Ashlyn Nunley
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Diligent nursing professional who demonstrates success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Effective under high stress circumstances. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Exhibits strong leadership capabilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
University Of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
Albuquerque, NM
12.2021 - Current
- Level One Trauma Center
- Documented patient information accurately, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and regulations.
- Trained new staff on operating room protocols, enhancing team performance and efficiency.
- Served as OR Charge Nurse, overseeing daily operations including room assignments, staffing coordination, case prioritization, and real-time problem resolution
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
- Acted as liaison between surgeons, anesthesia, sterile processing, and PACU to support efficient case flow and minimize delays.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize preoperative patient assessments and care plans.
- Handled emergencies effectively by remaining calm under pressure and following established protocols for crisis situations in the operating room.
- Supported surgical teams to achieve successful patient outcomes by providing critical assistance during complex surgeries.
- Ensured a sterile environment for surgeries by adhering to strict protocols and guidelines.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay updated on new techniques and advances in perioperative nursing.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Acted as liaison between surgeons, anesthesia, sterile processing, and PACU to support efficient case flow and minimize delays.
Circulating OR Nurse
Christus St. Vincent Hospital
Santa Fe, NM
01.2022 - Current
- See above for circulator duties
- Specific specialties include: Arthroscopic sports ortho, breasts and plastics, hand and upper extremity, total joints.
- Assess patients for risk factors associated with the perioperative process.
- Assist anesthesia with inductions, intubations, extubation, and transfers.
- Maintain sterility and integrity of an operating room.
- Act as the "non-sterile" runner in the operating room.
- Responsible for surgical site preparations.
- Assess fire risk, equipment management, and overall safety of all staff in the operating room.
Pre-Op Nurse
OU Medical Health Science Center
Oklahoma City, OK
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Level One Trauma Center
- Administered pre-operative assessments and provided patient education on surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient preparation and care.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any changes to the healthcare team promptly.
- Assisted in developing and implementing pre-operative protocols to enhance patient safety.
- Acted as a relief charge as a traveler RN.
- Specific specialty preop protocols include: neuro, colorectal, hearts, cath lab, interventional radiology, as well as general, ENT, ortho trauma, eyes, GYN, urology.
- Picked up shifts in the ED to act as a resource RN, starting IV's, drawing labs, assisting with intubations etc.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Pre-op/PACU Staff Nurse
CHRISTUS St Vincent Regional Medical Center
Santa Fe, NM
02.2019 - 07.2021
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, maintaining compliance with protocols.
- Monitored patient recovery in post-anesthesia care unit, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Conducted thorough assessments to evaluate patient conditions, adjusting care strategies as needed.
- Streamlined inventory management for medical supplies, improving availability and reducing waste.
- Managed preop/OR linen supply ordering.
- Acted as pre-op charge
- Provided real-time clinical leadership and decision-making in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Supported staff through coaching, mentoring, and conflict resolution to maintain unit performance and morale.
- Partnered with perioperative leadership to identify workflow improvements and support quality initiatives.
- Acted as liaison between clinic scheduling, pre-anesthesia clinic, OR, and PACU leadership to coordinate care for patients.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients by adhering to strict infection control standards.
- Responded to schedule changes, delays, and emergencies while maintaining patient safety and communication.
- Assisted in regional blocks and setting up sterile bedside procedures.
- Frequently floated to PAIN procedures acting as preop, circulator, sedation RN, and PACU.
- Oversaw all preop calls made to patients to discuss upcoming surgeries as well as pre anesthesia clinic appointments.
- Patient education surrounding the peri-anesthesia process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM12-2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Fe Community College
Santa Fe, NM12-2018
Certification
- BLS/AED
- Certified perioperative nurse (CNOR)
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
Timeline
Circulating OR Nurse
Christus St. Vincent Hospital
01.2022 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
University Of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
12.2021 - Current
Pre-Op Nurse
OU Medical Health Science Center
07.2021 - 12.2021
Pre-op/PACU Staff Nurse
CHRISTUS St Vincent Regional Medical Center
02.2019 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
University of New Mexico
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Fe Community College