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
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
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