Ashton Crosten
Buckhannon,West Virginia
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with 2 years of experience caring for patients within an Emergency Department setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top-quality care within a multidisciplinary team environment. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Joseph's Hospital
Buckhannon, WV
07.2023 - Current
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
- Assessed changes in patient condition and notified physician as needed.
- Provided patient care according to established standards and protocols.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Supported physicians during trauma resuscitations in the Emergency Department.
- Maintained accurate records of all assessments, treatments, medications administered, and other pertinent information related to patient's care.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Monitored condition of up to 4 patients per shift to identify concerning changes and mitigate symptoms.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Ensured proper handling of specimens for laboratory testing.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
United Hospital Center
Bridgeport, West Virginia
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
- Provided patient care according to established standards and protocols.
- Assessed changes in patient condition and notified physician as needed.
- Educated patients and families about health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Supported physicians during trauma resuscitations in the Emergency Department.
- Maintained accurate records of all assessments, treatments, medications administered, and other pertinent information related to patient's care.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Monitored condition of up to 6 patients per shift to identify concerning changes and mitigate symptoms.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, WV12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, WV05-2022
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Vitals monitoring
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Education
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Discharge Planning
- Patient Stabilization
- Emergency Care
- Seizure Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Multitasking
- Self Motivation
- Interpersonal Communication
- Medical Records Management
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptability
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Compassionate and Caring
MSN Clinical Rotations
Primary Care: St. Joseph's Rural Health Clinic January 2024 - April 2024
- Focused on rural population
- 180 clinical hours
- Number of patients seen daily ranged from 10-18
- Shared decision making, self patient assessments and health histories
- PAP smears and women's exams, patient assessments mastered
Certification
- BLS (10/2025)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Joseph's Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
United Hospital Center
07.2022 - 07.2023
Master of Science - Nursing
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Virginia Wesleyan College