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Ashley Dorado

Tucson,AZ

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history 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

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Tucson Medical Center
08.2023 - Current

Conduct comprehensive pre-operative assessments to evaluate patients' medical history, and surgical readiness.

Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare team.

Educate patients and their families about the surgical process, including what to expect before, during, and after surgery, as well as potential risks and complications.

Administer medications, IV fluids, and other treatments as ordered by physicians, ensuring patients are adequately prepared for surgery.

Assists the Anesthesia team with pre-operative nerve and spinal blocks.

Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, team meetings, and continuing education activities to enhance knowledge and skills in pre-operative nursing practice.

Knowledge Operation Management

United States Air Force Reserve
02.2017 - Current

Supervisor role in a cyber/communications squadron. In charge of maintaining SharePoint, base records

management, administrative services, and protecting monitoring sensitive information i.e. Personal Identifiable

Information (PII) and Personal Health Information (PHI), that is mission essential.

Registered Nurse

Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital
11.2019 - 10.2023

Works on a Trauma, Orthopedic & Medical-Surgical Unit. Administering medications, treatments and providing

care to surgical patients as directed and appropriate in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Trains and

mentors new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and leadership. Serves as fill in Charge Nurse on assigned

unit/department; directs, coordinates and participates in the supervision of the nursing process as the basis for

patient care practice, ensuring the highest quality patient care is delivered.

Administrator/Certified Nursing Assistant Supervisor

Progressive Health Group
05.2016 - 02.2020

Worked in a rural family practice clinic seeing over 60 patients a day. Assisted the office manager in day to day

operations, was in charge of Quality Management, Infection Control Programs, and Audits. Prepared and

maintained compliance with Arizona Department of Health Standards. Revised and Created Policy and

Procedures. Assisted MA’s with patient care; taking vitals, reviewing patient charts, independently preformed

Education

Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
07.2026

RN To BSN, Bachelors of Science in Nursing Program - Nursing

Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL
10.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Cochise College
Sierra Vista, AZ
05.2019

Skills

    ● Evaluation & Implementation of Patient Care

    ● Bedside Care and Procedures

    ● Pre/Post-Surgical Care

    ● Ostomy Care/Wound Care

    ● NG/Peg tube/ JP drains Care

    ● Urology Care

    ● Peritoneal Dialysis Care

    ● Chest Tube Management

    ● Telemetry

    ● Medication Administration/ IV maintenance

Certification

  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • ALS- Advanced Life Support
  • BLS- Basic Life Support
  • Arizona Board of Nursing License - (RN) 232904

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Tucson Medical Center
08.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital
11.2019 - 10.2023

Knowledge Operation Management

United States Air Force Reserve
02.2017 - Current

Administrator/Certified Nursing Assistant Supervisor

Progressive Health Group
05.2016 - 02.2020

Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner

Grand Canyon University

RN To BSN, Bachelors of Science in Nursing Program - Nursing

Chamberlain University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Cochise College
Ashley Dorado