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Ashley Sites

Canonsburg,PA

Summary

Compassionate and Versatile registered nurse with several years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in several types of settings. Proven leader, skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously improving patient outcomes. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care. Strong communication abilities ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Improved patient satisfaction through attentive service and advocacy.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PACU Registered Nurse- Expert Nurse

UPMC Mercy
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2024 - Current
  • Delivered post-anesthesia care focused on patient recovery and well-being.
  • Monitored pain levels and vital signs for post-operative patients.
  • Designed methods promoting effective recovery following surgery.
  • Addressed emergencies swiftly, applying expert knowledge to deliver optimal care.
  • Structured duties to achieve service objectives effectively.
  • Joined forces with doctors and health experts to formulate unique care programs for each patient.
  • Evaluated post-anesthesia issues like nausea, vomiting, pain, airway blockage and bleeding.
  • Educated patients and families on post-surgery and anesthesia side effects through clear communication.
  • Consistently upheld correct and current documentation as per predefined protocols.
  • Controlled medication administration and monitored dosages.

Epilepsy Monitoring Unit- Registered Nurse

Allegheny General Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
04.2024 - 06.2024
  • Admitted, treated, and discharged patients are being evaluated for potential seizure activity, breakthrough activity, or neuropsychogenic seizures.
  • Followed protocols for seizure induction, including sleep deprivation, strobe light activity, exercise stress, and hyperventilation to capture activity to characterize brain activity.
  • Worked with healthcare professionals to create personalized treatment plans for patients.
  • Delivered medications and treatments, tracking patient responses.
  • Managed Electronic Health Record (EHR) system effectively.

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse

Allegheny General Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2015 - 04.2024
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Facilitated teamwork among associates by delivering needed support.
  • Contributed to a more productive work environment by working well with teams.
  • Actively participated in code blue situations utilizing ACLS protocols for rapid response resuscitation efforts.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Performed bedside procedures including: ABG, chest tube insertion/ removal, central line dressing changes, wound care, EVD insertion/ dressing changes, arterial line/ central line insertion, bedside trach insertion.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary teams to guarantee the best possible results for ICU patients.
  • Adhered to practice standards by maintaining precise documentation of patient care.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent needs of critically ill patients.
  • Maintained proficiency in using the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Assessed patients for delirium risk factors, managing pain, sedation and agitation.
  • Identified and communicated early indicators of cerebral hemodynamic instability.
  • Ensured infection control measures were upheld in all shift responsibilities.
  • Executed oral care, endotracheal suctioning, repositioning and chest physiotherapy for critically ill patients.
  • Transported patients to testing: CT scan, MRI, interventional radiology, and nuclear medicine.
  • Charge nurse responsibilities: patient admissions.
  • Nurse preceptor- educating and training new staff members according to hospital policy and guidelines.

Medical Surgical- Registered Nurse 9C

Allegheny General Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2012 - 05.2015
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
  • Administered treatments, therapies, and medication according to prescribed methods and protocols.
  • Provided patient education on disease processes, medications, treatment plans, diet and lifestyle modifications.
  • Promoted safe and calm environment for complex patients by keeping services, supplies and necessary equipment on hand.
  • Provided specialized nursing care to patients needing ongoing and thorough observation.
  • Administered wound care treatments and monitored healing progress.
  • Ensured comprehensive care during patient admission and discharge processes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Robert Morris University
Coraopolis, PA
12-2011

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Critical thinking
  • Patient education
  • Electronic health record
  • Care coordination
  • Patient assessment
  • Crisis management
  • Wound care
  • Life-sustaining machines
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Gastrostomy tube care
  • Medical laboratory procedures
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Palliative and pain management
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Chronic disease management
  • Indirect patient care
  • Family advocacy
  • Performing ekgs
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient discharge
  • Maintaining privacy
  • SBAR communication
  • Seizure management
  • Protocol compliance
  • Team leadership
  • BLS certification
  • ACLS certification
  • Ventilator management
  • Patient advocacy
  • Diabetes management
  • Colostomy care
  • Nonviolent crisis intervention
  • Attention to detail
  • Quality improvement
  • Critical care nursing
  • Health education
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Task prioritization
  • Critical care management
  • Post-operative care
  • Compassionate care
  • Bedside procedures
  • Documentation accuracy
  • IV therapy

Certification

  • ACLS- March 2025 - March 2027
  • BLS/ CPR- March 2025- March 2027
  • PALS- February 2025- February 2027
  • NIHSS- December 2024- December 2025
  • Registered Nurse: RN635962- March 2012- April 2027

Timeline

PACU Registered Nurse- Expert Nurse

UPMC Mercy
08.2024 - Current

Epilepsy Monitoring Unit- Registered Nurse

Allegheny General Hospital
04.2024 - 06.2024

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse

Allegheny General Hospital
05.2015 - 04.2024

Medical Surgical- Registered Nurse 9C

Allegheny General Hospital
01.2012 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Robert Morris University

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