Ashley Powell BSN, RN
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in a variety of care settings and patient populations. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, effective communication skills and sound judgement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NICU RN
Westover Hills Baptist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
05.2024 - Current
- Charge Nurse- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Baby catching- Attended newborn deliveries and assisted with transitioning newborns.
- Assisted with opening a brand new NICU- Developing policies and procedures for the unit.
- Infection Prevention Committee member
Travel NICU RN
St. David's North Austin Medical Center
Austin, TX
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Maintained detailed documentation of all aspects of patient care using electronic medical records systems for accurate record-keeping and communication among team members.
- Communicated effectively with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, social work, case management during the coordination of multidisciplinary patient care.
Travel NICU RN
The Women's Hospital Of Texas
Houston, TX
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds daily, providing valuable input on patients' progress and updating care plans accordingly.
- Performed thorough physical assessments on newborns daily to detect early signs of potential complications or abnormalities requiring attention.
Travel NICU RN
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
Winston-Salem, NC
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Admitted and stabilized premature infants with a variety of healthcare needs.
- Managed a variety of respiratory supports including ventilators, HFJV, NIPPV, BCPAP, NCPAP, NC, VT.
- Provided discharge education to parents of former premature infants.
Travel NICU RN
St. David's North Austin Medical Center
Austin, TX
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Learned and developed unique skills, specialties and practices based on site and patient needs.
- Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observations.
- Developed and executed care plans for assigned patients.
NICU RN
North Central Baptist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Managed day-to-day routines for premature newborn by administering medication and fluids and checking vital signs regularly.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
NICU RN
Methodist Children's Hospital
San Antonio, TX
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
- Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
- Provided pre-op and post-op care for newborns.
Med-Tele RN
Methodist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgment.
- Recorded actions or behaviors of clinical significance in EMR system charts and kept physicians informed.
- Cared for up to six patients with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.
Pediatric LVN
Wonder Kids Pediatrics
San Antonio, TX
10.2016 - 10.2019
- Collected, monitored and documented patient vital signs.
- Communicated triage information to primary care team to discuss disposition.
- Answered incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to determine scope of medical complaints.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
04.2020
Associates Degree in Nursing -
San Antonio College
05.2019
Vocational Nursing -
St. Philip's College
08.2016
Skills
- Cerner Documentation
- Meditech Documentation
- CPN Documentation
- Epic Documentation
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Reliable and Responsible
- Family-centered care
Certification
Basic Life Support
Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Timeline
NICU RN
Westover Hills Baptist Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Travel NICU RN
St. David's North Austin Medical Center
09.2023 - 04.2024
Travel NICU RN
The Women's Hospital Of Texas
03.2023 - 09.2023
Travel NICU RN
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
01.2023 - 02.2023
Travel NICU RN
St. David's North Austin Medical Center
09.2022 - 12.2022
NICU RN
North Central Baptist Hospital
12.2021 - 09.2022
NICU RN
Methodist Children's Hospital
10.2020 - 12.2021
Med-Tele RN
Methodist Hospital
10.2019 - 10.2020
Pediatric LVN
Wonder Kids Pediatrics
10.2016 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Associates Degree in Nursing -
San Antonio College
Vocational Nursing -
St. Philip's College