Katherine Ashby
Greenville,SC
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Prisma Health, adept in medication and IV administration and patient assessments. Demonstrates exceptional clinical judgment and compassion, significantly enhancing patient care. Skilled in mentoring and efficiently managing emergency situations, showcasing adaptability and empathy in high-pressure environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Prisma Health
08.2022 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Facilitated seamless transitions between different levels of care for patients by effectively collaborating with other specialty units, including intensive care and surgical departments.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up appointments to ensure understanding and adherence.
- Reduced wait times for patients by triaging cases accurately, prioritizing urgent needs, and delegating tasks efficiently.
- Assisted in life-saving measures such as CPR, defibrillation, airway management, and medication administration during critical emergencies.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
AnMed Health
07.2017 - 09.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Greenville Memorial Hospital
10.2016 - 07.2017
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
Emergency Room Travel Nurse
MedFirst Staffing LLC
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Maintained a high level of adaptability when transitioning between different facilities, quickly acclimating to new environments and team dynamics.
- Administered medications and treatments accurately, monitoring for potential adverse reactions or side effects to ensure patient safety.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, facilitating smooth transitions into the demanding role of an Emergency Room Travel Nurse.
- Coordinated seamless transfers between units or facilities when necessary for appropriate level-of-care provision or specialty services access.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Alegent Creighton Health
11.2012 - 06.2016
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Saint Mary
Omaha, NE05.2012
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Certification
- PALS
- ACLS
- TNCC
- ENPC
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Prisma Health
08.2022 - Current
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
10.2021 - 06.2022
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
AnMed Health
07.2017 - 09.2021
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Greenville Memorial Hospital
10.2016 - 07.2017
Emergency Room Travel Nurse
MedFirst Staffing LLC
06.2016 - 09.2016
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Alegent Creighton Health
11.2012 - 06.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Saint Mary
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