Ashley Hodge
Queen Creek,AZ
Summary
I have 21+ years of experience in a variety of different departments in the healthcare industry. 19+ of those years in very busy, fast paced ERs. I have extensive experience dealing with patients, family members, procedures, and equipment. These past 4 years working as an Emergency Department RN I have provided compassionate and professional care by demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and patient satisfaction especially during tricky times such as the COVID Pandemic. I was nominated for Banner Health’s Daisy Award for patient satisfaction in 2021. I am an outgoing and detail-oriented person, known for being polite, having a positive bedside manner, great work ethics, and excellent multi-tasking skills. I am looking to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Staffing
Banner Health
09.2023 - Current
- In this position I work for multiple Banner Healthcare Emergency Rooms in the East Valley.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Travel Registered Nurse
Cobre Valley Medical Center
04.2022 - 07.2024
- Acute care/ critical access emergency room
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions. Only 2 RNs in department staffed some hours. Great Anatomy.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, including central line placements, lumbar punctures, and thoracenteses.
- Elevated patient trust by establishing strong rapport and effectively addressing concerns related to their care plans or overall health status.
Travel Registered Nurse
Summit Healthcare
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Provided critical care to patients in emergency situations, stabilizing conditions, and stabilized for transport to nearest level I facilities nearly 150+ miles away
- Attention to detail charting, trauma charting, Critical care titration of drips, proficient IV starts.
- Applied expertise in prompt patient condition assessment on patient arrival to the ER during initial phases of acute illness or trauma
- Implemented patient care plans to achieve optimal health outcomes, demonstrating commitment to excellence in nursing practice.
- Trained new grad RNs, student RNs, Paramedic students.
Travel Registered Nurse
Verde Valley Medical Center
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Relief Charge nurse duties, Trained new grad RNs, student RNs, Paramedic students
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing multiple cases in high-stress environments.
- Contributed to higher standards of care within the facility by mentoring new nurses and sharing best practices from prior experiences in various clinical settings.
- Answered patch phone and assisted in correct procedure and protocol for pre-hospital coordination.
Staff Registered Nurse
Banner Baywood Medical Center
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Applied expertise in prompt patient condition assessment on patient arrival to the ER during initial phases of acute illness or trauma
- Preformed medical procedures, such as EKG, venipuncture, cardiac monitoring, taking vital signs, OG/NG placement, foley insertion, administering medications, titrations of critical care medications.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
ED Technician - EMT
Banner Baywood Medical Center
10.2017 - 09.2020
- Performed several different duties and procedures: EKG's – IV starts & discontinuation – POCT Testing Blood glucose testing – Assist w/ restraint Application - Wound Care - Charting - Foley Catheterization Specimen collection - Orthostatic vital sign measurements - Sterile procedure set ups (Suture set-ups, Chest Tubes, Lumbar Punctures, Pelvic Examinations) Ortho Care - Including all splints (Fiberglass, Plastic, Boots, Slings), Crutches (Applications and Instructions), Eye & ear irrigation - Assist w/ fracture reductions, Transportation of stable patients to In-Patient rooms, Sitter for Psychiatric patients - Unit Secretary.
Student Nurse: RN, BSN
Brookline College
08.2017 - 08.2020
- Fundamentals | Springdale Village | 60 hours
- Medical-Surgical | Mountain Vista Medical Center | 60 hours
- Psychiatric | Phoenix St
- Luke's Medical Center | 30 hours
- Obstetrics | Banner Gateway Medical Center | 30 hours
- Community Health | MCC Immunization Clinic & Mesa Public Schools| 45 hours
- Pediatrics | Banner Cardon Children's | 30 hours
- Critical Care | Banner Desert Medical Center | 60 hours
- Capstone Critical Care | Banner University Medical Center VOE | 96 hours
- Leadership | Banner Ironwood VOE | 36 hours
Patient Care Technician - EMT
Honor Health Scottsdale Osborn
05.2017 - 10.2017
- 5th floor Oncology, Urology, Med/Surg 56 bed floor.
- Duties include: Accu Checks, Application of Tele monitors, Vitals, Daily Hygiene, Assist with ambulation via walker, gait belt, cane, Sara Steady
- Post-Op Vitals, Orthostatics.
ED Technician - EMT
Chandler Regional Medical Center
05.2002 - 01.2015
- Performed several different duties and procedures: EKG's - Blood glucose testing - Restraint Application - Wound Care - IV discontinuation - Charting - Foley Catheterization - Specimen collection Hemoccult and Gastro-occult testing - Orthostatic vital sign measurements - Sterile procedure set ups (Suture set-ups, Chest Tubes, Lumbar Punctures, Pelvic Examinations) Ortho Care - Including all splints (Fiberglass, Plastic, Boots, Slings), Crutches (Applications and Instructions), Operation of Mini C-Arm, Assist with fracture reductions, Transportation of stable patients to In-Patient rooms, Unit Secretary.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Brookline College - Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ08.2020
Skills
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Organization
- Responsive to criticism
- Willingness to learn
- Critical Care IV med titrations & Proficient IV starts
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and Empathy
Certification
- AHA BLS, 03/2025
- AHA ACLS, 03/2025
- AHA PALS, 08/2025
- TNCC, 11/30/2026
- NIHSS, 11/10/2022
License
#247579
Expires: April 2028
Awards
Banner Health Daisy Award Nominee 2021
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Staffing
Banner Health
09.2023 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Summit Healthcare
12.2022 - 09.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
Cobre Valley Medical Center
04.2022 - 07.2024
Travel Registered Nurse
Verde Valley Medical Center
09.2021 - 11.2022
Staff Registered Nurse
Banner Baywood Medical Center
09.2020 - 09.2021
ED Technician - EMT
Banner Baywood Medical Center
10.2017 - 09.2020
Student Nurse: RN, BSN
Brookline College
08.2017 - 08.2020
Patient Care Technician - EMT
Honor Health Scottsdale Osborn
05.2017 - 10.2017
ED Technician - EMT
Chandler Regional Medical Center
05.2002 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Brookline College - Phoenix