ASHLEY M. CONN
Visalia,CA
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with advanced formal training in nurse education. Well-versed in education programs, curricula, and lesson plan development. Focused on producing positive student outcome results when simultaneously providing high-quality care to patients.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor
College Of The Sequoias
11.2022 - Current
- Coordinated guest speakers from various healthcare fields to expose students to diverse career opportunities within the nursing profession.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to initiate interdisciplinary educational activities that enriched course content and student understanding.
- Enhanced student learning experiences by incorporating clinical simulations and real-world scenarios into lesson plans.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods such as flipped classrooms, maximizing student engagement and comprehension of complex concepts.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, providing timely feedback and individualized coaching to promote academic success.
- Actively participated in ongoing curriculum review processes, ensuring relevance and alignment with current nursing practice standards.
- Fostered an inclusive learning environment that supported diverse learners'' needs while promoting cultural competence.
- Stayed current with emerging trends in nursing education by attending professional development workshops and integrating new teaching strategies into coursework.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the clinical setting by emphasizing adherence to established protocols and ethical guidelines.
- Served as a liaison between the nursing program and clinical sites, establishing partnerships for enhanced student experiences.
- Developed strong rapport with students by maintaining open communication channels and demonstrating empathy towards their unique challenges.
- Directly cared for patients for at least 144 hours each month to maintain currency on clinical techniques.
RN - Labor and Delivery
Adventist Health Reedley
06.2022 - Current
- Delivered culturally sensitive care to diverse patient populations while respecting unique beliefs surrounding childbirth customs or traditions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in the field of obstetrics nursing.
- Reduced complications during labor and delivery by closely monitoring patients'' vital signs, progress, and comfort levels.
- Facilitated open communication with expectant parents to address concerns, educate on birth plans, and provide emotional support throughout pregnancy and childbirth.
- Improved patient outcomes by utilizing evidence-based practices in labor and delivery nursing care.
- Anticipated potential complications during labor by closely observing fetal heart rate patterns, maternal contractions, and other relevant data.
- Promoted breastfeeding success by teaching proper latch techniques, positioning strategies, and troubleshooting common issues faced by new mothers.
- Mentored new nurses joining labor and delivery team, sharing knowledge and experience in order to optimize patient care.
- Managed high-pressure situations, such as emergency deliveries or complications during labor, with professionalism and composure.
CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR: OB & MEDICAL SURGICAL
San Joaquin Valley College
11.2019 - 11.2022
- Provide clinical instruction in a hospital setting for LVN to RN and RN students
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as a group.
- Supervised students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Evaluated student progress through written exams, skill demonstrations, and clinical rotations, ensuring they met program requirements.
- Instruction and demonstration with hands-on skills and physical assessments
- Provide feedback and grading on care plans and clinical evaluations for students
- Collaborate with faculty team members
- Evaluate students' skills and accomplishments and practice case studies in post-conference to develop critical thinking skills.
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Fostered a culture of safety within the learning environment by emphasizing proper use of equipment, infection control measures, and patient privacy guidelines.
REGISTERED NURSE: ENDOSCOPY
Kaweah Health
05.2018 - 05.2022
- Assisted physicians in performing complex endoscopic procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout.
- Patient discharge and computer charting.
- Applied advanced nursing skills to handle emergencies during endoscopic procedures calmly and effectively.
- Educated patients on post-procedure care, increasing adherence to discharge instructions and promoting overall well-being.
- Managed sedation administration for optimal pain relief during clinical sessions while monitoring vital signs closely.
- Reduced procedure times by efficiently preparing patients, rooms, and equipment for endoscopic examinations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes before, during, and after endoscopic procedures.
REGISTERED NURSE
Kaweah Health/ Labor and Delivery
02.2012 - 05.2022
- Provide exceptional care and support for women before, during and after delivery of the baby
- Advocate for patients and their wishes regarding birth plans and decisions for pain management
- Educate patients on non-pharmaceutical pain relief and position changes to aid in natural childbirth when that is their wish
- Educate patients on use of Epidural or IV pain medication to aid in pain relief
- Educate patients on their medical conditions, stages of labor, newborn procedures, exams
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate care for patients.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
REGISTERED NURSE: PACU IN AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER
Kaweah Health
02.2012 - 07.2013
- Provided pre and post-surgical care for patients
- IV insertions, vital signs, physical assessments, and medication administration
- Managed oral airways, oxygen therapy, and resuscitation techniques.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06.2024
Associates Degree of Registered Nursing -
College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CA12.2011
Skills
- Patient advocacy
- Patient Assessment
- Parent/Patient/Family Education
- Medication Administration
- Quality and Continuity of Care
- JCAHO Standards & Compliance
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Patient Safety
- Clinical expertise
Accomplishments
- Earned multiple certifications to increase knowledge in nursing.
- Served as a preceptor to new orientees.
- Established key relationships with employees and members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Ambassador for the breastfeeding committee
Additional Information
I am known as a patient advocate and team player; I believe in empowering patients by delivering health education and nursing care that enhances wellness and quality of life. I strive to instill the knowledge and competency that reflect current nursing practice for my students.
Certification
- RN license-September 2025
- BLS Certification-November 2024
- ACLS Certification-November 2024
- Advanced Fetal Monitoring-June 2026
- NRP-April 2025
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor
College Of The Sequoias
11.2022 - Current
RN - Labor and Delivery
Adventist Health Reedley
06.2022 - Current
CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR: OB & MEDICAL SURGICAL
San Joaquin Valley College
11.2019 - 11.2022
REGISTERED NURSE: ENDOSCOPY
Kaweah Health
05.2018 - 05.2022
REGISTERED NURSE
Kaweah Health/ Labor and Delivery
02.2012 - 05.2022
REGISTERED NURSE: PACU IN AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER
Kaweah Health
02.2012 - 07.2013
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Associates Degree of Registered Nursing -
College of The Sequoias
- RN license-September 2025
- BLS Certification-November 2024
- ACLS Certification-November 2024
- Advanced Fetal Monitoring-June 2026
- NRP-April 2025
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