVICU

CHI Memorial Hospital
01.2022 - 12.2023

Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit

CHI Memorial Hospital
09.2020 - 01.2022

Waitress Trainer

Taco Mamacita
03.2016 - 04.2020

Waitress

Red Lobster Hospitality LLC
11.2008 - 02.2016

High School Diploma -

Ringgold High School

Some College (No Degree) - Biology

Dalton State College

Associate of Science - Nursing

Chattanooga State Community College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University

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