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Ashley Wehmeier

Rio Rancho,NM

Summary

Dedicated and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with extensive experience in managing critical trauma cases in ICU settings, ensuring timely and effective interventions that enhance patient outcomes. Proficient in advanced clinical skills and trauma care protocols, fostering an environment of comprehensive care through collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Recognized for adaptability and a steadfast commitment to exceptional patient care, consistently striving to exceed standards of excellence in high-pressure situations. Passionate about contributing to a culture of safety and quality in healthcare delivery.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Trauma ICU Nurse

UNMH
05.2024 - Current
  • Provided expert wound care management to trauma ICU patients with complex injuries, promoting healing and reducing infection rates.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, empathetic support to patients and their families during times Of crisis.
  • Assisted physicians with procedures such as central line placement and chest tube insertion, ensuring accuracy and adherence to sterile techniques.
  • Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing, monitoring, and documenting vital signs, lab results, and medical histories.
  • Expedited critical decision-making processes during emergencies by effectively communicating with other healthcare professionals under high-pressure situations
  • Mentored new nurses within the unit, contributing to their professional growth and overall team success.

Registered Nurse, ICU

Lovelace Medical Center Downtown
02.2022 - 05.2024
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Stabilized and provided direct care for patients while determining next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

Relief Charge Registered Nurse

Team Nurse
07.2021 - 04.2024
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
  • Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
  • Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.

Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit

Lovelace Medical Center Downtown
02.2021 - 02.2022
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Luna Community College
05.2020

High School Diploma -

West Las Vegas High School
05.2013

Skills

  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Dressing Changes
  • POST OPEN HEART trained
  • Impella trained
  • ECMO trained
  • Balloon-pump trained
  • CRRT trained
  • T12/ICU resource nurse trained
  • Mechanical Ventilators
  • Patient Education
  • Blood Transfusions
  • Sedation Management
  • Nutrition and Nourishment Issues
  • IV placement and infusions
  • ACLS/BLS skills
  • NIH certification
  • medication management

Certification

Registered Nurse (compact license)

ACLS certified

BLS certified

NIH certified

Timeline

Trauma ICU Nurse

UNMH
05.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse, ICU

Lovelace Medical Center Downtown
02.2022 - 05.2024

Relief Charge Registered Nurse

Team Nurse
07.2021 - 04.2024

Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit

Lovelace Medical Center Downtown
02.2021 - 02.2022

High School Diploma -

West Las Vegas High School

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Luna Community College

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