Ashley Smith
Flower Mound,TX
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center-Irving
06.2011 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians 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.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Precepted graduate nurses though a 16 week internship
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and promptly addressing critical needs.
- Lead Charge RN in a 55 bed Emergency Department averaging 250 patient visits daily
Registered Nurse
Cook Children's Northeast Hospital
06.2013 - 03.2015
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
Monitor Tech/Unit Secretary/Nurse Tech
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center-Irving
06.2008 - 05.2011
- Watch tele monitor for unit and notify staff of rhythm or vital sign changes
- Page physicians
- Answer phones and call lights
- Input MD orders and transcribe orders to RN
- Other miscellaneous clerical tasks
- Assisted nurses with tasks
- Started IV/foley/NG for RN
- Checked blood sugars and vital signs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05-2011
Bachelor of Science - Sports Medicine
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA04-2008
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- ENPC/ENPC Instructor
- TNCC
- CLABSI Facility Champion
- Lead Charge RN
- TX License #: 800951
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Cook Children's Northeast Hospital
06.2013 - 03.2015
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center-Irving
06.2011 - Current
Monitor Tech/Unit Secretary/Nurse Tech
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center-Irving
06.2008 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Sports Medicine
Pepperdine University
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