Ashley Hill
Temple Hills,MD
Summary
Experienced Critical Care nurse with dedicated hospital nursing experience in a fast paced and ever-changing environment. Consistently commended for delivering safe, patient-centered and quality nursing care. Currently seeking to attain a full-time position in lactation services that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Peri-operative services Float Pool
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
07.2019 - Current
- ICU Covid Relief: All critical care nurses were deployed to the ICU during the pandemic onset to help manage the Covid-19 pandemic
- Completed all duties relevant to patient care such as titrating drips, maintain invasive lines, managed patients who were mechanically ventilated and participated with proning of unstable patients
- Assumed care of patients during staffing shortages
- Endoscopy Suite: Responsible for care of the patient during endoscopy procedures and indirectly responsible through coordination and information sharing of both pre and post-procedure care for diagnostic procedures including colonoscopies, ERCP, EGD, bronchoscopies, hydrogen breath tests and motility studies
- Interventional Radiology: Prepare patients for procedures: Includes checking and verifying vital signs, meds, NPO status, lab results, and medical history
- Place IV, Prepare procedural room as needed for specific procedures, and turn over room once procedure is completed
- Administer moderate sedation and monitor patient during procedure
- Provide patient withemotional support while assisting the surgeon and procedural tech, ensuring correct instruments and equipment are available for the procedure
- Ambulatory Surgery (Same Day Surgery): Preoperative preparation and recovery specializing in procedures including: renal vascular, urology, gynecology, burns, urology and ophthalmology surgeries
RN, PACU
Acension Health System
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Enhanced patient recovery by consistently monitoring and assessing post-operative vital signs.
- Reduced complications through timely administration of medications and pain management strategies.
- Improved patient outcomes by collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams on individualized care plans.
- Ensured patient safety through effective communication with surgical team members regarding patient status.
RN, Post Anesthesia Care unit (per Diem)
Medstar Surgery Center and Lafaytte Centre
06.2019 - 03.2023
- Preoperative preparation and recovery specializing in ambulatory procedures including: Colorectal Surgery, Gastroenterology (GI), General Surgery, Gynecology/MIG (Minimally Invasive GYN), Neuro/Spine Surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Surgery, Otolaryngology, Pain Management, Podiatry, Urology for Outpatient surgery
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
RN, Shock Trauma PACU
University of Maryland Medical Center
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Preoperative preparation and recovery specializing in Traumatic Emergent procedures and ambulatory procedures including: limb stabilization and amputations, Multi Trauma surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Neuro/Spine Surgery, Gastroenterology (GI), General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Neuro/Spine Surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Surgery, Otolaryngology, Pain Management including epidural and perineural placement and management, Leech Therapy, ICU overflow, Trauma resuscitation overflow, management of mechanically ventilated patients
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
RN, ICU Covid-19 Disaster Nursing Relief
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided RN relief to military facility to help buffer staffing shortages experienced with Covid-19 redeployment
- Managed and assumed care of mechanically ventilated patients
- Titrated pressors and sedative drugs to stabilize patients in need
- Monitored patients, vitals, invasive lines, and performed Daily EKG test
- Implemented Research studies and use of trial drugs to help combat the effects of Covid-19
- Performed detailed physical and psychosocial assessments on patients, as well as acting as an advocate for patient safety
- Consulted with a world class multi-disciplinary team, including telemedicine to provide optimal care to military patients and families battling the covid-19 pandemic
- Provided full emotional support for patients and their families.
RN, Shock Trauma Multi-trauma ICU
University of Maryland Medical Center
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Provided multidisciplinary care on 24 bed unit to critically ill patients who have sustained multiple traumatic injuries and/or severe life-threatening single system injuries
- Provided care for patients with respiratory failure, sepsis, septic shock, extensive tissue injuries and organ dysfunction or multiple organ dysfunction
- Pulmonary artery catheter pressures, central venous pressure, arterial blood pressure and continuous cardiac output), Intracranial pressure monitoring, Respiratory volume monitoring via mechanical ventilators and PA caths
- Prepared and titrated vasopressors and initiated emergency cardiac stabilization in coding patients
- Provided mental and emotional support for patients and families after traumatic events.
RN, Critical Care PACU
Washington Hospital Center
03.2017 - 07.2019
- Reviewed and Initiated Physician and Anesthesia orders as well as interpreting labs and EKG strips
- Assessing, monitoring and implementing ordered interventions for the immediate post-op patient recovering from anesthesia after such procedures: cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women's health, trauma, and advanced surgery including robotic and minimally invasive surgery
- Acute care for patient's s/p surgical procedures i.e
- Craniotomy, Cytoreduction, Vascular emergencies, and Trauma cases
- Initiate Moderate sedation for various procedures/treatments including: Perineurals, Epidurals, and Minimally invasive procedures
- Resource/Charge Nurse: Organize patient flow of the PACU and delegate clinical support staff as needed, act in place of management after hours
- Perform airway assessment and management of mechanically vented patients as well as perform extubation
- Managed and cared for patient lines and drains including PICC lines, Arterial lines, CO2 monitor, wound vacuums, JP drains etc
- Educated client and/or responsible guardian of post-operative instruction, including infection, post-operative complications, preventative measures, and pain medication administration.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
RN, Medical/Surgical
Washington Hospital Center
07.2015 - 02.2017
- Provided nursing care within in a Level 1 trauma center of this prestigious urban hospital
- Handled medical emergencies resulting from events such as rapid responses, strokes, cardiac arrest, Heart failure, neuro injuries, drug overdoses, Pre and Post operative patients, wound care and sepsis rehabilitation
- Displayed expert clinical and time management skills in managing the care of all categories of patients and ailments
- Reacted effectively in emergency scenarios, demonstrating sound decision-making that helped save patient lives
- Supervised all RNs and CNAs as Resource Nurse ensuring the safe and efficient care for all patients
- Served as a clinical coach to new grad residency program nurses
- Current leader of the scheduling committee, responsible for making sure the unit has adequate staffing.
Education
No Degree - 90 Hour Lactation Training
Mamatoto Village Training
Washington, DC04.2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Howard University
Washington, DC05.2014
Skills
- Licensed Registered Nurse
(Washington DC/Maryland Compact)
- Current ACLS/BLS Provider
- Lactation Specialist
References
Professional references available upon request.
Timeline
RN, PACU
Acension Health System
04.2023 - 10.2023
RN, Shock Trauma PACU
University of Maryland Medical Center
10.2021 - 06.2022
RN, ICU Covid-19 Disaster Nursing Relief
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
08.2020 - 05.2021
RN, Peri-operative services Float Pool
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
07.2019 - Current
RN, Post Anesthesia Care unit (per Diem)
Medstar Surgery Center and Lafaytte Centre
06.2019 - 03.2023
RN, Shock Trauma Multi-trauma ICU
University of Maryland Medical Center
05.2019 - 07.2019
RN, Critical Care PACU
Washington Hospital Center
03.2017 - 07.2019
RN, Medical/Surgical
Washington Hospital Center
07.2015 - 02.2017
No Degree - 90 Hour Lactation Training
Mamatoto Village Training
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Howard University