Ashton Graves
Jackson,MS
Summary
I am a Family Nurse practitioner with over 4 years of critical care experience at the UMMC level-1 trauma center Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit working as a registered nurse. I believe this experience will lead to me excel as a provider working in a primary care setting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
University Of Mississippi Medical Center Holmes County
Jackson, Mississippi
06.2020 - Current
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol, and procedures
- Successfully managed multiple tasks while maintaining focus on providing safe, high-quality patient care
- Performed bedside procedures, including intubation, central line placement, arterial lines, chest tubes and wound care.
Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit Student Tech
University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
Jackson, Mississippi
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Assisted nurses with patient admissions, calculated patients' intake and output, recorded vital signs, and collected lab specimens.
Medical Surgical Float Pool Student Tech
University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
Jackson, Mississippi
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Took vital signs, helped ambulate patients, assisted patients with personal hygiene, checked patients' blood glucose level, and assisted with tracheostomy care and ostomy care.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Mississippi Medical Center
05.2020
Master of Science in Nursing -
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Certifications And Licensure
- Registered Nurse, Mississippi Board of Nursing, 05/2020, Current
- Family Nurse Practitioner, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board, 06/2024 (anticipated)
- Basic Life Support, 05/2018, Current
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, 05/2020, Current
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Certification, 05/2019, Current
Clinical Rotations
- 03/2023, St. Dominic’s Gynecologic Oncology, 90, Precepted clinical hours treating women with abnormal pap smears, as well as cervical, endometrial and ovarian cancers. Completed many pap smears and learned about different gynecological cancer treatment.
- 06/2023, Madison-Ridgeland Children’s Clinic, 125, Precepted clinical hours treating a variety of pediatric patients ranging from newborns to 18 years old patients. Performed many physical exams of pediatric patients and assisted with treatment plans for pediatric specific diseases.
- 09/2023 - 05/2024, St. Dominic’s Family Medicine of Madison, 405, Over 405 hours of clinical experience in Primary Care. Able to see patients on my own, complete physical assessments, diagnose, and come up with a treatment plan with my preceptor.
Activities
- Member of UMMC’s Professional Development Program: September 2021- present
- Member of UMMC Unit Practice Council: July 2020- present
- Member of Stroke Task Force Committee: July 2020- present
Awards
Received 8 DAISY Awards. The DAISY Award is an international recognition program that celebrates the extraordinary compassion nurses provide their patients and families every day.
References
- Valerie Fagan, BSN, RN, CCRN Nurse Educator, Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit, University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2500 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39216, vfagan@umc.edu, 601-815-7737
- Lucas Sandroni, BSN, RN, CCRN Nurse Manager III, Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit, University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2500 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39216, lsandroni@umc.edu, 601-815-1611
Timeline
Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
University Of Mississippi Medical Center Holmes County
06.2020 - Current
Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit Student Tech
University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
08.2019 - 05.2020
Medical Surgical Float Pool Student Tech
University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
10.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Master of Science in Nursing -
University of Mississippi Medical Center