Ashley DeCourcy

Childrens Hospital

Minneapolis, MN

10.2016 - Current

Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Served as a preceptor and mentor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues, per hospital policies.
Managed staffing levels as the unit's charge nurse while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
Monitored vital signs, medication administration, and fluid balance for assigned patients.
Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly.
Responded quickly and effectively to changes in condition or response to treatment.