Ashley Hillis
Huntsville
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Huntsville Hospital
Huntsville, AL
10.2025 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to protocols.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Monitored patient conditions, identifying changes and initiating appropriate interventions promptly.
- Trained and mentored new nurses, enhancing team competency and performance standards.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Conducted regular audits of nursing practices, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department(PRN)
Madison Hospital
Madison, AL
10.2020 - Current
- Staff RN in a bustling 28 bed Emergency Department, with 3 triage rooms, and a fast track area.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Providing care for simple complaints to more complex and critical patients, to include our tiniest of patients in pediatrics ranging to our older population, as well as everyone in between.
- Emergency Resource Nurse(ERN) on shift that responds to high acuity patients, and assists staff with managing patient and providing quality care when time is of upmost importance. Assisting physician with placement of critical medical devices such as central lines, arterial lines, chest tubes, etc.
- Functioned as a relief charge on a consistent basis.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary plan of care with physicians based on current evidence-based practices.
- Monitored patient vital signs and alerted physicians to changes and concerns.
- Documented nursing care, response to therapy and treatments in patient record to meet standards.
- Managed time effectively to attend to multiple patients in a high-paced environment.
- Triage patients in emergency situations to prioritize urgent care needs.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures for patient safety.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and health maintenance.
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Madison Hospital
Madison, AL
03.2024 - 10.2025
- Led emergency response teams during critical situations, ensuring swift and effective patient care.
- Implemented triage protocols to prioritize patient treatment based on urgency and clinical need.
- Developed strategies for managing high-volume patient loads while maintaining high standards of care quality.
- Coordinated efficient patient transfers to specialized units, expediting care for critically ill individuals.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to guide clinical decision-making, resulting in better patient outcomes during their emergency visit.
- Managed crisis situations calmly, providing direction to staff for effective resolution of critical incidents.
- Coordinated with registration staff, medics, ER staff and ER physicians to cut time between admission and treatment, improving patient outcomes and delivery of care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
RN Staff Nurse
Madison County Detention Center
Madison
05.2020 - 11.2020
- Performed wound care and monitored healing progress.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients following physician orders.
- Charting in an EMR system, as well as input of orders.
- Responding to emergencies as they arise.
- Responsible for the stock(house) medication orders and ensuring patients get their specific medications ordered.
- Discussing patient complaints with MD during daily rounds.
- Monitoring of blood sugars for diabetes, and other chronic illnesses while patients are in custody.
- Drew blood samples for lab tests according to established protocols.
- Managed time effectively to attend to multiple patients in a high-paced environment.
Registered Nurse(RN)
Huntsville Hospital
Huntsville, AL
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Administered medications to patients and monitored physical responses.
- Maintained safe, caring environments for patients and families.
- Evaluated, updated and revised plans of care to achieve intended outcomes.
- Engaged with patients, learning about each individual and establishing rapport to encourage personal comfort.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients following physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Managed time effectively to attend to multiple patients in a high-paced environment.
- Educated patients, family members and caregivers on conditions and treatment protocols to aid in compliance and improve outcomes.
- Explained complex medical terminology in easy-to-understand language for patients and caregivers.
- Implemented infection control procedures to protect patients and staff.
Licensed Practical Nurse(LPN)
Huntsville Hospital
Huntsville, AL
05.2019 - 01.2020
- Documented patient progress, medication administration and nursing interventions to provide clarity across care team.
- Treated and dressed wounds and monitored for signs of healing or infection.
- Educated patients and families on health care plans and discharge instructions.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, such as bathing and dressing.
- Promoted independence while assisting patients with mobility and ADL needs.
- Supported patients by promptly answering calls and offering skilled care.
- Administered prescribed medications to patients and monitored effects.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Calhoun Community College
Tanner, AL12-2019
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Interpersonal communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability
- Time management and prioritization
- Professional demeanor
- Critical care nursing and emergency care
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Clinical leadership
Certification
- BLS-Basic Life Support
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- TNCC-Trauma Nursing
- NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Huntsville Hospital
10.2025 - Current
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Madison Hospital
03.2024 - 10.2025
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department(PRN)
Madison Hospital
10.2020 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Madison County Detention Center
05.2020 - 11.2020
Registered Nurse(RN)
Huntsville Hospital
01.2020 - 06.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse(LPN)
Huntsville Hospital
05.2019 - 01.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Calhoun Community College