Ashley Mcallister
Kalispell,MT
Summary
Highly motivated 10+ year Registered Nurse experienced in diverse healthcare settings. Well-versed in providing patient-centered care, developing care plans, and delivering quality patient care in accordance with physician orders. Proven track record of success in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Committed to providing compassionate and evidence-based care to diverse patient populations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Triage Registered Nurse Shift Lead
Included Health
Remote
01.2023 - Current
- Led a remote team of 8 overnight triage nurses, ensuring accurate patient assessment and proper escalation in compliance with Telehealth best practices
- Top scoring triage performer by consistently meeting monthly metrics
- Maintained a 95%+ quality satisfaction rating for telephone triage calls
- Super user and preceptor to triage team for updated platforms and policy
- Assessed 10-20 patient calls per shift determining the appropriate level of care based on activity and evidenced-based guidelines
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately
PACU Registered Nurse
Logan Regional Medical Center
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Expertly recovered 8-10 post-operative patients' vital signs and level of consciousness in a fast-paced PACU environment, ensuring prompt identification and management of complications
- Collaborated with leadership team and anesthesia team to strengthen education of staff regarding anesthesia care to increase patient safety outcome
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, pain management, and recovery readiness expectations
- Collaborated with case management and insurance teams for discharge planning and appropriate resource utilization
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Logan Regional Medical Center
06.2017 - 10.2021
- Provided rapid assessment and treatment for 15+ patients per shift in Level III Trauma Center
- Skilled in analyzing patient care plans against evidence-based criteria to ensure appropriate resources use and compliance with healthcare regulations
- Competent in integrating nursing science with information management, enhancing data accuracy, and supporting clinical decision making processes
- Knowledgeable in healthcare policies, standards, and ethical considerations pertinent to patient care and data management
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
PIH Health
03.2015 - 05.2017
- Assess and triage 20-40+ patients per shift based on acuity using the Emergency Severity Index (ESI at a 60 bed Emergency Department
- Engaged in continuous professional development, such as obtaining Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) certification
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans, ensuring adherence to best practices and clinical guidelines
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
PIH Health
03.2013 - 03.2015
- Managed complex post-operative care, wound management, and chronic disease treatment for diverse patient populations
- Provided patient education on medication management, discharge instructions, and lifestyle modifications
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, analyzing patient outcomes to identify areas for process enhancement and staff education
- Trained and mentored 5+ new nurses in Medical-Surgical best practices, improving unit efficiency
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
West Coast University
Anaheim, CA11.2012
Skills
Telehealth & Triage
- Telehealth Systems Proficiency
- Effective Leadership
- Clinical Preceptorship
- Utilization Review & Case Management
- Patient Care Coordination
- Clinical Documentation Review
- Patient Advocacy
- Comprehensive Care Strategy
- Crisis Intervention Expertise
- EMR Proficiency: Meditech, Cerner, Allscripts, Athena, eClinicalWorks, Salesforce
- Basic Competence in MS Office Suite
- Strong communication skills
- Skilled in Advanced Patient Assessment
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), 125559, Montana, 12/25
- Registered Nurse (RN), All 50 states
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Life Support (ACLS)
Timeline
Triage Registered Nurse Shift Lead
Included Health
01.2023 - Current
PACU Registered Nurse
Logan Regional Medical Center
10.2021 - 01.2023
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Logan Regional Medical Center
06.2017 - 10.2021
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
PIH Health
03.2015 - 05.2017
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
PIH Health
03.2013 - 03.2015
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
West Coast University
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