Ashley McCrary BSN, RN
Goose Creek,SC
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination. Has worked as a Critical Care Nurse and float pool RN for high acuity level 1 trauma centers on various units such as PCU, Cardiac Surgery, Surgical, Spine and Ortho Trauma, Surgical Oncology, Plastic Surgery, Maxillofacial Surgery, Neurology and Psychiatry.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, ED Observation, PCU
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CA
11.2024 - 01.2026
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain safety standards within healthcare settings.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications, treatments, and IV therapies.
- Increased patient comfort and support with empathetic communication and attentive bedside manner.
- Maintained detailed patient records for accurate documentation and effective treatment planning, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Provided critical care to patients in emergency situations, stabilizing conditions and facilitating swift recovery.
- Administered emergency care to patients in high-pressure situations, ensuring timely interventions.
- Assisted in triaging patients, prioritizing treatment based on severity of conditions.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Advantis Medical Staffing | Atrium Health Mercy
Charlotte, NC
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided compassionate health promotion counseling and education to patients and their families.
- Administer medications, wound care, and other personalized interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient assessments and care delivery.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions for timely interventions.
- Adapted quickly to diverse clinical environments, demonstrating flexibility in high-pressure situations.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
Registered Nurse
ATC Healthcare | Piedmont Hospital
Augusta, GA
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Neurology and Cardiovascular Progressive Care
- Administered critical care therapies to stabilize patients in high-acuity settings.
- Monitored vital signs and interpreted data to guide treatment decisions.
- Medication management including titration of high alert drips and telemetry monitoring.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Led the rapid response team in emergency situations, showcasing strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities under pressure.
Critical Care Registered Nurse | Float Pool
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
10.2015 - 01.2022
- Administered critical care treatments and medications to stabilize patients in high-acuity environments.
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC05-2015
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Intravenous therapy
- Professional bedside manner
- Nursing staff leadership
- Emergency care
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Quality Improvement
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 2015
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- NIHSS - The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ED Observation, PCU
Aya Healthcare
11.2024 - 01.2026
Registered Nurse
Advantis Medical Staffing | Atrium Health Mercy
10.2023 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse
ATC Healthcare | Piedmont Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022
Critical Care Registered Nurse | Float Pool
Medical University of South Carolina
10.2015 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Charleston Southern University