Ashley Seltzer
Liverpool,NY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PACU Registered Nurse
Boston IVF
12.2022 - Current
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Mentored new PACU nurses, sharing best practices for efficient patient turnover and discharge processes.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Crouse Health
03.2017 - Current
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Managed high-risk pregnancies effectively by collaborating with specialized healthcare teams to develop tailored care plans for each patient''s unique needs.
- Maintained current knowledge of obstetrical nursing best practices through continuous professional development and participation in relevant workshops or conferences.
- Reduced maternal and neonatal complications through diligent monitoring of vital signs, fetal heart rate, and contractions.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during the birth process, helping them to navigate complex medical situations with empathy and understanding.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Educated patients on postpartum care including self-care measures, infant care basics, warning signs of complications, and follow-up appointments.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Trusted Nurse Staffing
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Supported maternal-infant bonding by encouraging skin-to-skin contact immediately after birth whenever possible.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment for mothers, newborns, and families through effective communication and teamwork.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Educated expectant parents on prenatal care, childbirth options, breastfeeding techniques, and newborn care for informed decisionmaking.
Vaccinator
CVScaremark
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Administered medications and assessed patient responses, adjusting strategies to meet objectives.
- Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation.
- Maintained detailed records of vaccinations administered, ensuring accurate reporting for public health purposes.
COVID-19 Vaccinator
Vangaurd
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Maintained detailed records of patient health information in New York State records
- Implemented infection control measures during vaccine administration, reducing the risk of exposure to COVID-19 for both staff and patients.
- Enhanced patient experience by creating a comfortable environment for COVID-19 vaccinations, addressing individual needs and concerns with empathy.
- Increased patient satisfaction by delivering efficient and accurate COVID-19 vaccinations in a timely manner.
- Conducted post-vaccination follow-ups with patients as needed, monitoring their health status and answering any questions or concerns they may have had after receiving the vaccine.
- Stayed up-to-date on evolving guidelines for COVID-19 vaccines, applying current best practices when administering doses to patients.
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Cross Country Healthcare
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Assessed neonates immediately after delivery for any signs of distress or complications, initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Travel Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Supplemental Health Care
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed high-risk pregnancies effectively by collaborating with specialized healthcare teams to develop tailored care plans for each patient''s unique needs.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Crouse Health
12.2014 - 03.2017
- Assisted in the development of unit-specific protocols for common medical-surgical procedures, improving efficiency and standardizing practice across the team.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY Delhi
Delhi, NYAssociate of Science - Nursing
Crouse College of Nursing
Syracuse, NY05.2014
Skills
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Anesthesia recovery
- CPR/AED
- IV Insertion
- Blood Draw
- Circulate and scrub nurse experience in operating room
- Medication Administration
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Intrapartum Care
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
- Obstetric Emergency Response
- Antepartum care
- Intrapartum care
- Postpartum care
- Newborn care
- Preterm Labor Care
- Equipment Sterilization
Certification
AWHONN intermediate fetal monitoring
Timeline
PACU Registered Nurse
Boston IVF
12.2022 - Current
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Trusted Nurse Staffing
02.2022 - 06.2022
Vaccinator
CVScaremark
10.2021 - 02.2022
COVID-19 Vaccinator
Vangaurd
03.2021 - 11.2021
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Cross Country Healthcare
07.2019 - 10.2019
Travel Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Supplemental Health Care
11.2018 - 05.2019
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Crouse Health
03.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Crouse Health
12.2014 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY Delhi
Associate of Science - Nursing
Crouse College of Nursing
AWHONN intermediate fetal monitoring
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