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Ashley Harrington

West Point,IOWA

Summary

Experienced Registered Nurse with 12 years spent building a strong, positive reputation and skill set. Experienced in Emergency medicine, critical care, intensive care, cath lab, administration and flight nursing. Presently hold an RN working towards a bachelors of nursing. Aspiring to gain higher education and use experience to support the bedside nurse and improve patient care. Interested in finding a position that is a life long challenge and help lead the future of nursing. Currently hold a certification in emergency medicine (CEN).

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department

Flex Care
Des Moines , IA
07.2022 - Current
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Supported staff needs on night shift.
  • Patient ratio 4:1

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department

Flex Care
Baltimore, MD
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Registered Emergency Room nurse providing support as travel staff for John Hopkins Adult ER, patient to nurse ration 4:1
  • Provided assessment, intervention and advocacy for patients seeking ER cares.
  • Trauma trained and supported level one trauma medical staff, often caring for critical patients involved in interpersonal violence. Patient ratio 1:1 providing all cares.
  • Supported learning needs of residents and novice nurses
  • Utilized critical care background to provide quick interventions increase patient survival and positive outcomes

Acute Care Nurse Manager

Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center
West Burlington, IA
12.2020 - 10.2021
  • Provided nursing leadership for 29 bed telemetry unit, also managed float pool which supported all non-critical care areas.
  • Responsible for interviewing and hiring new staff
  • Managed unit finances and advocated for unit and staff needs
  • Hired travel staff (CNA, RN) to assist with labor shortage and provided oversight for their education and successful integration onto unit.
  • Provided leadership for telemetry beds converted to COVID-19 rooms. Assisted with patient cares to support newer staff nurses. Provided information and advocated for COVID patients and their families.
  • Managed wound care committee, reinstated meetings and gathering of staff following peak of the pandemic
  • Involved in both recruitment and retention committee as well as a staff wellness committee. Also lead patient care tech (PCT) committee and organized a week of celebration for their hard work
  • Provided expert IV access for inpatients using the ultrasound

Travel ER Registered Nurse

RTG Medical
Omaha, NE
06.2020 - 12.2020
  • Trusted to train new nurses in this department and improve atmosphere of unit when on shift
  • Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
  • Fostered professional collaboration and participation of staff in decisions affecting patient care and practice environment.
  • Nurse to patient ratio fluctuated based on needs of patients.

Travel ICU Nurse

Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CA
02.2020 - 04.2020
  • Travel nurse position for University of MO; Cardiac ICU; provided leadership to unit staff using experience to improve patient outcomes
  • Managed care for post op cardiac surgery patients, post cardiac arrest, as well as medical ICU overflow patients, typical patient ratio 2 per RN
  • Provided preceptorship to new employees often taking most challenging assignment

Flight Nurse

Quad City Helicopter Emergency Services
Bettendorf, IA
02.2015 - 02.2020
  • Flight nursing demands attention to detail and efficient intervention to minimize impact of injuries and improve patient survival and quality of life. Provided these interventions during helicopter emergency transport for patients on scene as well as inter-facility transfers
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
  • Transported critically ill patients ages 28 days and older, experience with balloon pumps as well as impella devices
  • Maintained training and knowledge of flight physiology and procedures. Assisted in training of new staff, and educational classes for community first responders
  • Performed full time hours at Mayo while part time as flight nurse

Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse

Mayo Clinic Health System
Rochester, MN
10.2017 - 09.2019
  • Mayo Clinic has a reputation for taking high risk cardiac surgery cases with multiple comorbidities. Performed cares for all patient populations. Diagnoses included complicated bypass surgery, AAA repairs, congenital heart defects, post cardiac arrest, heart and lung transplants
  • Managed care for ECMO, as well as LVAD, Impellas and balloon pumps, also provided extensive discharge planning and education for LVAD patients
  • Assisted in starting programs designed to help with second victim syndrome. Also joined committee for bereavement program designed to assist patients and families by providing memory making kits and support through their grieving
  • Nurses 1:1 unless staffing needs required taking increased patient assignment, I was often considered strong enough to care for multiple patients
  • Performed full time hours while working part time as flight nurse

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department

RTG Medical
Omaha, NE
10.2013 - 06.2017
  • Worked as travel nurse in IL, IA and per diem agency for University of MN for RTG
  • Maintained full time hours in ER while working as flight nurse, utilized training as flight nurse to support critically ill ER patients and provide education to ER staff
  • Performed charge nurse duties as well as trained oncoming staff and students
  • Provided feedback to providers as patient advocate

Nursing House Supervisor

Great River Medical Center
West Burlington, IA
12.2015 - 04.2016
  • Increased the safety of each unit by gaining trust from staff and supporting patient advocacy; paid close attention to staffing ratios and the stress levels of each unit
  • Placed patients in units following policy and appropriately used resources such as 1:1 ratios and patients in need of observation for elopement
  • Provided emotional and administrative support to individual units and staff
  • Assisted starting midline intravenous insertion program; also provided training to ICU and ER staff on insertion of IV therapy via ultrasound
  • Also maintained part time hours as flight nurse

Cardiac Catheterization Lab RN

Unity Point Trinity
Rock Island, IL
06.2014 - 10.2014
  • Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
  • Completed orientation, due unreliable work hours and financial reasons left unit in good standing to return to travel nursing.

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department

American Mobile Nursing
San Diego, CA
12.2012 - 07.2013
  • Assignments in ER in Dallas, Texas as well as Houston, Tx
  • Provided efficient cares to patients seeking emergency medicine

Education

Associates of Nursing - Nursing

Southeastern Communicty College
West Burlington, IA
2010

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and General Studies

Southeastern Community College
West Burlington, IA
2006

High School Diploma -

Fort Madison High School
Fort Madison, IA
2005

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Skills

  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Ultrasound Guided IV
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • End of life cares and emotional support for families
  • Precepting and supporting colleagues

Certification

  • CEN - Certified Emergency Nurse

Timeline

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department

Flex Care
07.2022 - Current

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department

Flex Care
10.2021 - 06.2022

Acute Care Nurse Manager

Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center
12.2020 - 10.2021

Travel ER Registered Nurse

RTG Medical
06.2020 - 12.2020

Travel ICU Nurse

Aya Healthcare
02.2020 - 04.2020

Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse

Mayo Clinic Health System
10.2017 - 09.2019

Nursing House Supervisor

Great River Medical Center
12.2015 - 04.2016

Flight Nurse

Quad City Helicopter Emergency Services
02.2015 - 02.2020

Cardiac Catheterization Lab RN

Unity Point Trinity
06.2014 - 10.2014

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department

RTG Medical
10.2013 - 06.2017

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department

American Mobile Nursing
12.2012 - 07.2013

Associates of Nursing - Nursing

Southeastern Communicty College

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and General Studies

Southeastern Community College

High School Diploma -

Fort Madison High School

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Jacksonville University

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