ASHLEY HAMMAC
Pensacola,FL
Summary
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
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital
Pensacola , FL
2024.01 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Travel Registered Nurse
Munson Medical Center
Traverse City , MI
2023.06 - 2023.12
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Travel Registered Nurse
OR Nurses Nationwide
Germantown , TN
2022.08 - 2023.05
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Learned and developed unique skills, specialties and practices based on site and patient needs.
- Adhered to infection-control policies and protocols to protect employees and patients.
- Developed and executed care plans for assigned patients.
- Documented and communicated actions and irregularities to maintain continuity among nursing teams.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
- Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observations.
Travel Registered Nurse
Camden Clark Medical Center
Parkersburg , WV
2023.01 - 2023.04
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Assisted in planning individual treatment programs in consultation with Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing and other staff using established knowledge and resources in planning care and patient teaching.
- Responded to codes or patient crises as part of rapid-response team.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Learned and developed unique skills, specialties and practices based on site and patient needs.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Adhered to infection-control policies and protocols to protect employees and patients.
- Administered medications intravenously, by injection or orally.
Travel Registered Nurse
Norton Brownsboro Hospital
Louisville , KY
2022.09 - 2022.12
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare/ Piedmont Newton Hospital
Covington , GA
2022.05 - 2022.08
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Charge Nurse
Baptist Hospital
Pensacola , FL
2021.04 - 2022.05
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement, and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Prioritized care and assessed needs through skilled triaging of incoming phone calls from ER and inpatient units.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Baptist Hospital
Pensacola , FL
2017.03 - 2021.04
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Addison, IL04.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis Institute.
Pensacola, FL12.2016
Skills
- Plan of Action Implementation
- Performance Evaluations
- Medical Screening
- Patient Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Care Oversight
- Accurate Documentation
- Attention to Detail
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Staff Supervision
- Creative Problem Solving
Certification
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association - 2022
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, American Heart Association - 2022
- NIH Stroke Scale - 2023
References
Jeffery Appleby
- Surgical Unit Manager at Baptist Hospital
- 850-712-8434
- 1000 W Moreno Street, Pensacola, FL 32501
- jeffery.appleby@bhcpns.org
Heather Schultz
- Surgical Unit Charge Nurse at Baptist Hospital
- 850-529-3587
- 1000 W Moreno Street, Pensacola, FL 32501
- heather.schultz@bhcpns.org
Kathleen Underwood
- Registered Nurse on Surgical Unit at Baptist Hospital
- 850-982-1199
- 1000 W Moreno Street, Pensacola, FL 32501
- kathleen.underwood@bhcpns.org
Ashlee Payton
- Assistant Nurse Manager of the Ortho Medical-Surgical Unit at Norton Brownsboro Hospital
- 270-317-3938
- 4960 Norton Healthcare Blvd, Louisville, KY 40241
- dunnadd@yahoo.com
Donna Monroe
• Charge Nurse of the med/surg Cardiac Telemetry Unit at Camden Clark Medical Center
• 304-488-3988
• 800 Garfield Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26101
• lenora2583@hotmail.com
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital
2024.01 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Munson Medical Center
2023.06 - 2023.12
Travel Registered Nurse
Camden Clark Medical Center
2023.01 - 2023.04
Travel Registered Nurse
Norton Brownsboro Hospital
2022.09 - 2022.12
Travel Registered Nurse
OR Nurses Nationwide
2022.08 - 2023.05
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare/ Piedmont Newton Hospital
2022.05 - 2022.08
Charge Nurse
Baptist Hospital
2021.04 - 2022.05
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Baptist Hospital
2017.03 - 2021.04
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis Institute.
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association - 2022
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, American Heart Association - 2022
- NIH Stroke Scale - 2023
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