ATHENA ASHLEY
Hermitage,TN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with diverse experience in direct patient care, high-tech critical care and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult conflicts and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with colleagues and patients through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent care.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities and remain flexible at all times. To seek and maintain full-time position away from critical care nursing that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
ACLS
1
1
PALS
1
1
BLS
Work History
Registered Nurse, PICU
Monroe Carrel Jr. Children's Hospital Vanderbilt
Nashville, Tennessee
07.2019 - Current
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Travel Registered Nurse, Texas Children's, PICU
Trusted Health
Houston, Texas
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Delivered skilled, safe and compassionate care to patients with various critical ailments from respiratory distress to sepsis.
- Administered advanced medications and treatments to patients requiring continuous monitoring of vitals signs and response to care with immense attention to detail while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans as needed.
- Expert documentation of patient assessments, interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
- Developed great rapport with patients and families to establish trust and gain understanding of their medical history and care needs.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and family members to help cope with emotional challenges of illness.
Travel Registered Nurse, Phoenix Children's, NICU
Aya Healthcare
Phoenix, AZ
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Provided highly specialized care to critically I'll neonates
- Administered medications and fluids while continuously monitoring vital signs and patient condition.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
- Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
- Developed discharge plans for patients and provided information about follow-up care to reduce risk of readmission.
Travel Registered Nurse, PICU
Memorial Herman Children’s Hospital
Houston , TX
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Delivered top notch age-appropriate medical care for newborn, infant and adolescent ICU patients.
- Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
Travel Registered Nurse, Comer Children's, PICU
American Traveler Staffing Professionals
Chicago , IL
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Led daily nursing rounds to assess patient progress and address any concerns.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Belmont University
Skills
- Timely and clear communication
- Autonomous with high intrinsic motivation to perform
- Highly organized
- Great conflict resolution and people skills
- Leadership and management skills
- Positive and resilient attitude
- Honest and kind communication
- Customer Service
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Client Rapport-Building
- Schedule Management
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Safe Med Administration
- Positive and Resilient Attitude
Certification
CPR and Basic Life Support Certification
(Jan 2016 – Present)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (July
2019-Present)
Trauma Nursing Core Curriculum (Nov
2020- present)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program-NRP
(Aug 2021-present)
Emergency and Disaster Management
Certification (Aug 2017)
Stewards of Children: Child Sexual
Abuse Prevention Certification (Feb
2018)
QPR Gatekeeper for Suicide Prevention
Certification (Aug 2016)
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse, Texas Children's, PICU
Trusted Health
01.2022 - 08.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, PICU
Memorial Herman Children’s Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021
Travel Registered Nurse, Phoenix Children's, NICU
Aya Healthcare
06.2021 - 09.2021
Travel Registered Nurse, Comer Children's, PICU
American Traveler Staffing Professionals
01.2021 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse, PICU
Monroe Carrel Jr. Children's Hospital Vanderbilt
07.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Belmont University
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