Ashley Towers
Houston,TX
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable intensive care registered nurse experienced in treating and caring for critical patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Collaborates well with healthcare team to maintain optimal healthcare practices. Dedicated to enhancing quality of care and patient outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital
Beaumont , TX
2020.07 - Current
- Evaluated intensive care patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Able to provide patient care to immediate postoperative CABG and Valve Replacement, Impella, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, EKOS, and Intravenous Targeted Temperature Management
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
Houston Methodist (TMC)
Houston , Texas
2022.07 - 2023.01
- Provided nursing care in a 36 bed unit to critical care patients in life-threatening conditions.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after cardiothoracic surgery by closely monitoring hemodynamics, and caring for incisions, chest tubes, and surgical drains.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Experienced with a variety of intravenous cardiovascular medications such as Norepinephrine, Epinephrine, Neosynephrine, Vasopressin, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Milrinone, Amiodarone, Lidocaine, Cardizem, Esmolol, and Nicardipine
Registered Nurse III, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
Houston , TX
2023.01 - Current
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention, and wellness in the postoperative recovery stage.
- Served as charge nurse by distributing assignments to RNs, and guiding the healthcare team to deliver safe and effective patient care.
- Facilitated unit based education and in-services, and audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
- Precepted new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
Registered Nurse III, CVICU Float Pool
Memorial Hermann
Houston , Texas
2023.11 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX05.2020
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Detail-Oriented
- Patient Advocacy
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Patient and Family Education
Certification
- Registered Nurse Texas License [June 2020-June 2024]
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN Adult) Certification, [September 2023- September 2026]
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification [July 2020-July 2024]
- Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification [August 2020-July 2024]
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification [April 2023- April 2025]
Professional Organizations
- Baylor St. Luke's Unit Practice Council - OMT PACU Co-Chair [January 2024 - Present]
- Philippine Nurses Association of Texas Golden Triangle (TGT) Member [August 2018- 2022]
- Philippine Nurses Association TGT Executive Board Member - Historian [February 2020- 2022]
Timeline
Registered Nurse III, CVICU Float Pool
Memorial Hermann
2023.11 - Current
Registered Nurse III, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
2023.01 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
Houston Methodist (TMC)
2022.07 - 2023.01
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital
2020.07 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lamar University
- Registered Nurse Texas License [June 2020-June 2024]
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN Adult) Certification, [September 2023- September 2026]
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification [July 2020-July 2024]
- Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification [August 2020-July 2024]
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification [April 2023- April 2025]
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