ASHLEY MARTINO
Ridgewood
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented ICU nurse with Level III NICU experience. Dedicated to providing safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care to critically ill patients. Known for strong clinical judgment, leadership in unit-based initiatives, and a passion for advancing patient outcomes. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and consistently contributing to team goals. Eager to transition into nurse anesthesia to deepen clinical expertise and serve diverse patient populations. Committed to delivering excellence in high-acuity perioperative environments, both academic and community-based.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, NICU Level III, 53 Beds
HUMC
Hackensack
08.2023 - Current
- Titrated high-risk drips including pressors, sedatives, paralytics, and insulin infusions
- Monitored and managed neonates using ventilators, oscillators, JETs, isolettes, and cardiac monitors
- Managed hemodynamic instability and maintained UACs, UVCs, and PICC lines
- Assisted with emergency bedside surgeries for NEC
- Assisted with neonatal intubations and collaborated with RTs to interpret ABGs
- Attended deliveries in Labor & Delivery and OR; stabilized and admitted critically ill newborns requiring immediate intervention
- Actively participated in the Unit-Based Council to improve care quality and revise evidence-based protocols
- Completed project surveys focused on clinical indicators, safety, and patient satisfaction
- Adapted to changing clinical situations and prioritized tasks to deliver timely, high-quality care in a 1:1 ratio
- Provided resuscitative support for newborns and emotional care for families experiencing infant loss
- Educated families on infant conditions and discharge plans during NICU-to-home transitions
- Delivered inclusive, patient-centered care that honored cultural values and dignity
Patient Care Technician
Valley Hospital
Ridgewood
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living in accordance to nursing care plans
Head Coach
X-Factor Tumbling
Wyckoff
01.2018 - 07.2022
- Coached children to high school cheer athletes and served as varsity captain for both the field and competition teams
Phlebotomy Technician
Health & Wellness Integrative Center
Fair Lawn
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Collected fluid or COVID-19 swabs, using appropriate sterile procedures
Nursing Tutor
WPU Nursing Tutor
Wayne
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Developed lesson plans and instructional materials tailored to individual student needs and academic goals
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ05.2023
Certification
- CCRN Neonatal (07/25)
- NHA EKG Technician
- NHA Phlebotomy Technician
- ACLS
- NRP
- PALS
- BLS
- Adult Mental Health First Aid
Affiliations
- AANA Member
- AACN Member
- Sigma Theta Tau Honors Member
Volunteer Experience
- Medical Mission to Tanzania, Expected 08/25
- Church Volunteer - Food Drives, 2025
- Mega Sports Camp Church Volunteer, 2024
- March of Dimes NICU Event, 2024
Raised money and attended event to support neonatal care initiatives
- Night Council Fall Collection Drive for Infant Blankets, 2024
- Fundraiser Organizer - St. Joseph's Hospital, 2020
Organized and led a fundraiser, donating $1,300 for PPE supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic
- WPU Civic Engagement Volunteer, 2020
Shadow Experience
- CRNA Shadowing, HUMC - 18 hours, 05/2025
Leadership Research Conferences
- Co-Chair of Unit Based Council, 2024
- Presented 'Restorative Sleep' project at Rutgers Biomedical & Health Sciences Research Program, 11/24
- Presented research poster 'Sleep Better' for Drowsy Prevention Week through HUMC Network, 11/24
- Contributed and spoke on two episodes of the Nursing Insights podcast - 'The Hidden Risks of Night Shifts' and 'Sleep Deprivation' with Stephanie Olaso, RN; Dr. Carol Ash; and Dr. Susan Weaver, HUMC Network, 11/24
- Leader of NICU Journal Club, 11/24
- Attended Small Baby Unit Conference, 11/24
- Conducted and led respiratory care audits for intubated neonates, collaborating with RTs to revise protocols preventing extubations and CPAP/NIV-related skin breakdown, 2025
- Precepted new graduate and travel nurses, providing clinical guidance and supporting skill development, 2025
- Participated in Tiny Baby Collaborative webinar: Empowering Parents After Birth at
- Attended Research and Innovation Conference, HUMC, 05/25
- Attended AANA Region 3 Conference for CRNAs, Chicago, 05/25
- Participant in Neonatal Code Simulation Research Study, HUMC, Expected 06/25
- CRNA Shadowing, HUMC - 18 hours, 05/25
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Registered Nurse, NICU Level III, 53 Beds
HUMC
08.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Valley Hospital
07.2022 - 03.2023
Phlebotomy Technician
Health & Wellness Integrative Center
01.2022 - 06.2022
Nursing Tutor
WPU Nursing Tutor
08.2021 - 02.2022
Head Coach
X-Factor Tumbling
01.2018 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Paterson University
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