Ashley Thompson
Florida
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience in rapid patient assessment and emergency interventions, dedicated to delivering prompt and effective care in critical situations. Proficient in leveraging advanced clinical skills and sound judgment to navigate high-pressure environments, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Strong knowledge of emergency protocols and procedures enhances patient safety and facilitates swift recovery. Committed to continuous improvement and excellence in emergency medical services.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse – Freestanding ER
Lakeland Regional Health
05.2025 - Current
- Independently manage acute medical and behavioral health presentations in an autonomous clinical setting
- Rapidly assess and triage patients with mental health complaints
- Initiate crisis intervention and coordinate transfers for higher levels of psychiatric care
- Provide compassionate care to vulnerable populations including adolescents and patients with substance use disorders
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Lakeland Regional Health
01.2023 - Current
- Perform comprehensive assessments of patients presenting with psychiatric emergencies including anxiety, depression, substance use, suicidal ideation, and acute behavioral crises
- Utilize therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques to stabilize emotionally distressed patients
- Conduct mental status assessments and collaborate with psychiatric providers for disposition planning
- Administer psychotropic and emergency medications while providing education regarding treatment and adherence
- Coordinate care with social work, behavioral health teams, and community resources
- Demonstrate trauma-informed care principles in high-stress environments
- Document psychiatric findings and patient interactions using EMR systems
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11-2027
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
South Florida State College
Avon Park, FL05-2025
Associate Degree in Nursing -
South Florida State College
Avon Park, FL05-2023
Skills
- Mental status examination
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation
- Suicide risk screening and safety planning
- Motivational interviewing
- Trauma-informed communication
- Compassionate care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient safety
- EMR documentation
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) – Florida
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse – Freestanding ER
Lakeland Regional Health
05.2025 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Lakeland Regional Health
01.2023 - Current
Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Walden University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
South Florida State College
Associate Degree in Nursing -
South Florida State College