Ashley Ludlow, RN
Bellevue,WA
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with over 18 years of experience at Evergreen Healthcare, demonstrating exceptional leadership in emergency care and staff mentorship. Excelled in critical thinking and communication, significantly enhancing patient care and department efficiency. Spearheaded innovative training and process improvements, embodying fiscal responsibility and ethical practice. Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex situations, patient and interdisciplinary communication. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Evergreen Healthcare
08.2006 - Current
- 14 years of effective Charge RN experience. Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with staff, physicians, and patients, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments. Led shift huddles with oncoming staff to ensure effective communication of information about department and patient status.
- 16 years of triage experience utilizing critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and department flow.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members and staff training to charge and triage roles, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- 7 years of creating charge and triage schedules.
- Created a charge RN training manual to provide continuity in training.
- 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.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Interim Nurse Assistant Manger
Evergreen Healthcare
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Enhanced teamwork among staff through clear communication and collaboration.
- Established huddle process for oncoming shifts to improve communication in department.
- Efficiently coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to improve processes to meet needs of ED.
- Worked with OpEx team on several projects to improve processes and procedures in the ED, Rainier opening and closing procedure, ED Call project, preop procedure checklist, and transport monitor project.
- Reorganized equipment storage areas to maximize space and cost effective ordering of equipment.
- Established RN daily job process.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Bellevue College
Bellevue, WA2006
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA2002
Skills
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Communication and Collaboration
- Staff Support and Mentorship
- Patient Advocate
- Ethical Practice
- Critical Thinking
- Fiscal Responsibility
Certification
- CEN- Certified Emergency RN
- BLS/ACLS- Basic and Advanced Life Support
- TNCC- Trauma Nurse Core Corse
- ENPC- Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course
- NIH Stroke Certification
- Lean Fundamental Trained
Awards and Nominations
Evergreen Healthcare Nursing Excellence Award winner for Communication and Collaboration, 2020
March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Nominee, 2020
Evergreen Healthcare Rising Star Award winner, 2007
Timeline
Interim Nurse Assistant Manger
Evergreen Healthcare
10.2023 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Evergreen Healthcare
08.2006 - Current
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Bellevue College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Whitman College
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