Ashley Elliott
Knoxville,Tennessee
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing timely and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Parkwest Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies regarding infection control practices before, during and after endoscopic procedures.
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative patient education.
- Monitored anesthesia during endoscopic procedures while assessing vital signs of the patient.
- Assessed patient condition, ordered laboratory tests, monitored vital signs, and documented changes in patients' conditions.
- Responded quickly to changes in a patient's condition before, during or after a procedure according to established protocols.
- Monitored patients during their recovery from anesthesia in order to ensure safety and comfort levels were maintained.
- Provided pre-operative care to patients by conducting patient assessments, obtaining vital signs and medical histories.
- Consulted with anesthesiologists regarding the type of anesthesia needed based on individual patient needs.
NICU RN
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
06.2019 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with a team of physicians to develop individualized plans of care for each infant.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities while providing guidance to less experienced staff members.
- Adapted quickly when caring for multiple critically ill neonates simultaneously.
- Educated parents on infant care and development milestones.
- Assisted physicians with invasive procedures such as intubation or central line placement.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
Patient Care Technician
Parkwest Medical Center
03.2016 - 06.2019
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
Education
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Lincoln Memorial University
05.2019
Skills
- Patient and family-focused care
- Excellent critical thinking
- Exceptional communication and teamwork
- Patient assessment
- Culturally competent care
- Post Operative Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Sedation administration
- Time Management
Activities
- Established volunteer at The Christmas Store at RIO Central Church over the past 3 years to provide toys and general hygiene supplies for 300 foster children and their families
- Volunteer for Isaiah 48 project which provides families in Blount County with food boxes every month
- Volunteer for Helping Hands to supply school supplies, clothing, food, and essential hygiene needs for children in Blount County at the beginning of each school year
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- NRP
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Parkwest Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
NICU RN
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
06.2019 - 01.2023
Patient Care Technician
Parkwest Medical Center
03.2016 - 06.2019
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Lincoln Memorial University