Ashley L. Thomas
Rear Hughesville
Summary
Administrative On Duty Hardworking nursing professional bringing 6+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to critically ill patients. Knowledgeable about leadership requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Administrator on Duty
UPMC Susquehanna
09.2020 - Current
- Provided leadership in analyzing, defining and improving business processes and solving complicated financial issues.
- Developed strategies to maximize revenue, control expenses and improve performance goals of department.
- Allocated services and resources to improve and maintain services and enhance profitability.
- Recruited, hired and trained staff to properly execute programs and services.
- Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages, and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.
- Completed forms and reports to facilitate admission, transfer or discharge.
REGISTERED NURSE LEADER
UPMC Susquehanna
09.2018 - 09.2020
- Manage and supervise staff on multiple units
- Assist unit director(s) in assessing staff and managing units
- Act in response to all medical and behavioral codes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
STAFF NURSE
UPMC Susquehanna
07.2016 - 09.2018
- Treat and care for critically ill patients with acute and chronic illnesses
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitor and interpret telemetry, administer PO and IV medications
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Education
MSN -
PRACTITIONER
Chamberlain University
BSN - undefined
Capella University
A.A.S - undefined
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Skills
- Google Docs
- Monitoring
- First Aid
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Software
- Patient Care
- Coordination
- Intakes and Discharges
- Intravenous Injections
- Patient Management
- Nursing Staff Support
- Resuscitation
- Medication Administration
Affiliations
Sep 2018-present
July 2016-present
July 2016-present
PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT
American Heart Association
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
American Heart Association
ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT
American Heart Association
Timeline
Senior Administrator on Duty
UPMC Susquehanna
09.2020 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE LEADER
UPMC Susquehanna
09.2018 - 09.2020
STAFF NURSE
UPMC Susquehanna
07.2016 - 09.2018
MSN -
PRACTITIONER
Chamberlain University
BSN - undefined
Capella University
A.A.S - undefined
Pennsylvania College of Technology