- Reading
- Music
- Advocacy work
- Pursuing education to become a NP in Maternal Health
Ashley DeShields
Inman,SC
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with a strong background in Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, and Long-Term Care, seeking to transition into the maternal health field. Proficient in managing complex medical conditions while advocating for patient recovery and well-being. Recognized for exceptional critical thinking and effective communication skills, ensuring comprehensive patient care and support. Committed to fostering positive patient experiences through empathy and clinical expertise.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
PeachTree Centre
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Provided high-quality nursing care in a skilled nursing/rehabilitation setting, delivering comprehensive patient assessments, medication administration, wound care, and ongoing education for patients and families. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, therapists, and social workers to ensure safe discharge planning and continuity of care. Advocated for patient safety, dignity, and comfort while maintaining accurate documentation and regulatory compliance.
- Reason for Separation: Right MCL knee injury requiring recovery time and family caregiving responsibilities.
Registered Nurse
Enhabit Home Health
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Delivered home health nursing care across Rutherfordton and Cleveland counties, performing Start of Care assessments, Recertifications, Supervisory Visits, and Discharges using OASIS documentation. Partnered with physicians, therapists, and families to optimize care outcomes. Responsibilities included medication reconciliation, head-to-toe assessments, care plan development, and patient/caregiver teaching. Recognized for attention to detail, patient-centered advocacy, and collaboration.
- Reason for Separation: Transitioned to new job opportunity.
Registered Nurse
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center – Mary Black Campus
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Cared for patients on a 22-bed telemetry unit, specializing in cardiac monitoring, stroke workup, and comorbidity management. Provided direct patient care including IV therapy, wound care, oxygen management, catheter placement, colostomy care, and patient admissions/discharges. Worked closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient outcomes while maintaining accurate documentation.
MDS RN Coordinator
Mountainview Nursing Home
06.2016 - 08.2019
- Completed Minimum Data Sets (MDS) for Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement, developed individualized care plans, and conducted care plan conferences. Collaborated with staff to improve quality assurance initiatives and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
Registered Nurse
Lake Emory Post Acute Care
01.2014 - 05.2015
- Provided comprehensive nursing care on a 44-bed unit, including medication administration, respiratory treatments, wound care, assessments, and patient admissions. Collaborated with physicians and supervised CNAs to ensure continuity of care. Maintained accurate paper documentation and completed required reporting.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lake Emory Post Acute Care
06.2012 - 01.2014
- Delivered direct patient care on a 44-bed unit including medication administration, treatments, assessments, and admissions. Assisted physicians, collected labs, and supervised CNAs. Documented care and supported safe patient transfers/admissions.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Spartanburg Community College
Spartanburg, SC12.2012
High School Diploma - undefined
Boiling Springs High School
Boiling Springs, SC05.2004
Skills
- Fast learner and adaptable to new environments
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent bedside manner and patient advocacy
- Effective communicator and team collaborator
- Effective communicator and team
- Critical thinker with strong problem-solving skills
- Skilled in patient and caregiver teaching
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
Interests
Timeline
Registered Nurse
PeachTree Centre
01.2024 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse
Enhabit Home Health
10.2023 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center – Mary Black Campus
09.2019 - 12.2021
MDS RN Coordinator
Mountainview Nursing Home
06.2016 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse
Lake Emory Post Acute Care
01.2014 - 05.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lake Emory Post Acute Care
06.2012 - 01.2014
High School Diploma - undefined
Boiling Springs High School
Associate Degree - Nursing
Spartanburg Community College