Ashley Kelly
Fisherville,KY
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Aya Healthcare, showcasing clinical expertise and compassionate care. Excelled in staff training and critical thinking, significantly enhancing patient outcomes. Expert in EMR systems and patient assessment, leading teams to deliver high-quality care in fast-paced environments. Demonstrated leadership in mentoring and reducing post-surgery complications, embodying ethical practice and clinical leadership.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
08.2022 - Current
Charge RN, Neuro-Trauma-Surgical PCU
IU Methodist Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Ochsner Medical Center
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
McLeod Regional Medical Center
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
Registered Nurse - LTAC ICU
Regency Hospital Company LLC
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Norton Hospital Downtown
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Handled a high volume of complex patients by prioritizing tasks and effectively delegating responsibilities to other team members, resulting in efficient patient care.
- Reduced complications post-surgery through diligent assessment, intervention, and timely communication with the interdisciplinary team.
- Skillfully managed acute symptoms presented by patients experiencing chest pain or dysrhythmias, resulting in prompt medical intervention when necessary.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY09.2021
Skills
- Clinical expertise
- Ethical Practice
- EMR Systems
- Compassionate and Caring
- Critical Thinking
- Clinical Leadership
- Direct Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Staff Management
- Staff Training
- Critical Care
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Patient Assessment
Certification
ACLS
BLS
NIHSS
Timeline
Charge RN, Neuro-Trauma-Surgical PCU
IU Methodist Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Ochsner Medical Center
06.2023 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
McLeod Regional Medical Center
12.2022 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse - LTAC ICU
Regency Hospital Company LLC
09.2022 - 11.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
08.2022 - Current
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Norton Hospital Downtown
11.2021 - 08.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing