Ashley Walden
Dayton,OH
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Employee Health
Kettering Hospital
04.2023 - Current
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify injuries for worker's compensation.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails, and faxes a day.
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Kettering Hospital
09.2017 - 04.2023
- Maintained competence in latest cardiac care practices and technologies through ongoing professional development and participation in relevant educational offerings.
- Assisted in life-saving procedures such as CPR, defibrillation, and advanced airway management during critical events.
- Participated in daily rounds with physicians, contributing valuable insights into patient conditions based on continuous assessments.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts by collaborating with case managers, social workers, and other support staff to ensure smooth transitions of care for patients moving from CVICU to step-down units or home.
- Assisted with invasive CVICU procedures, such as central line placements and pulmonary artery catheter insertions, ensuring aseptic technique and patient comfort throughout the process.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Managed ventilator settings, invasive lines, and other complex medical equipment, ensuring optimal patient safety.
Surgical Technologist
Dayton Children's Hospital
10.2009 - 05.2017
- Delivered assistance and support to surgeons during general, orthopedic, neurological, ENT and plastic surgery procedures.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northmont High School
Clayton, OH05.2005
Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Miami Jacobs Career College
Dayton, OhioBachelor of Science: Nursing -
Kettering College
Kettering, OH07.2017
Skills
- Intravenous Therapy
- EMR / EPIC
- PRISMA/ CRRT
- IABP
- Management of Arterial Lines
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Open Heart Recovery
- Airway Management
- Medication Administration
- Chest Tubes
- Patient and family advocacy
- Student Precepting
- Data Entry
- Microsoft Word
- Agility
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Employee Health
Kettering Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Kettering Hospital
09.2017 - 04.2023
Surgical Technologist
Dayton Children's Hospital
10.2009 - 05.2017
High School Diploma -
Northmont High School
Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Miami Jacobs Career College
Bachelor of Science: Nursing -
Kettering College