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Ashley Finnegan

North Liberty,IA

Summary

Healthcare professional with extensive experience in providing high-quality patient care and ensuring compliance with clinical standards. Committed to fostering collaborative environment and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable team player with strong adaptability and excellent communication skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Nurse

University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital
Iowa City, IA
05.2025 - Current
  • Collaboration with healthcare professionals from multiple disciplines
  • Adult and pediatric surgical experience
  • Preceptor
  • Operating room charge nurse
  • SFCH ECMO Liaison
  • Spot Awards

Assistant Nurse Manager

University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital
Iowa City, IA
06.2023 - 05.2025
  • Lead OR nursing teams - pediatric cardiothoracic & neurosurgery surgical specialties
  • Lead OR charge nurses from all shifts
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans
  • Created nursing schedules and complete payroll
  • Promotion of staff nurse professional growth
  • Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to hospital protocols
  • Streamlined workflow processes, improving operational efficiency within the nursing unit

Staff Nurse (RN)

University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital
Iowa City, IA
02.2018 - 06.2023
  • Collaboration with healthcare professionals from multiple disciplines
  • Adult and pediatric surgical experience
  • Preceptor
  • Nurse residency program
  • Procedural clinical documentation committee
  • Operating room charge nurse
  • 2023 Professional Recognition Program – Level 1: Silver
  • Sunshine Award Nominee
  • Room Ready Committee
  • SFCH ECMO Liaison
  • Spot Awards

Education

Pre-Nursing -

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Master of Science - Nursing

Allen College
Waterloo, IA
12-2026

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Allen College
Waterloo, IA
12-2017

Skills

  • Patient safety
  • Infection control measures
  • Care planning
  • Specimen collection
  • Quality improvement
  • Surgical nursing

Certification

  • Basic Life Support Certified
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certified
  • Certified Nurse of the Operating Room (CNOR)
  • Registered Nurse License: #150287

Timeline

Staff Nurse

University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital
05.2025 - Current

Assistant Nurse Manager

University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital
06.2023 - 05.2025

Staff Nurse (RN)

University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital
02.2018 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Allen College

Pre-Nursing -

University of Northern Iowa

Master of Science - Nursing

Allen College