Ashley Hays
Colorado Springs,Colorado
Summary
Professional charge nurse with proven expertise in patient care and leadership in clinical settings. Strong focus on team collaboration, patient safety, and adaptive problem solving. Skilled in managing patient care plans, mentoring staff, and maintaining high standards of practice. Known for reliability, effective communication, and flexibility to meet changing healthcare needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Registered Nurse (RN)
UC Health Memorial Hospital Central
04.2017 - Current
- Worked on the Kidney Disease and Hypertension Care Unit from April 2017 until December 15th, 2019
- Comprehensive knowledge in acute and chronic illnesses with the ability to recognize and recommend evidenced based nursing treatments to provide optimum patient care especially in COVID-19 patients.
- Oversee multiple patient's care and ensure they receive the best care possible
- Nominated for Two Nurse Excellence Awards- Exemplary Professional Practice and Empirical Outcomes in 2019
- Certified Preceptor & Core Preceptor for new employee’s
- Daisy Award for the FY2023
- Acute Care Practice Council Scribe
- 3E Unit Practice Council Member where I help lead and guide the team with committee roll-outs and initiatives.
Registered Nurse (RN)
WSi Healthcare Personnel
05.2016 - 04.2017
- Staffed in the Department of Corrections at multiple prisons in both hospital and clinical settings.
- Staffed in Home Healthcare, Long Term Care and Rehabilitation Facilities
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Wsi Healthcare Personnel
07.2015 - 04.2016
- Employee of the Month March 2016
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
03.2019
Associates Degree - Nursing
Pueblo Community College
07.2015
Skills
- Expertise in monitoring patient responses, identifying and anticipating patient needs, and ensuring proper treatment is given for maximum benefits
- Supervise nursing staff and coordinate care between care teams
- Permanent Charge Nurse on the Internal Medicine Unit Involved with unit quality metric initiatives and serving as a mentor to peers
- Competent with multitasking and making sound judgments in critical situations
- Incredible ability to work as part of a team and coordinate all care for effective healthcare service
- Decision-making, care coordination and clinical leadership
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 12 staff members each day.
- Research - Completed group study focused on documentation of patients intake and output, which resulted in increased patient safety and satisfaction.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
Certification
- RN License # 1640266 with American Heart Association BLS
- Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis Certified
- CORTRAK Small-Bore Feeding Tube/Dobhhoff placement certified
Timeline
Charge Registered Nurse (RN)
UC Health Memorial Hospital Central
04.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse (RN)
WSi Healthcare Personnel
05.2016 - 04.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Wsi Healthcare Personnel
07.2015 - 04.2016
Associates Degree - Nursing
Pueblo Community College
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
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