Ashton Fortner, BSN, RN
Myrtle Beach,SC
Summary
Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Supervisor
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Murrells Inlet, SC
09.2023 - Current
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings with physicians, pharmacists, social workers.
- Resolved conflicts between nursing staff members or between patients and families as needed.
- Conducted performance appraisals of nurses to evaluate their job performance.
- Responded promptly to customer complaints regarding service delivery issues.
- Reviewed patient charts for accuracy and completeness of documentation.
- Provided leadership during times of crisis or emergency situations in the unit.
Clinical Nurse II, Emergency Department
WakeMed Health
Garner, NC
01.2015 - 09.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Clinical Nurse, Emergency Department
UNC Health Care System
Rocky Mount, NC
01.2014 - 05.2016
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Clinical Nurse, Emergency Department
Novant Health- Franklin Medical Center
Louisburg, NC
07.2011 - 01.2015
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winston-Salem State University
12.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Vance-Granville Community College
05.2011
Skills
- Prioritizing Patients
- Patient Flow Coordination
- Patient Stabilization
- Nursing Standards
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Clear Patient Communication
- Nursing Assignments
- Staff Training
- Unit Oversight
- Patient Safety
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Clinical Leadership
- Patient care management
- Calm and Composed
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
- Emergency Nurses Association
- South Carolina Nurses Association
Certification
- TNCC- Trauma Nurse Core Course
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NIHSS- NIH Stroke Scale
- CPI- Crisis Prevention Intervention
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nurse Supervisor
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Clinical Nurse II, Emergency Department
WakeMed Health
01.2015 - 09.2022
Clinical Nurse, Emergency Department
UNC Health Care System
01.2014 - 05.2016
Clinical Nurse, Emergency Department
Novant Health- Franklin Medical Center
07.2011 - 01.2015
Master of Science - Nursing Education
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winston-Salem State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Vance-Granville Community College