Ashley Geyerman
Waukee,Iowa
Summary
Led initiatives to improve patient care quality and operational efficiency within healthcare settings. Oversaw the implementation of electronic medical record systems, ensuring compliance and accuracy in documentation. Fostered a culture of teamwork and exceptional service delivery among nursing staff.
Recognized for reliability and adaptability, quickly acquiring and applying new skills to enhance team performance.
Leveraged strong problem-solving skills and proactive strategies to tackle new tasks effectively.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager-Perioperative Services
MercyOne Des Moines Hospital
Des Moines, IA
04.2023 - Current
- Management of the Pre/Post Surgical department at MercyOne West Des Moines and Ambulatory Surgery, Des Moines.
- 60 direct reports that include nurses, surgical technicians, nurses' aides, and secretaries.
- Implementing and maintaining processes to improve safety and compliance with Joint Commission, ASPAN and Corporate policies.
- Timecard management using UKG Dimensions and Kronos.
- Coordinated education and troubleshooting during the transition from Cerner to Epic.
- Communication with staff, providers, administrators, and patients.
- Crucial conversations with staff.
- Addressing provider concerns.
- Calling patients or family members to address concerns.
- Coordinating with administration to implement changes to align with corporate policy.
- Medical equipment management.
- Ordering, maintaining, and troubleshooting with medical equipment.
- Talent acquisition.
- Interviewing and communicating with possible candidates for hire.
- Annual and mid-year reviews.
- Critical and strategic thinking skills.
- Managing through staffing shortages, productivity challenges, and constant change.
Team Lead
MercyOne West Des Moines Hospital
West Des Moines, Iowa
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Managing the flow of a busy pre/post-surgical department.
- Planning and managing staffing in collaboration with the manager.
- Chart auditing, creating schedules, and assisting with education and orientation.
- Ensuring compliance with Joint Commission and ASPAN requirements.
- Constant professional communication with staff and providers.
Clinical Nurse Educator
MercyOne West Des Moines Hospital
West Des Moines, Iowa
09.2017 - 04.2023
- Educating nurses on new practices and protocols.
- Organizing education for nursing annual competencies.
- Assisting in new hire education and orientation.
Pre/Post-Surgery Staff Nurse
MercyOne West Des Moines Hospital
West Des Moines, Iowa
07.2012 - 09.2021
- Pre-surgery
- Obtain health and medication information.
- Insert and maintain peripheral IVs.
- Physical and emotional assessments in ages > 6 months of age.
- Assisting providers with bedside regional blocks and spinal anesthesia.
- Recovery
- Caring for patients > 6 months of age while they emerge from anesthesia.
- Obtaining and interpreting vital signs and heart rhythms.
- Management of critical care patients including, but not limited to airways, intubation, arterial lines, and drips.
- Administration of a wide variety of high-risk medications.
- Critical thinking in a fast-paced environment.
- Discharge
- Educating patients and family members according to the surgeon’s orders.
- Assessment of post-op incisions and dressings.
- Pain and nausea management.
Staff Nurse-Cardiac Telemetry
MercyOne Des Moines Hospital
Des Moines, Iowa
12.2008 - 07.2012
- Caring for 4-5 patients in an inpatient hospital setting.
- Charge nurse duties: staffing, discharge help, float help.
- Monitoring, caring for, and educating post-surgical cardiac and vascular patients.
- Diabetes management that includes educating patients on diet and insulin.
- Medication management and education.
- Excellent time management skills to care for patients in a busy, stressful environment.
- Participating and working as a team in code situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Walden University
Nursing
Mercy College of Health Sciences
Des Moines, IA04.2008
Skills
- Customer service
- Proficiency in Microsoft products
- Experience with Epic and Cerner
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Chart review and auditing
- Complex Problem-solving
- Verbal and written communication
- Documentation and reporting
- Policy and procedure development
- Regulatory compliance
- Attention to detail
- Process improvement
- Fast learner
Certification
- Registered Nurse in State of Iowa, 2008-Present
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2019-Present
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 2009-Present
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), 2014-Present
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 2006-Present
- Mandatory Reporter
Timeline
Manager-Perioperative Services
MercyOne Des Moines Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Team Lead
MercyOne West Des Moines Hospital
09.2021 - 04.2023
Clinical Nurse Educator
MercyOne West Des Moines Hospital
09.2017 - 04.2023
Pre/Post-Surgery Staff Nurse
MercyOne West Des Moines Hospital
07.2012 - 09.2021
Staff Nurse-Cardiac Telemetry
MercyOne Des Moines Hospital
12.2008 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science -
Walden University
Nursing
Mercy College of Health Sciences