Ashton Gordon
Atlanta,GA
Summary
In search of a challenging career opportunity within a progressive company where my work experience will have valuable application and utilization of my knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Agency RN
Staff Relief Inc
09.2023 - Current
- Reviewed care plans to verify patient's diagnosis, treatment goals and specific nursing orders.
- Observed patients under treatment to identify progress or side effects of medications.
- Collected samples for lab testing to diagnose conditions.
- Assisted ailing patients with eating and bathing to support activities of daily living.
- Administered injections, prescribed medications and enemas and cleaned and dressed wounds to assist with basic medical care.
- Cooperated with other agencies to provide continuity of care and implement comprehensive care plans.
ED Nurse/Technician
Emory University Hospital
07.2017 - Current
- Assessed extent and nature of injury or illness to prioritize and establish medical procedures.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by triaging, taking vital signs, and drawing blood.
- Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
- Applied orthopedic devices like traction and OCL splints.
- Inserted peripheral IVs and administered medications/blood products.
- Decontaminated and sanitized all equipment, instruments and supplies.
- Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients, and visitors.
Agency RN
WellStar
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and utilizing strong clinical judgment.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various nursing skills such as IV insertion, wound care management, and vital signs monitoring.
- Maintained infection control protocols consistently while delivering direct patient care services in various clinical settings.
Agency RN
Jasper Memorial Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided care for patients across the continum.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
ICHD RN
DaVita
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Emergency Medical Technician
Enhanced Medical Transport
05.2015 - 09.2017
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Executed stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring to treat patients.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
Emergency Medical Technician
Tristar Ambulance
06.2015 - 07.2017
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Executed stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring to treat patients.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South College-Atlanta
Atlanta, Ga09.2021
Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician
Fortis College
Smyrna, GA09.2015
No Degree - Nursing
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GASkills
- Basic Trauma Life Support
- Injury Assessment and Prioritization
- Emergency Medical Team Coordination
- ACLS
- Vital Sign Assessment
- Venipuncture Procedures
- Triage
Certification
ACLS Certification
BLS Certification
NIH Stroke Certification
Timeline
Agency RN
WellStar
02.2024 - 05.2024
Agency RN
Staff Relief Inc
09.2023 - Current
Agency RN
Jasper Memorial Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023
ICHD RN
DaVita
02.2023 - 05.2023
ED Nurse/Technician
Emory University Hospital
07.2017 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Tristar Ambulance
06.2015 - 07.2017
Emergency Medical Technician
Enhanced Medical Transport
05.2015 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South College-Atlanta
Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician
Fortis College
No Degree - Nursing
University of West Georgia
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