Ashley McLean
Old Bridge,NJ
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Staten Island University Hosptial
Staten Island, NY
11.2023 - Current
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams during daily rounds to develop individualized treatment plans based on specific patient needs and goals.
- 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.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on providing exceptional patient-centered care within a fast-paced critical care environment.
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
Burn ICU RN
Staten Island University Hospital
Staten Island, NY
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Administer direct inpatient acute and critical care to burn patients age pediatric to geriatric
- Specializing in burn care, wounds, skin disorders and the management of ventilated/sedated patients
- Performs nursing assessments, medication administration/titration, documentation, patient and family education, and coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team
- Skilled in sterile technique and performing dressing changes in hydrotherapy room
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care, addressing concerns, and involving families in the decision-making process.
- Managed critical situations efficiently with rapid response skills during emergent events such as airway compromise or hemorrhage control procedures.
- Provided emotional support for patients experiencing psychological distress related to their burn injuries, connecting them with appropriate mental health resources when necessary.
4C Medical/Surgical
Staten Island University Hospital
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Administered direct inpatient acute care to adult and geriatric patients under general medicine and surgical services
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Prepared patients preoperatively and provided post operative care
- Performed nursing assessments, medication administration, daily documentation, patient and family education, and the coordination of care across the interdisciplinary team.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Patient Care Associate
Staten Island University Hospital
01.2014 - 08.2020
- Provided direct assistance to patients under the delegation of the registered nurse
- Obtained patient vital signs and blood glucose levels, assisted with medical procedures such as wound care and turning/ positioning, and facilitated patient activities of daily living
- Enhanced patient comfort and experience
- Skilled in sterile technique and setting up dressing changes.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing with Presidential Honors - Nursing
Chamberlain University
01.2021
Associate of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Saint Paul’s School of Nursing
04.2020
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Psychology
College of Staten Island
01.2018
Skills
- Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint
- Electronic Medical Record software efficient – Sunrise, McKesson, Meditech
- Effective communication amongst colleagues, patients, and physicians
- Leadership roles as Charge Nurse, Preceptor and delegation to ancillary staff
- Time management in medication administration and procedures
- Pharmacological knowledge
- Phlebotomy, IV infusion therapy, and site care
- Safe administration and titration of sedatives, betablockers, etc
Licenses Certificates
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), 01/2023
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), 01/2023
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), 04/2024
- License to Practice as a Registered Nurse in New York State, 799700
Timeline
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Staten Island University Hosptial
11.2023 - Current
Burn ICU RN
Staten Island University Hospital
03.2022 - 10.2023
4C Medical/Surgical
Staten Island University Hospital
09.2020 - 02.2022
Patient Care Associate
Staten Island University Hospital
01.2014 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science in Nursing with Presidential Honors - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Saint Paul’s School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Psychology
College of Staten Island