Ashley Preksta
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Skilled nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Experienced in electronic health record navigation and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing outcomes. Known for fostering team collaboration, adapting to evolving needs, and delivering meaningful outcomes. Equipped with excellent communication skills, critical thinking, and ability to navigate complex healthcare systems. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager
Allegheny Health Network – Jefferson Hospital
09.2020 - Current
- Report to Chief Nursing Officer while overseeing 60 direct reports consisting of clinical and support staff while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism
- Responsible for administrative and clinical leadership for a service line which provides obstetrical care to a 30-bed LDRP unit with approximately 1200 annual deliveries
- Obtain and allocate available resources to ensure efficient, effective, and safe patient care, based on current practice standards
- Accountable for facilitating collegial relationships between nurses, physicians, advanced practice providers, nurse midwives, and other healthcare providers while promoting clinical excellence resulting in patient, family, and staff satisfaction.
- Fostered open communication among nurses through regular team meetings, promoting collaboration and shared decision making.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
Assistant Nurse Manager
Allegheny Health Network – Jefferson Hospital
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Identified and implemented activities in partnership with management team ensuring excellent patient care, while simultaneously meeting professional standards for nursing practice
- Assisted nurse manager in developing unit based strategies with specific performance improvements plans based on identified unit needs
- Worked collaboratively with patients, families, peers, and other departments to meet established organizational goals for a positive patient experience
- Demonstrated consistent progress toward meeting established patient experience goals and metrics
- Demonstrated effective fiscal stewardship through resourceful use of staff, facilities, equipment, and other resources while still maintaining patient care standards
- Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members by employing effective communication techniques and seeking mutually beneficial solutions when issues arose.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development opportunities.
- Managed scheduling to ensure optimal coverage while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for staff members.
Registered Nurse
Allegheny Health Network – Jefferson Hospital
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Demonstrated autonomy and enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs to patients in labor, post-partum, and triage departments
- Assisted providers during delivery, treatment, examinations and surgical procedures of maternal/newborn population
- Fulfilled the role of charge nurse and provided appropriate staffing and supervision for labor and delivery, post-partum, NICU, and operating room
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills
Registered Nurse
Allegheny Health Network - West Penn Hospital
04.2015 - 09.2018
- Demonstrated autonomy and enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs to high risk obstetrical population in both labor and triage department
- Assisted residents and attending physicians during delivery, treatment, examinations and surgical procedures
- Fulfilled the role of charge nurse and provided appropriate staffing and supervision for 15 bed labor and delivery unit, 6 bed triage unit, 8 bed antepartum unit, and 3 operating rooms
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills
Registered Nurse
Allegheny Health Network – West Penn Hospital
01.2012 - 04.2015
- Provided age appropriate care for post-operative patients based on surgical procedure, assessment findings, and physician orders
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Provided teaching to patients and families regarding specific diagnoses and disease processes
- Completed patient documentation and administered medications in a timely manner
- Served unit as charge nurse and coordinated appropriate staffing and patient care
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care
Office Manager
ClearCount Medical Solutions
06.2008 - 01.2012
- Managed day-to-day operation of surgical device sales and engineering office
- Worked alongside CEO and CFO to meet staffing, equipment, and organizational needs
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence
- Conducted regular inventory assessments of necessary supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages
Patient Information Coordinator
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
10.2007 - 06.2008
- Streamlined appointment scheduling for optimal patient care and reduced wait times
- Optimized front desk operations by implementing efficient check-in/check-out processes for patients
- Coordinated medical referrals to ensure timely access to specialists and accurate transfer of patient information
- Enhanced communication between healthcare providers and patients with diligent follow-up on test results, medication changes, and appointment reminders
- Participated in a three week customer service centered training course
Education
Masters of Science - Nursing
Capella University
01-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
01-2020
Associate Degree - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County
01-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Pittsburgh
01-2007
Skills
- Quality Improvement
- Critical Thinking
- Staff Development
- Conflict Management
- Staff Coaching and Mentoring
- Budget Management
- Utilization Management
- Data Analysis
Certification
- NCC Credential in Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB)
- PA State Nursing License
- BLS
- ACLS
- NRP
- S.T.A.B.L.E.
- Intermediate Fetal Monitoring
- Keystone 10 Initiative
Credentials
MSN, RNC-OB
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Allegheny Health Network – Jefferson Hospital
09.2020 - Current
Assistant Nurse Manager
Allegheny Health Network – Jefferson Hospital
03.2020 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse
Allegheny Health Network – Jefferson Hospital
09.2018 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse
Allegheny Health Network - West Penn Hospital
04.2015 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse
Allegheny Health Network – West Penn Hospital
01.2012 - 04.2015
Office Manager
ClearCount Medical Solutions
06.2008 - 01.2012
Patient Information Coordinator
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
10.2007 - 06.2008
- NCC Credential in Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB)
- PA State Nursing License
- BLS
- ACLS
- NRP
- S.T.A.B.L.E.
- Intermediate Fetal Monitoring
- Keystone 10 Initiative
Masters of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Pittsburgh
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