Ashlynn Pena
Palmetto
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Pediatric Urgent Care Technician with 4 years of pediatric healthcare experience, currently facilitated with Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital at After Hours Pediatric Urgent Care. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Seeking to transition into a pediatric oncology Nurse Residency to contribute evidenced-based nursing practice with a commitment to providing safe, compassionate and high-quality pediatric care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Urgent Care Tech
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
09.2025 - Current
- Medication Administration among pediatric patients with accurate documentation and monitoring for therapeutic response.
- Perform patient intake, including obtaining vital signs, and documenting patients' histories in EPIC
- Assisted with clinical procedures and direct patient care
- Perform splinting in pediatric patients
- Promote patient safety and infection prevention while ensuring efficient patient flow and quality of care delivery
- Strong communication and teamwork while supporting patients and families throughout the care experience
Patient Care Technician
North Central Baptist - Medical Surgical Pediatric Acute Unit
10.2022 - 06.2025
- Obtain and record vital signs with recognition of any changes to assigned RN
- Responded up to 25 patient calls per shift in a timely and efficient manner. Determined need and provided for care of individuals
- Observed physical and emotional changes; reported patient conditions to nurses
- Charted patient blood pressures, temperatures, blood sugar levels and vitals, using flowsheets.
- Completed training in level 4 NICU
Babysitter
09.2021 - 12.2024
- Provide after-school, evening and weekend babysitting services for families with up to 3 children ranging from infants to pre-teens.
- Prepare healthy meals, lead children in fun activities, follow parents' instructions and keep children's safety and well-being as the #1 priority in all babysitting engagements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
09.2026
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Northwest Vista College
07.2024
CCMA program - undefined
Brennan High School
06.2022
Skills
- Pediatric vital sign assessment
- Detailed epic documentation
- Adaptability in dynamic settings
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Proficient in Safety Procedures
- Emotional resilience and professionalism
- Family centered care approach
- Prioritization skills
- Proficient in medical terminology
- Experienced with Microsoft Office applications
- Basic life support
Clinical Skills - Brandon, HCA
- Clinical rotation in pediatric ER, adult ER, and adult ICU
- Medication administration with monitoring therapeutic response, and accurate documentation
- Comprehensive patient assessments, planning, and interventions
- Intravenous (IV) insertion and maintenance
- Sterile technique with foley catheter insertion and care
- Vital signs, blood glucose, and EKG assessment with interpretation
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) assistance with an adult patient
- SBAR communication and interdisciplinary handoff report
Certification
- CCMA Certification, NHA
- BLS, American Heart Association
- MARCUS Training
Recognitions
Tulip award, North Central Baptist Hospital, 2024
Timeline
Urgent Care Tech
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
09.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
North Central Baptist - Medical Surgical Pediatric Acute Unit
10.2022 - 06.2025
Babysitter
09.2021 - 12.2024
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Northwest Vista College
CCMA program - undefined
Brennan High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing