Ashley Reed
Hebron,IN
Summary
An organized and dependable Registered Nurse successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude while working well with other team members. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. As well as consistently develop strong rapport with patients and families through empathetic communication and a respectful attitude.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular IMCU
Community Hospital
03.2022 - Current
- Manage and provide postoperative care on intensive cardiothoracic stepdown patients for the following procedures: CABG, TAVR, Lobectomy/Segmentectomy/Pneumonectomy, Valve replacements/repairs, aneurysm repairs, and MAZE procedures.
- Experience in caring for patients with external pacing wires,pacemakers, chest tubes, wound vacs, and pain pumps
- Monitors patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Charge nurse for 5 nurses and manages nursing activities on a 26-bed unit by providing comprehensive nursing guidance, assigns bed assignments, and and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
Shift Manager
Panda Express
11.2013 - 03.2022
- Supervise and manage a staff of 10+ people daily
- Collaborates with all levels of management to develop staff and maintain an optimal working environment
- Hires and trains staff on customer service, food and beverage skills, and health and safety standards of food preparation achieving a 99% by the Indiana Department of Health and Ecosure Food and Health Safety
- Consistently exceeds monthly sales by 7% by training staff on upselling techniques and featured drink program.
- Promoted a positive work environment through open communication and constructive feedback.
Student Nurse Capstone
Community Hospital
08.2021 - 10.2021
- 160 hours completed on a 11 bed Pediatric Unit
- Assisted the nurse in admission, patient education, and discharge of patients
- Performed initial and ongoing assessments and planned care based on diagnosis and acuity of patient
- Assisted with acute emergency interventions and protocols such as DKA, Hyperbilirubinemia, Respiratory distress and trauma
- Interacted and cared for patients of all ages and backgrounds and gave quality care
- Performed proper medication administration with the supervision of the RN
- Charted in EPIC.
Education
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
Indiana University Northwest
Gary, IN12.2021
Bachelors of General Studies -
Indiana University Northwest
Gary, IN05.2019
Core 40 Diploma -
North Newton Jr-Sr High School
Morocco, IN06.2013
Skills
- Telemetry monitoring
- ECG Interpretation
- Problem-Solving
- Analytical Thinking
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Teamwork/Collaboration
Certification
American Red Cross ACLS: 2022-present
Basic Life Support: 2022-present
CPR/AED: 2022-Present
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular IMCU
Community Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Student Nurse Capstone
Community Hospital
08.2021 - 10.2021
Shift Manager
Panda Express
11.2013 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
Indiana University Northwest
Bachelors of General Studies -
Indiana University Northwest
Core 40 Diploma -
North Newton Jr-Sr High School