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Ashley Garland

Divide,CO

Summary

Dedicated and skilled RN with 8 years of experience in critical care and various acute settings. Proven ability to deliver exceptional patient care, manage complex medical cases, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Committed to upholding the highest standards of nursing practice while adapting seamlessly to diverse healthcare environments. Seeking a challenging nursing position to contribute expertise and compassion to patients in need.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Travel Registered Nurse, ICU

TNAA
10.2020 - 07.2023
  • Willis-KNighton Medical Center, Shreveport, LA; Mar 2023-Jul 2023

775 Beds; CCU 1:2, float to PCU and MS

  • Lovelace Medical Center Albuquerque, NM; Oct 2022-Dec 2022

263 beds; Neuro IMC 1:3

  • Carondalet -St. Josephs Hospital Tucson, AZ; Mar 2022-Jun 2022

486 beds; Level 1Trauma ; MICU/trauma, 1:2 float to NICU, PCU

  • AdventHealth Parker Parker, CO; Nov 2021-Feb 2022

170 beds, ICU 1:2-3, float to PCU

  • Medical City Dallas, Dallas, TX; May 2021-Jul 2021

899 beds; Level 1 Trauma NICU/hospital float

  • Providence Holy Cross \Mission Hills, CA; Oct '20-Mar '20

347 beds; Level 2 Trauma; ICU 1:2-3

RN Staff Nurse, ICU

Ascension St. John Hospital
10.2018 - 10.2020
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with various levels of sepsis, respiratory failure, seizures, acute stroke, DKA, renal failure, GI bleed, COVID, post surgical. Monitored and manged patients requiring CRRT, chest tubes, critical IV medications, ventilator, HHFNC and Bipap
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

Travel Registered Nurse, ICU

Cross Country Healthcare
09.2017 - 07.2018
  • Mountainview Hospital Las Cruces, NM; 9/2017-12/2017

General ICU; 425 beds; 1:2

  • Summerlin Hospital Las Vegas, NV; 12/2017-2/2018

CVICU; 485 beds; 1:2 ratio;

  • OSU Medical Center Tulsa, OK 3/2018-4/2018

ICU; 190 beds; 1:2 ration; teaching facility

  • Emory Midtown Atlanta, GA; 4/2018-7/2018

CVICU; 511 beds; 1:2 ratio; Level I trauma; teaching facility

Staff RN, CVICU

Hillcrest Medical Center
07.2016 - 07.2017
  • Coordinated with nurses to assess and prepare patients for tests and medical procedures.
  • Stocked and replenished patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
  • Monitored patients' condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.
  • Collected blood and urine samples for lab analysis to diagnose disease or screen for health problems.
  • Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.
  • Triaged patients to award priority to patients with more severe complications.
  • Responded to cardiac monitor alarms and other codes requiring immediate response.
  • Immobilized patients for transport using backboard or other spinal mobilization.

Staff RN

Ascension St. John Hospital
08.2015 - 07.2016
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients during cancer treatment and end of life care.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physician

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Langston University
Tulsa, OK
06.2015

Skills

  • Emergency Interventions
  • Moderate Sedation
  • Epic experience
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Procedure Support
  • Vitals Monitoring
  • Cardiac Monitors
  • Point of Care Testing
  • IV Setup
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Shock Symptom Identification
  • Task and Work Prioritization
  • Healthcare Team Collaboration

Certification

  • CO RN compact license
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • NIHSS
  • CCRN

Timeline

Travel Registered Nurse, ICU

TNAA
10.2020 - 07.2023

RN Staff Nurse, ICU

Ascension St. John Hospital
10.2018 - 10.2020

Travel Registered Nurse, ICU

Cross Country Healthcare
09.2017 - 07.2018

Staff RN, CVICU

Hillcrest Medical Center
07.2016 - 07.2017

Staff RN

Ascension St. John Hospital
08.2015 - 07.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Langston University
Ashley Garland