Ashley Webber
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Adaptable professional with 10 years of work experience, in the acute care setting, and proven knowledge of leadership, problem-solving, and workflow prioritization. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the Nursing Professional Staff Development Specialist for Acute Care role at the DC VAMC.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Educator
US Department of Veteran's Affairs
12.2022 - Current
- Contributed to the ongoing development of nursing curriculum, ensuring alignment with national standards and accreditation requirements.
- Implemented simulation-based learning exercises in the classroom setting to better prepare students for hands-on clinical experiences and application of theoretical knowledge.
- Conducted regular program evaluations to identify areas requiring improvement or modification in order to maintain high-quality learning experiences for all students involved.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop relevant, engaging, and comprehensive continuing education programs for staff.
- Enhanced nursing education by incorporating up-to-date research findings and evidence-based practices into lesson plans.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Administered and graded examinations to evaluate and record student comprehension levels.
- Conducted 3 Day course for EKG rhythm identification and interpretation.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Department of Veteran's Affairs Washington DC Medical Center
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Attended educational workshops and reviewed professional publications to maintain competency in nursing specialty
- Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures and physician orders
- Taught patients and significant others to manage illness or injury by explaining post-treatment home care needs
- Performed ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings
- Collaborated with colleagues on an A3 for cardiac telemetry monitoring
- Unit champion for educating staff on cardiac telemetry monitoring and behavioral and non-behavioral restraint training
- Currently, developing a triage class based on Emergency Nursing Association (ENA) standards, and the VA directives for the emergency department.
Unit Supervisor
Inova Health Systems
07.2012 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with department leads and senior management to coordinate operations and drive improvements
- Assisted with new hire orientation and employee training
- Kept abreast of developments in field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues and participating in professional conferences
- Mentored nurses for clinical ladder advancement, and preparation for the Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN) exam
- Coached nursing staff on clinical deficiencies and how to improve their nursing care
- Coached ED staff on best practice in the ED to provide best patient outcomes
- Assessed clinical education needs for the emergency department
- Environment of care rounding for Joint Commission readiness.
Education
Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) In Nursing -
West Coast University
Anaheim, CA08.2017
Associate In Science (A.S.) In Nursing -
Northern Virginia Community College
Annadale, VA05.2011
Skills
- Emergency Nursing
- Emergency Patient Triage & Disaster Triage
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Operational Standards
- Interpreting EKG rhythm strips
- Mentoring staff and preparation for the CEN Exam
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- File and Records Monitoring
- Environment of Care Rounding for Joint Commission Compliance
Certification
- Registered Nurse Sate of Virginia
- ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS Basic Life Support
- CEN Board Certified Emergency Nurse
Extracurricular Activities
Phi Theta Kappa (ΦΘΚ) Emergency Nursing Association (ENA) member BCEN Board of Certification for Emergency Nurses
Timeline
Registered Nurse Educator
US Department of Veteran's Affairs
12.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Department of Veteran's Affairs Washington DC Medical Center
05.2021 - 12.2022
Unit Supervisor
Inova Health Systems
07.2012 - 05.2021
Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) In Nursing -
West Coast University
Associate In Science (A.S.) In Nursing -
Northern Virginia Community College
- Registered Nurse Sate of Virginia
- ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS Basic Life Support
- CEN Board Certified Emergency Nurse
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