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Ashley Northrup

Lockport,NY

Summary

Compassionate and highly skilled registered nurse specializing in medical rehabilitation and burn intensive care. Experience in providing comprehensive, patient-centered care to individuals recovering from complex injuries, including thermal burns, trauma, and medically debilitating conditions. Adept at extensive wound care management, including the use of sharp debridement, graft and donor site care, pain control, and multidisciplinary coordination to support a functional recovery. Possess specialized skills in critical care management, advanced cardiac life support, and certified in Acute Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN). Committed to evidence-based practice, patient advocacy, and continuous professional growth in high-acuity care environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Erie County Medical Center
Buffalo, NY
08.2022 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatments per physician's orders in Burn ICU.
  • Monitored vital signs and patient conditions throughout shifts in critical care.
  • Educated patients and families on burn recovery and post-discharge care.
  • Assisted with wound care management, including dressing changes and infection control.
  • Documented patient progress and care interventions in electronic health records.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging situations.
  • Utilized evidence-based practice when providing care to patients in the Burn ICU unit.
  • Managed ventilator settings and monitored arterial lines in accordance with protocols.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill burn victims.
  • Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
  • Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Erie County Medical Center
Buffalo, NY
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and established protocols.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to the medical team.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment while adhering to infection control procedures consistently.
  • Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
  • Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.

CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT

TORPEY FAMILY MEDICINE
Rochester, NY
08.2014 - 08.2019
  • Assisted in patient intake processes, collecting medical histories and vital signs.
  • Coordinated communication between patients and healthcare providers for follow-up care.
  • Prepared examination rooms, ensuring cleanliness and availability of medical supplies.
  • Educated patients on medication instructions and treatment plans during visits.
  • Supported the administration of vaccinations and other preventative care procedures.
  • Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs or hearing screenings in accordance with established protocols.

Education

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

D'Youville University
Buffalo, NY
05-2026

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Daemen College
Buffalo, NY
05.2022

Associate of Science - Nursing

SUNY Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY
05.2021

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Wound care management
  • Care with burn grafts and donor sites
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Medication administration
  • Critical thinking
  • Patient education
  • Emotional support
  • Time management
  • Critical care
  • ELNEC training (End-of-life-care)
  • Precepting
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Direct patient care
  • Performing ekgs

Certification

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Acute Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN)

Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS)

Extracurricular Activities

Student Level Representative at SUNY Erie Community College: Being a mediator between students and faculty, bringing concerns of the students to the faculty and being a spokesman for the student body

Affiliations

American Nurses Association (ANA)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Erie County Medical Center
08.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Erie County Medical Center
08.2021 - 08.2022

CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT

TORPEY FAMILY MEDICINE
08.2014 - 08.2019

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

D'Youville University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Daemen College

Associate of Science - Nursing

SUNY Erie Community College

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