Ashley Scheeler
Pekin,IL
Summary
Compassionate and skilled NICU Registered Nurse with extensive experience at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center. Expert in neonatal resuscitation and family-centered care, fostering strong relationships with families. Achieved improved patient outcomes through diligent assessments and effective communication, ensuring optimal care for critically ill infants. Dedicated to ongoing professional development and high-quality care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and promptly, monitoring patients for potential side effects or adverse reactions.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing emotional support throughout their infant''s NICU stay.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of neonatal patients, identifying subtle changes in condition that required medical intervention or modification of treatment plans.
- Supported breastfeeding mothers by providing lactation assistance and education on breast milk expression techniques for their hospitalized infants.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill neonates.
- Assisted with complex procedures such as intubation, umbilical line placement, and lumbar punctures to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
OSF St. Francis Medical Center
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Handled a high volume of complex patients by prioritizing tasks and effectively delegating responsibilities to other team members, resulting in efficient patient care.
- Reduced complications post-surgery through diligent assessment, intervention, and timely communication with the interdisciplinary team.
- Served as an effective liaison between physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and family members while coordinating optimal care planning efforts for each patient''s unique situation.
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
- Skillfully managed acute symptoms presented by patients experiencing chest pain or dysrhythmia, resulting in prompt medical intervention when necessary.
- Contributed to a high standard of care through ongoing professional development and staying current on best practices in cardiac nursing.
Patient Care Technician
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Methodist College
Peoria, IL05-2021
Skills
- Central line care
- Family-centered care
- Premature infant care
- Developmental care
- Intravenous therapy
- Feeding tube care
- Emotional support
- Endotracheal intubation
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Phototherapy
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Timeline
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
OSF St. Francis Medical Center
05.2021 - 04.2022
Patient Care Technician
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
01.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Methodist College
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