Ashley Kumar
Sanford,FL
Summary
Friendly and engaging team player and leader able to inspire staff to perform their best. Detail oriented and experienced Registered Nurse who is passionate about patient care and advocacy. A multi-tasker who excels at staff training and recruiting with a track record of inspiring great healthcare service and patient and family satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Orlando Orthopaedic Outpatient Surgery Center
Orlando
08.2025 - Current
- Administered preoperative assessments to ensure patient safety and readiness for surgery.
- Monitored vital signs during procedures, promptly addressing any changes in patient condition.
- Assisted in the preparation and maintenance of surgical instruments and sterile environments.
- Educated patients on postoperative care, enhancing recovery through clear communication.
- Implemented best practices for infection control, contributing to a safe surgical environment.
- Provided quality perioperative care by closely monitoring patients throughout their surgical experience.
- Assessed patient health status and coordinated pre-operative care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs prior to surgery.
- Educated patients on surgical procedures, risks, and post-operative recovery.
- Administered medications and managed pain control protocols in recovery phase.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to facilitate seamless patient transitions from surgery to recovery.
- Educated patients and families on postoperative care, enhancing recovery experiences and compliance.
Registered Nurse Pre-Op/PACU
SCA Health
Maitland, FL
08.2024 - Current
- Oversaw preparation and recovery processes for general, monitored, regional, and local anesthesia.
- Maintained adherence to legal protocols by overseeing surgical consent processes and site verification.
- Preparing for and protecting patient from injury caused by positioning, thermal sources, and extraneous objects.
- Communicating the patient’s current status throughout the perianesthesia continuum of care.
- Providing acute pain and comfort management as needed.
- Administering medications safely and correctly by using the 8-rights of safe medication administration.
- Performing interventions to maintain the integrity of the patient’s wound and tissue perfusion at or above baseline levels.
- Conducted interventions to sustain patient’s genitourinary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological systems.
- Performing interventions to protect patient from infection.
- Assessing knowledge level of patient or designated support person and providing education regarding the expected psychosocial response, nutritional management, medication management, pain and comfort management, wound management, and expected responses to the operative or invasive procedure.
- Delivered precise and relevant hand-off reports to teammates regarding patient conditions and care responses.
- Delegate tasks according to the state Nurse Practice Act, state board of nursing or professional registration requirements, state laws, and job descriptions.
- Document nursing care completely, accurately, and legibly.
- Collaborate effectively with other disciplines as needed.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
AdventHealth
Altamonte Springs, FL
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Prevented complications by closely monitoring vital signs and promptly responding to changes in patient status.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in progressive care nursing techniques and technologies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Implemented physician orders and tracked progress against care plan to assess results.
- Increased efficiency in the Progressive Care Unit by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care by thoroughly documenting patient information and providing detailed handoffs during shift changes.
- Minimized readmissions by delivering thorough discharge instructions, ensuring proper follow-up appointments were scheduled, and coordinating services with community resources when needed.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, education, and empathetic care delivery.
- Helped physicians complete bedside procedures to address patient concerns.
- Completed daily assessments and documented information in electronic medical records.
- Conducted continuous cardiac monitoring on patients stepping down from ICU care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse Staff, PACU
Orlando Health
Orlando, FL
01.2024 - 05.2024
- 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.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse, Neurological
ORLANDO HEALTH ORMC
Orlando
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Assesses patient's needs and develops/revises an individualized plan of care based on patient needs and responses
- Evaluates the patient's progress toward attaining expected outcomes
- Outstanding ability to provide patient care in rehabilitation and brain injury units
- Significant knowledge of neurological damage and diseases
- Comprehensive understanding of acute care procedures
- Proficient in the use of database management tools and programs
- Excellent ability to delegate responsibilities and allocate resources
- Capable of working well independently and providing team leadership
- Maintained NIHSS stroke certification and met all educational requirements as needed in the Neuro-Spine PCU
- Serves as a preceptor for Student Nurse Interns and Graduate Nurses
- Demonstrates caring practices by providing a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and their families
- ACHS, BLS certified.
LEAD ANESTHESIA TECHNOLOGIST
NEMOURS
10.2019 - 05.2022
- Performs all duties as assigned under direct supervision of an Anesthesia Provider
- Checks daily OR/MRI/CT schedule to ensure CRNAs and Anesthesiologists are aware of room assignments
- Set up OR by checking anesthesia machine and equipment before OR/MRI/CT opens and between cases
- Assist Anesthesiologists with setup and procedure of nerve blocks and epidurals
- Assists the Anesthesiologist and CRNA with difficult airway cases by gathering all fiberoptic supplies and airway equipment and assisting managing equipment during case
- Building all necessary IVs, blood warmers, central lines, and arterial line setups and ensuring the OR, Pre-op, and PACU are adequately stocked with all necessary supplies
- Ensures all emergency line carts, code carts, and pediatric carts are fully stocked and available per company guidelines
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned by Chief of Anesthesia and Nurse Manager.
ANESTHESIA TECHNOLOGIST
ARNOLD PALMER HOSPITAL
05.2017 - 05.2022
- Testing all aspects of anesthesia machines, Glidescopes, EKG monitors, laryngoscope handles, and ensuring all gas machines, monitors, and connections are in proper working fashion
- Set up OR by checking anesthesia machine and equipment before OR/MRI/CT opens and between cases
- Building all necessary IVs, blood warmers, and A-line setups and ensuring the OR, Pre-op, and PACU is adequately stocked with all necessary supplies.
Education
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -
CITY COLLEGE
Altamonte Springs, FL03.2023
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS OF ANESTHESIA TECHNOLOGY -
CITY COLLEGE
Altamonte Springs, FL03.2017
Skills
- Chest Tube Management
- Clinical judgment
- Central Line Care
- Vitals monitoring
- End of life care
- Intravenous therapy
- Advanced Life Support
- Medication Administration
- Telemetry monitoring
- Cardiac monitoring
- IV Therapy Administration
- Care plan implementation
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention
- Tracheostomy Care
- Discharge Planning
- Fluid Intake Monitoring
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Compassionate and Caring
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Direct Patient Care
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Patient and family advocacy
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Wound Care
- Delegation and Motivation
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Orlando Orthopaedic Outpatient Surgery Center
08.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse Pre-Op/PACU
SCA Health
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
AdventHealth
06.2024 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse Staff, PACU
Orlando Health
01.2024 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse, Neurological
ORLANDO HEALTH ORMC
05.2022 - 05.2024
LEAD ANESTHESIA TECHNOLOGIST
NEMOURS
10.2019 - 05.2022
ANESTHESIA TECHNOLOGIST
ARNOLD PALMER HOSPITAL
05.2017 - 05.2022
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -
CITY COLLEGE
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS OF ANESTHESIA TECHNOLOGY -
CITY COLLEGE