Ashley Richter
Burlington
Summary
Knowledgeable registered nurse with an extensive background in emergency care and patient management. Consistently provided critical care in high-pressure environments, ensuring patient stability and positive outcomes. Demonstrated proficiency in rapid assessment and collaborative problem-solving. Highly reliable team member with adaptability to changing situations and commitment to success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Methodist Charlton Medical Center
Dallas, TX
03.2025 - 07.2025
- Collaborated with the healthcare team to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition while using critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Trillium Health Partners - Mississauga Hospital
Mississauga, Ontario
09.2023 - 03.2025
- Facilitated therapeutic communication while conducting thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Served as a preceptor for new nursing graduates providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities ensuring physical, emotional, and spiritual needs are addressed.
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
Joseph Brant Hospital
Burlington, Ontario
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on shared goals, and promoting teamwork within the Emergency Department.
- Provided support to patients experiencing emotional distress or mental health crises, utilizing therapeutic communication techniques to create a sense of trust and safety.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, IM and monitored responses.
- Coordinated patient transfers to appropriate hospital departments or outside facilities while maintaining continuity of care during transition periods.
Personal Support Worker
Chartwell Retirement Residences
Burlington, Ontario
04.2019 - 12.2021
- Assisted clients with daily living needs and activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Sales Associate
TJX Companies
Burlington, Ontario
09.2015 - 09.2018
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western University
London, Ontario02-2022
High School Diploma -
Corpus Christi Catholic Secondary School
Burlington, Ontario06-2017
Skills
- EKG interpretation
- Patient assessments
- Trauma nursing core course (TNCC)
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Coronary Care 1
- Medication administration
- Intravenous therapy
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Methodist Charlton Medical Center
03.2025 - 07.2025
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Trillium Health Partners - Mississauga Hospital
09.2023 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
Joseph Brant Hospital
02.2022 - 09.2023
Personal Support Worker
Chartwell Retirement Residences
04.2019 - 12.2021
Sales Associate
TJX Companies
09.2015 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western University
High School Diploma -
Corpus Christi Catholic Secondary School