Ashley Kirshy BSN, RN, RDMS
Brooksville
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 17 years of healthcare experience, including women's health, telephonic triage, and outpatient clinical care. Experienced in patient assessment, care coordination, medication management, prior authorizations, and collaborating with providers to ensure patients receive timely, high-quality care. Known for strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and building positive relationships with patients and healthcare teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Orange Blossom Women's Group
06.2024 - Current
- Perform comprehensive telephone triage for obstetric and gynecologic patients using evidence-based clinical judgment to determine appropriate levels of care.
- Collaborate with providers to develop individualized plans of care while ensuring continuity of treatment.
- Coordinate referrals, imaging, laboratory testing, specialty consultations, procedures, and follow-up appointments.
- Manage medication refills, hormone replacement therapy, contraceptive therapies, infertility medications, and pregnancy-related medications according to provider protocols.
- Review laboratory and diagnostic results and communicate provider recommendations and treatment plans to patients.
- Provide patient education regarding pregnancy, gynecologic conditions, medications, postoperative care, menopause, hormone therapy, and preventive health.
- Manage medication prior authorizations by reviewing clinical documentation for accuracy, completeness, and medical necessity, while collaborating with providers to facilitate timely insurance approvals and maintain compliance with payer and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate patient care by communicating daily with pharmacies, insurance companies, laboratories, hospitals, imaging centers, and specialty providers.
- Complete detailed and accurate clinical documentation to support provider decision-making, patient care, and compliance with healthcare regulations.
Registered Nurse
AdventHealth Tampa
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Delivered thorough nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized treatment plans to address patient needs.
- Administered medications and treatments while monitoring patient responses.
- Informed patients and families about diagnoses, medications, and discharge planning to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Partnered with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes through coordinated care efforts.
- Maintained accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Implemented evidence-based protocols, improving clinical practices and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards.
- Advocated for patients' rights and needs within the healthcare system to ensure holistic care approaches were employed.
Ultrasound Technologist
Orange Blossom Womens Group
03.2018 - 02.2024
- Performed comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound examinations including first-, second-, and third-trimester fetal imaging, gynecologic studies, and 3D/4D imaging.
- Documented and communicated diagnostic findings to physicians, enhancing patient treatment decisions.
- Assisted in specialized procedures, including sonohysterograms and fetal monitoring, to optimize patient outcomes.
- Performed phlebotomy and obtained vital signs to support comprehensive patient care.
- Utilized EMR systems for documentation and procedure coding.
Ultrasound Technologist
OB/GYN of Trinity
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Performed comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound examinations to support patient care.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to discuss imaging findings and enhance patient diagnosis.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and industry regulations during ultrasound procedures.
- Conducted quality assurance checks on ultrasound equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in electronic health systems for continuity of care.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency within the imaging department.
- Stayed up-to-date with industry advancements through continued education opportunities, enhancing professional knowledge and skills in the field of diagnostic medical sonography.
Ultrasound Technologist
Oak Hill Hospital, PRN
01.2015 - 01.2016
Ultrasound Technologist
My Gynecologist
01.2011 - 01.2016
Ultrasound Technologist
West Hernando Diagnostic Center
01.2009 - 01.2011
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Odessa, FL06-2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Odessa01-2023
Associate of Applied Science - Ultrasound
Central Florida Institute
Clearwater, FL01-2009
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Clinical decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Care coordination
- Medication management
- Patient education
- Resource management
- Provider collaboration
- Patient chart review
- Prior authorization
- Insurance verification
- Critical thinking
- Communication skills
- Multitasking
- EMR Documentation (Athena health, EClinicalWorks, Epic)
- HIPAA compliance
- Microsoft Applications (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel)
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), OB/GYN
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Orange Blossom Women's Group
06.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
AdventHealth Tampa
02.2024 - 06.2024
Ultrasound Technologist
Orange Blossom Womens Group
03.2018 - 02.2024
Ultrasound Technologist
OB/GYN of Trinity
01.2016 - 01.2018
Ultrasound Technologist
Oak Hill Hospital, PRN
01.2015 - 01.2016
Ultrasound Technologist
My Gynecologist
01.2011 - 01.2016
Ultrasound Technologist
West Hernando Diagnostic Center
01.2009 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Associate of Applied Science - Ultrasound
Central Florida Institute