Ashley Dunbar
Registered Nurse
Leland,NC
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 4 years experience, offering comprehensive patient care in Intensive Care Unit environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
American Traveler Staffing Professionals
Myrtle Beach, SC
04.2022 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided care to critical care patients in the Medical ICU, Neuro ICU, Cardiovascular ICU, and Surgical- Trauma
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Aya Healthcare
Silver Spring, MD
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Provided care to COVID-19 patients on the ICU unit
- Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families, and medical personnel.
- Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Novant Health
Bolivia, North Carolina
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
American Traveler Staffing Professionals
Florence, South Carolina
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Floated to various units in the hospital including- Cardiovascular ICU, Surgical-Trauma ICU, Medical ICU, and PCU
- Performed Charge duties in the PCU
- Provided targeted care and treatment to Covid- 19 patients.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Aya Healthcare
New York, New York
04.2020 - 05.2020
- Served as a Covid-19 Response Nurse during the pandemic
- Trained Progressive Care unit nurses to become ICU nurses as the unit took over with ICU patients
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
UNC Health Care
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients with strokes, severe brain injuries, brain tumors, Seizures, and post-op neurosurgical procedures.
- Used various neuromonitoring equipment to measure patient condition such as: Intracranial Pressure Monitoring, Brain Tissue Oxygenation Monitoring, and Extraventricular Devices.
- Communicated with other health care professionals regarding patients' conditions and care.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Ambulatory Nurse, Neurology
Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues and administering or dispensing medication and injections.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Trauma Unit
Valley Health
Winchester, Virginia
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PIC lines.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA05.2018
Associates of Arts And Sciences - Science
Lord Fairfax Community College
Middletown, VA05.2015
Skills
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- EMR Systems: EPIC, Cerner, Meditech
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Examination
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Clear Patient Communication
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Intervention
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN): 312461, NC
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIHSS
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
American Traveler Staffing Professionals
04.2022 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Aya Healthcare
01.2022 - 02.2022
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Novant Health
07.2021 - 12.2021
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
American Traveler Staffing Professionals
07.2020 - 06.2021
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Aya Healthcare
04.2020 - 05.2020
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
UNC Health Care
07.2019 - 03.2020
Ambulatory Nurse, Neurology
Duke University
01.2019 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Trauma Unit
Valley Health
06.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Shenandoah University
Associates of Arts And Sciences - Science
Lord Fairfax Community College
- Registered Nurse (RN): 312461, NC
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIHSS
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