Ashli Leek
Beech Island,SC
Summary
Demonstrated expertise as a nurse with full Georgia credentials, specializing in OB/GYN, mother/baby care, and high-risk antepartum in hospital environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Staff Registered Nurse
Augusta University Medical Center
Augusta, GA
05.2001 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- 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.
- Performed charge nurse duties for an 18 bed high risk OB unit and a 12 bed high risk mother-baby overflow unit.
- Proficient in Cerner and EPIC charting.
Staff Nurse
University Hospital of Augusta
Augusta, GA
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physicians for timely interventions.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on hospital policies and procedures.
- Enhanced patient care quality by implementing evidence-based practices in daily routines.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions to identify needs for additional medical support.
- Advocated for patients' needs, ensuring access to necessary resources and services across departments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Associate Of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina - Aiken
Aiken, SC05.2003
Skills
Administered intravenous therapy, aiding in faster patient recovery times
Supported team development by mentoring new staff members effectively
Facilitated patient safety by implementing strict infection control protocols
Assisted in meeting personal care requirements, enhancing patient satisfaction
Conducted regular patient check-ins to improve health monitoring
Supported chronic disease management efforts, leading to better patient outcomes
Promoted preventative health initiatives, raising wellness awareness among patients
Enhanced team performance through consistent supervision and guidance
Minimized infection risks by executing stringent infection control and aseptic techniques
Contributed to schedule committee for two years, managing night shift scheduling
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 2003 to present
- BLS
- ACLS
- NRP
- STABLE
Timeline
Staff Nurse
University Hospital of Augusta
09.2021 - 10.2022
Senior Staff Registered Nurse
Augusta University Medical Center
05.2001 - Current
Associate Of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina - Aiken