Ashley Montemale
Rochester
Summary
Compassionate and results-driven Registered Nurse with over nine years of progressive healthcare experience and leadership responsibilities in ambulatory surgery and inpatient settings. Proven success as a charge nurse, preceptor, and clinical leader with expertise in perioperative nursing and patient safety. Passionate about fostering high-quality patient care, improving operational efficiency, and maintaining staff satisfaction. Seeking a Nurse Manager position to leverage clinical expertise and leadership skills to support exceptional patient outcomes and team performance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-Anesthesia, PACU, Conscious Sedation RN
Rochester Surgery Center
Rochester, NY
09.2021 - Current
- Serve as Charge Nurse for both Pre-Anesthesia and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit operations.
- Coordinate daily patient flow, staffing assignments, and clinical operations to ensure efficient, high-quality care.
- Provide comprehensive pre- and post-operative nursing care for patients undergoing outpatient surgical procedures.
- Proficient in conscious sedation monitoring and recovery.
- Conduct and review History & Physical (H&P) documentation to ensure regulatory compliance and surgical readiness.
- OSHA-trained with strong knowledge of infection prevention and workplace safety standards.
- Lead patient education through joint replacement classes, preparing patients for surgery and recovery.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary teams to promote patient safety and positive outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Wilmot Cancer Center – Strong Memorial Hospital
Rochester, NY
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Served as Charge Nurse, coordinating daily unit operations and supporting nursing staff.
- Precepted and mentored newly hired nurses, promoting clinical competency and professional development.
- Delivered specialized post-operative care for surgical oncology, ENT, urology, and colorectal surgery patients.
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments, pain management, wound care, and discharge education.
- Recognized for strong leadership, effective communication, and commitment to high-quality patient outcomes.
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Rochester Surgery Center
Rochester, NY
06.2016 - 05.2018
- Provided direct patient care and assisted nursing staff in a high-volume ambulatory surgery center.
- Prepared patients for surgical procedures, including admissions, vital signs, and EKGs.
- Assisted with patient transport, dressing, transport.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Excerise Science
University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05-2014
Skills
- PACU & Pre-Operative Care
- Conscious Sedation
- Clinical Decision Making
- Precepting / Mentoring
- Patient and Family Education
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association - Expires 1/31/2028
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association - Expires 4/30/2028
- New York State Registered Nurse License No. 771069 - Registered through Feburary 29, 2028
Timeline
Pre-Anesthesia, PACU, Conscious Sedation RN
Rochester Surgery Center
09.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Wilmot Cancer Center – Strong Memorial Hospital
05.2019 - 08.2021
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Rochester Surgery Center
06.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Rochester
Bachelor of Science - Excerise Science
University At Buffalo