Ashlyn E. Young, AGNP-BC
Thompsons Station,TN
Summary
Diligent nurse practitioner with a strong background in patient care and nursing. Skilled in managing complex medical conditions and supporting patient recovery. Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking and effective communication.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Execute skilled nursing care daily for urologic patients in an ambulatory clinic
- Work in conjunction with physicians and advanced practice providers to implement direct patient care for new and return patients
- Monitor, record, and report diagnostic testing results or recent changes in patients' conditions
- Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s condition
- Monitored and treated post-op patients
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
- Provide catheter care, assessed and/or exchanged urethral/suprapubic catheters, obtained venipunctures for ordered labs, performed uroflow and bladder ultrasound, assisted with placement and removal of pessaries
Registered Nurse
TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center
08.2015 - 04.2022
- Proficient in executing skilled primary nursing care for Orthopedic and Neurosurgical patients
- Provide direct patient care for 3-5 patients per shift
- Oversee nursing staff as charge nurse for all assigned shifts
- Utilize therapeutic communication in daily practice
- Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment
- Identify nursing problems as they relate to the individual needs of the patient
- Plan individualized and holistic patient care
- Participate in performance improvement activities to ensure continuous quality improvement
- Provide care and coordinate participation that fosters the goals of the hospital’s mission statement
Licensed Practical Nurse II
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Proficient in executing skilled nursing care daily for urologic patients in an ambulatory clinic
- Work in conjunction with physicians and advanced practice providers to implement direct patient care for new and return patients
- Monitor, record, and report diagnostic testing results or recent changes in Patients' conditions
- Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s condition
- Perform functional tests and complex procedures for genitourinary conditions: Urodynamics, cystoscopy, prostate biopsy, intravesical chemotherapy, vasectomy, and intravesical botox injections
- Monitor and treat post-op patients
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement or evaluate patient care plans
- Provide catheter care, assess and/or exchange urethral/suprapubic catheters, obtain venipunctures for ordered labs, perform uroflow and bladder ultrasound, assist with placement and removal of pessaries
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ochsner Medical Center
01.2012 - 05.2013
- Proficient in executing skilled nursing care daily for Orthopedic, Colo-Rectal, Neurosurgery, Urology, Vascular, Internal Medicine, General Surgery, and Ear/Nose/Throat patients
- Work in conjunction with RN to provide direct patient care for 8 patients per shift
- Prioritize patient care according to acuity
- Assist with patient and family education
- Perform physical assessments, admit, transfer, and discharge patients
- Independently function in various models of nursing care delivery: Primary, Team, and RN/LPN pod
- Monitor and treat post-op patients
- Assess critical changes in patient’s condition by monitoring vital signs, symptoms, and test results
- Administer medications and treatments per Doctor’s orders and as directed by the LPN Practice Act
- Provide wound care, assess cardiac monitoring for rate and rhythm, obtain IV access, acquire samples of bodily fluids needed for required tests, implement daily measures towards infection control standards
Manager on Duty
Elmwood Fitness Center
01.2007 - 06.2012
- Responsible for the efficient and effective operation of assigned areas of Elmwood
- Communicated with Assistant General Managers, Directors, Managers, and all other employees to promote customer service and budgetary goals
- Supervised all departments and oversaw approximately 50 employees on each shift
- Ensured a safe environment for all of Elmwood's employees, members, and guests
Front Desk Supervisor
Elmwood Fitness Center
04.2004 - 01.2007
- Maintained a thorough understanding of all departmental information and club policies
- Accountable for daily supervision of front desk staff
- Provided excellent customer service while maintaining a professional work environment
- Oversaw training of new employees and implementation of new service initiatives
- Communicated regularly with management on front desk performance, identifying areas for improvement or growth opportunities.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, Michigan05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI02-2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing, A.A.S.N
Tennessee State University
Nashville, Tennessee05.2015
Diploma of Practical Nursing -
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, Louisiana12.2011
Skills
- Preventive care
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Lab result evaluation
- Advanced physical examination
- Chronic disease management
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Diagnostic testing
- Telehealth proficiency
- Patient education
- Health promotion
- Clinical decision making
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
- Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA)
Medical Charting Skills
- Epic
- Cerner
- Starpanel
- Meditech
- ProTouch
License
Registered Nurse #208862
- Tennessee
Awards
- Elmwood Fitness Center Professional of the Quarter, 2006
- Ochsner Medical Center Employee of the Quarter, 2013
- Southern Hills Medical Center HEART Award, 2016
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
03.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse
TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center
08.2015 - 04.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse II
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
06.2013 - 06.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ochsner Medical Center
01.2012 - 05.2013
Manager on Duty
Elmwood Fitness Center
01.2007 - 06.2012
Front Desk Supervisor
Elmwood Fitness Center
04.2004 - 01.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing, A.A.S.N
Tennessee State University
Diploma of Practical Nursing -
Delgado Community College
Master of Science in Nursing - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Spring Arbor University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Spring Arbor University
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