Ashley Walker
Ellenwood,GA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with hospital and clinical training. Highly organized with well-regarded administrative and supervisory strengths, with a passion for learning within a dynamic healthcare environment. Empathetic and patient-focused, consistently striving to provide the highest level of patient care. I am currently seeking a position that will expand my knowledge set and provide experience within the informatics field.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Coordinator
Emory Healthcare
Atlanta, GA
10.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians, social workers, and other healthcare providers to provide comprehensive care for patients.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with difficult health issues.
- Investigated and reported issues relating to patient care and conditions which might hinder patient well-being.
- Provided case management services to ensure the delivery of quality care.
- Maintained accurate client records in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Educated clients on available resources and services within their communities.
- Assessed safety risks associated with living environments or activities of daily living.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from patients regarding their care plans.
- Facilitated referrals to community resources such as housing, transportation, employment opportunities.
PRIMARY CARE RN (REGISTERED NURSE)
KAISER PERMANENTE
ATLANTA, GA
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Supported new RNs in making appropriate decisions regarding patient care issues based on evidence-based practices.
- Facilitated weekly meetings with preceptee to discuss any questions or concerns that arose during their shifts.
- Successfully collaborated in development of journey mapping project to improve member satisfaction scores
Effectively became a unit-based team safety coach, creating a safe environment at facility by identifying areas of improvement and safety risks - Key contributor of team-based care in level 1 facilities which later became a blueprint for level one facilities across the GA region
Supported the HSA (Health Services Administrator) with the relocation of vaccines due to excursions - Achieved and sustained highest performing facility in the region for real time feedback and Google reviews
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans - Successful mentorship with HSA in the East and West service area Exposure included rounding with executive and middle leadership in the discussion of enterprise needs
- Increased continuous improvement while working on the floor with staff
- Sustained successful kiosk penetration rate by collaborating and providing PRA relief during breaks and mandatory meetings
- Successful evacuation of members and debriefing during emergencies at Brookwood facility
- Effective and successful partnership with providers, nurse managers, and staff within primary care and various specialties at Brookwood facility.
REGISTERED NURSE II
ORTHO-TRAUMA, MEMORIAL HERMANN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
HOUSTON, TX
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records
- Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
- Instruct individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, or childbirth and develop health improvement programs
- Established and maintained long-term, quality relationship with relatives of patient to effectively communicate every important aspect of health care
- Applies communication theories and techniques in negotiating with patients, families, and other staff members to accomplish the nursing care plan
- Successful implementation of a team-based nursing approach with
- Trauma ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nurses to lessen workload burden of nurses during pandemic
- Supported nurse manager by providing charge nurse relief during shifts in creating assignments and serving as resource for nurses.
TRAVEL REGISTERED NURSE
TRAUMA SURGERY, ASHLEY WALKER
GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
ATLANTA, GA
10.2021 - 01.2021
- Coordinated patients, with physician schedule, nursing staff, allied health care professionals and other clinical support members
- Advocate for patients and their family
- Evaluated results, monitored treatment plans; in addition to, maintaining patient confidential records
- Supervised day-to-day activities of patient care, performed assessment of patients, and attended educational in-services.
- Learned and developed unique skills, specialties and practices based on site and patient needs
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families
- Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observations
REGISTERED NURSE
POST SURGICAL UNIT, PIEDMONT HENRY HOSPITAL
STOCKBRIDGE, GA
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Determined clinical needs of diverse patients
- Implemented cross training of peritoneal dialysis
- Supported the nurse manager in operating unit by controlling quality of service, and patient safety
- Established and maintained long-term, quality relationship with relatives of patient to effectively communicate every important aspect of the health care
- Instructed patients on their disease, treatment, and care plan to enhance their quality of life and promote a positive attitude
- Care of patient pre-op and once return to unit.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies
NURSE EXTERN
GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
ATLANTA, GA
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Shadowing an RN and practicing skills to learn roles and responsibilities held by a licensed registered nurse.
- Obtained vital signs and checked blood glucose levels of assigned patients
- Shadowed nursing staff to better understand care approaches and learn proper procedures
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms requiring medical attention
- Assisted patients with daily living tasks by helping with bathing, changing clothes and trips to restroom
Education
Master of Science - HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS
Mercer University
ATLANTA, GEORGIA05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
12.2018
Skills
- ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- Compassion
- Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Student Precepting
- Research
- Care Coordination
- Creative Problem Solving
- Task management
- Super User for Epic
- Documentation
- Patient Education
- Policy Adherence
Certification
RN ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) BLS (Basic Life Support) VFC (Vaccines for Children) Estimated certificate: Project Management Certificate
Timeline
Care Coordinator
Emory Healthcare
10.2023 - Current
PRIMARY CARE RN (REGISTERED NURSE)
KAISER PERMANENTE
01.2022 - 10.2023
TRAVEL REGISTERED NURSE
TRAUMA SURGERY, ASHLEY WALKER
GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
10.2021 - 01.2021
REGISTERED NURSE II
ORTHO-TRAUMA, MEMORIAL HERMANN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
03.2020 - 08.2021
REGISTERED NURSE
POST SURGICAL UNIT, PIEDMONT HENRY HOSPITAL
02.2019 - 03.2020
NURSE EXTERN
GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
06.2018 - 01.2019
Master of Science - HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS
Mercer University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY