Ashton Neal
Mechanicsburg,PA
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
UPMC Pinnacle
04.2023 - Current
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
- Streamlined workflow processes for increased efficiency in providing comprehensive care to patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement holistic care approaches for chronic disease management.
- Promoted health maintenance and disease prevention through patient education and counseling on lifestyle modifications.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals, and gynecological examinations.
Family Medicine Nurse Triage
Penn State Health
09.2019 - 04.2023
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider as needed.
- Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Suggested appropriate disposition to acting physicians based on assessment.
Senior Attending Nurse
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
11.2018 - 09.2019
- Provided direct oversight and leadership to clinic LPN's
- Run monthly staff meetings and committees
- Safety Champion
- Joint Commission preparedness in clinic
- Manage daily staff schedules, payroll, staff evaluations, and staff discipline
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Pediatric Nurse Manager
Hamilton Health Center
01.2018 - 11.2018
- - Direct supervision of Medical Assistant Team Leads
- - Performed nurse triage
- - Coordinator of VFC program
- - Approved staff time approval and payroll
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune
09.2016 - 12.2017
- Primary care, assessment, and evaluation of neonatal and pediatric patients
- Performed IV therapy, venipuncture, injections, EKG's
- Team lead coordinator
- Clinical preceptor and mentor
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse
Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune
04.2015 - 09.2016
- Provided comprehensive exams and assessments in a Neonatal Intensive Care environment
- Performed IV therapy, airway management, central line maintenance, medication administration
- Unit Charge Nurse
- Assistant Divison Officer
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
03.2012 - 03.2015
- Provided comprehensive assessments and interventions in a Neonatal Intensive Care environment
- Performed IV therapy, IV sedation, respiratory management, central line maintenance
- Unit Charge Nurse
- Neonatal Transport Team Member
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
UPMC Pinnacle
06.2011 - 01.2012
- Examine, care for, and treat patients on a Medical-Surgical Unit
- Provided detailed comprehensive medical assessments to neurological-impaired patients
- Healthcare collaboration
- NIH certification
Nurse Supervisor
Brookline Manor
06.2010 - 06.2011
- Provided oversight and leadership to clinical support staff
- Delivered palliative care to hospice patients
- Participated in a multidisciplinary team approach to patient care
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner
Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Messiah College
Mechanicsburg, PA05.2010
Skills
- Patient Education
- Patient Communication
- Preventive Care
- Diagnostic Screenings
- Physical assessments
- Care Coordination
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Chronic Disease Management
- Clinical Care Standards
Certification
Basic Life Support, 2006-present
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), 2022-present
Credentialing
PA RN License RN616576, 2010-present
PA CRNP License SP027008, 2022-present
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
UPMC Pinnacle
04.2023 - Current
Family Medicine Nurse Triage
Penn State Health
09.2019 - 04.2023
Senior Attending Nurse
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
11.2018 - 09.2019
Pediatric Nurse Manager
Hamilton Health Center
01.2018 - 11.2018
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune
09.2016 - 12.2017
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse
Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune
04.2015 - 09.2016
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
03.2012 - 03.2015
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
UPMC Pinnacle
06.2011 - 01.2012
Nurse Supervisor
Brookline Manor
06.2010 - 06.2011
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner
Messiah University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Messiah College