Danielle Ashley
Fayetteville,GA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with a comprehensive background in emergency care, crisis management, and team leadership. Expertise in coordinating patient care, optimizing workflows, and training staff, leveraging extensive experience as a paramedic and firefighter to drive exceptional outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Supervisor
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
Fayetteville, GA
08.2013 - Current
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures through ongoing evaluations.
- Monitored treatment and care interventions to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Updated physicians on test results and collaborated on care plan development.
- Conducted bedside reporting and handoff during shift changes and patient transfers.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to enhance efficiency.
- Facilitated communication among patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Supervised nursing staff and managed daily operations for patient care.
- Trained new nurses on protocols, procedures, and best practices in care delivery.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance productivity and workflow efficiency.
- Conducted performance evaluations to provide feedback and support team development.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
Paramedic
Grady Memorial Hospital
Atlanta, GA
05.2010 - 08.2013
- Administered CPR and other life-saving techniques on patients in cardiac arrest.
- Treated patients suffering from heart attacks, strokes, and motor vehicle accident injuries.
- Evaluated emergency situations and prioritized medical care based on patient needs and severity.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies to promote best possible health outcomes.
- Maintained composure and took initiative in emergency situations to effectively manage crises.
- Followed protocols and procedures, ensuring safety of patients and paramedic crew during operations.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
Firefighter
DeKalb Fire Department
Decatur, GA
03.2005 - 05.2010
- Answered emergency situations quickly and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to injured individuals, enhancing survival outcomes in crisis situations.
- Checked hoses and breathing masks post-fire calls to ensure operational readiness and safety.
- Led and planned fire safety inspections to identify and mitigate unsafe conditions, promoting community safety.
- Inspected schools, theaters, offices and various other buildings to check for proper fire precautionary measures.
- Conducted scheduled drills and training to keep team responsive to emergency situations. to emergency situations through scheduled drills and training.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Albany State University
Albany, GA05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Exercise And Health Science
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV05-2015
Skills
- Patient assessment and care coordination
- Crisis management and process improvement
- Medical documentation and evidence-based practice
- Epic software proficiency
- Conflict resolution
- Process improvement
- Critical thinking skills
- Team collaboration and effective communication
- Staff leadership and patient education
- Patient relationship management
- Staff supervision
- Crisis management
- Clinical leadership
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification
- Advanced Life Support (ACLS) ceriticiaction
- stroke certified
- Nursing licensed
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Certification
- FEMA Certifications IS-00100, IS-00200, IS-00700, IS-002300a, Principles of building construction combustible, Fire behavior in a single family residence
- Ultrasound Guided IV certified
Accomplishments
- CARES Award
Timeline
Clinical Supervisor
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
08.2013 - Current
Paramedic
Grady Memorial Hospital
05.2010 - 08.2013
Firefighter
DeKalb Fire Department
03.2005 - 05.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Albany State University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise And Health Science
American Public University System