Ashley Zavala
Amarillo,TX
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 4.5 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in Critical Care environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fostering trusted relationships to improve patient outcomes. As well as efficiently coordinating with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Travel Nurse
Prolink Staffing Services
Buffalo , New York
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Worked in Medical ICU to include 34 beds
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
ICU Travel Nurse
AB Staffing
Boise , Idaho
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
AMN
New Braunfels , Texas
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult and geriatric ICU patients.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
ICU Travel Nurse
AMN
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Trustaff Travel Nursing
Amarillo , Texas
07.2019 - 04.2020
- Provided skilled direct nursing care to acute and long termed conditioned patients in cardiac, medical, and surgical Intensive Care Unit departments
- Floated to units in areas of higher needs of assistance
- Managed 2-3 critical patients
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
Registered Nurse
Northeast Methodist Hospital
Live Oak, TX
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy, Arctic Sun treatment, Impella, EKOS, External Ventricular Drains (EVD), etc;
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions
- Cared for patients in 20-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
Certified Medication Aide
Oak Tree Assisted Living
New Braunfels, TX
09.2008 - 07.2017
- Administered prescribed drugs to high-volume patient caseload
- Kept digital records of patient details, medications, billing and other activities
- Reported changes in patient status regarding drug therapy to ensure patient safety and comfort
- Took patient vital signs, height and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX05.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX2017
Skills
- Critical care patient management
- MediTech / Cerner / EPIC / Allscripts usage
- Medication administration/titration
- EKG interpretation
- Ventilator management
- Life-sustaining machines
- Organ Donor Procedures
- Hemodynamics Monitoring
- Neurological Monitoring
- Respiratory Maintenance
Certification
- Registered Nurse in Texas, License number 926379
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certified
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
Timeline
ICU Travel Nurse
Prolink Staffing Services
12.2021 - 02.2022
ICU Travel Nurse
AB Staffing
09.2021 - 11.2021
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
AMN
06.2021 - 09.2021
ICU Travel Nurse
AMN
01.2021 - 04.2021
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Trustaff Travel Nursing
07.2019 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse
Northeast Methodist Hospital
07.2017 - 07.2019
Certified Medication Aide
Oak Tree Assisted Living
09.2008 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Texas A&M University
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
San Antonio College