Ashley Kesler
Attica
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse with a strong background in post-anesthesia care and ICU settings. Known for critical thinking, rapid response, and effective interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize patient outcomes. Prepared to enhance team performance and patient safety.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
McLaren Lapeer Region
Lapeer
05.2019 - Current
- Provide comprehensive post-anesthesia care for adult and pediatric patients following a wide range of surgical procedures
- Perform rapid assessment of airway, breathing, circulation and neurological status
- Identify and manage post-operative complications including respiratory distress, hemodynamic instability, and pain crises
- Administer medications including analgesics, antiemetics, and emergency interventions as needed
- Educate patients and families on post-operative recovery, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
- Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perioperative teams to ensure seamless patient transitions
- Safely discharge patients in accordance with established criteria and protocols
- Maintain precise, real time documentation in electronic medical record
Registered Nurse, PACU
Detroit Receiving Hospital
Detroit
10.2015 - 03.2021
- Provide comprehensive post-anesthesia care for adult and pediatric patients following a wide range of surgical procedures
- Perform rapid assessment of airway, breathing, circulation and neurological status
- Identify and manage post-operative complications including respiratory distress, hemodynamic instability, and pain crises
- Administer medications including analgesics, antiemetics, and emergency interventions as needed
- Educate patients and families on post-operative recovery, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
- Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perioperative teams to ensure seamless patient transitions
- Safely discharge patients in accordance with established criteria and protocols
- Maintain precise, real time documentation in electronic medical record
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Karmanos Cancer Institute
Detroit
06.2012 - 05.2019
- Provided high-acuity care to critically ill patients, managing complex conditions
- Performed continuous monitoring, rapid assessment, and timely intervention to stabilize patients in life threatening situations
- Frequently served as charge nurse, coordinating unit operations, assigning staff, and acting as clinical resource for nursing team members
- Precepted and mentored new graduate nurses, fostering clinical competence, confidence, and adherence to best practices
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, respiratory therapists, and specialists to optimize patient outcomes
- Played a key role in the development and implementation of the hospital's Rapid Response Team, improving early identification and intervention for deteriorating patients
- Responded to rapid response and emergency situations, providing critical care expertise outside of the ICU setting
- Ensured accurate, thorough documentation and compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI05-2012
Skills
- Post-Anesthesia Recovery and Monitoring
- Airway Management and Ventilator Support
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Critical Thinking and Clinical Decision Making
- Patient and Family Education
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Rapid Response and Code Management
- Leadership (Charge Nurse Experience and Precepting)
Accomplishments
Presenter at Karmanos Cancer Institute, "If You Can't Breathe Nothing Else Matters" CEU presentation on tracheostomies, tracheostomy care and tracheostomy emergencies, 2015.
Certification
ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
McLaren Lapeer Region
05.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, PACU
Detroit Receiving Hospital
10.2015 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Karmanos Cancer Institute
06.2012 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wayne State University