Ashley Renfro, BSN RN
Gatesville,TX
Summary
Proactive Emergency Nursing Leader specializing in patient triage and clinical decision-making in high-pressure environments. Facilitates safe care through staff guidance, conflict resolution, and interdisciplinary collaboration, prioritizing urgent patient needs. Committed to enhancing team performance and operational efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
ER Clinical Lead RN
Ascension Providence Hospital
Waco, Texas
04.2025 - Current
- Coordinated interdisciplinary rounds with physicians, nurses, and case management teams.
- Supervised nursing staff across facility shifts and patient care assignments.
- Managed staffing schedules, shift coverage, and daily unit workflow.
- Supported nursing staff with guidance on clinical procedures and priorities.
- Trained new nurses on policies, procedures, and safe clinical practices.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, ancillary departments, families and other healthcare providers.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members in a timely manner while maintaining morale.
REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Ascension Providence
Waco, TX
06.2015 - Current
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Prioritized patient care tasks based on acuity levels to ensure timely and effective treatment.
- Utilized clinical judgment and critical thinking to assess and address patient needs in emergency situations.
CHARGE NURSE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Ascension Providence
Waco, TX
03.2022 - 04.2025
- Led staff and patient care management in Emergency Department, fostering teamwork and high-quality care.
- Managed daily shift operations of ED, overseeing patient flow, assigning duties, and monitoring productivity levels to ensure efficient care delivery.
- Coordinated emergency department patient flow and bed placement at Ascension Providence.
- Collaborated with physicians, respiratory therapy, and ancillary teams on urgent treatment plans.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by ensuring appropriate staffing levels, resources and supplies were available.
- Guided and mentored new hires on departmental procedures and protocols to enhance onboarding experience.
Education
BSN - NURSING
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ, US10-2017
ADN - NURSING
McLennan Community College
Waco05-2015
Skills
- Emergency nursing
- Patient triage
- Clinical assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Critical thinking
- Patient Assessment
- Staff supervision
- Staff Development
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Problem-Solving
- Clinical judgment
Personal Information
Title: REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Certification
- RN
- BLS
- PALS
- ACLS
- TNCC
Accomplishments
- 2026 Nurse of the Year
- 2 Time Daisy Award winner
Timeline
ER Clinical Lead RN
Ascension Providence Hospital
04.2025 - Current
CHARGE NURSE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Ascension Providence
03.2022 - 04.2025
REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Ascension Providence
06.2015 - Current
BSN - NURSING
Grand Canyon University
ADN - NURSING
McLennan Community College