Ashley Lawson
Morris,US
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Surgery
Children's of Alabama
02.2020 - Current
- Experienced in Orthopedic, Neuro, General, Gastrointestinal, ENT, Genitourinary, Oral-maxillofacial, Plastic, and Ophthalmic Surgery
- Acting as an advocate for the patient before, during, and after surgery
- Prepared blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens for testing in the lab
- Prepare Operating Suite for procedures and providing tools and supplies for Surgeon, Scrub Personnel, and Anesthesia
- Worked with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to meet the personal, physical, psychological, and cognitive needs of patients
- Assisting Surgeon in sterile procedures by selecting and passing desired instruments and maintaining the sterile field.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse
University of Alabama at Birmingham
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Provided excellent care to critically ill patients who needed ventilator support, extensive wound care, and rehabilitation
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments while accurately reporting on each patient's condition, resulting in better outcomes
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Provided end-of-life planning advice to caregivers and families, as well as information on patient care options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL08.2018
Skills
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support
- Certified Continuous Autotransfusion System Certified
- Peri-Op 101 Certified
- Skilled in Cerner, iConnect, and Epic
- Documentation
- Student Precepting
- Chronic Disease Management
- Surgical Assistance
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Care Coordination
References
John Pearson, RN (Orthopedic Team Leader), (205)-907-8658, John.Pearson@childrensal.org
Danae Logan, RN (Neuro Team Leader), (615)-830-4762, Leah.Logan@childrensal.org
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Surgery
Children's of Alabama
02.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
University of Alabama at Birmingham
09.2019 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama At Birmingham