Lady-Ashley King
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams focused on optimizing patient care and support . Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
WellStar Health System
06.2018 - Current
- Wellstar Enterprise Support Team- fulfilling Adult and Pediactric emergency room staffing needs of six hospitals within the Wellstar Health System: Atlanta Medical Center (level l trauma center), Cobb Hospital, Douglas Hospital, Kennestone Hospital (level ll trauma center), North Fulton Hospital and Paulding Hospital with 2 hour notice of placement.
- Competent in care of high acuity and trauma patients within the adult and geriatric population.
- Excels at communication, ensuring proper treatment plans, comprehensive patient care and effective nurse to nurse hand-off.
- Cross trained as ICU nurse, experience working covid ICU caring for 2-3 patients at a time.
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Cooley Dickinson
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for variety of illnesses and injuries.
- Observed patient condition and notified physician of patient reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Baylor Scott & White
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Travel Nurse- Intensive Care Unit
Ascension Providence Hospital
02.2021 - 03.2021
- Cared for patients on the designated Covid Unit.
- Tirated high alert medications/IV infusions such as Rocuronium, Nimbex, Argatroban, Vasopressin and Phenylephrine.
- Adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
Travel Nurse- Emergency Department Float Pool
Piedmont Healthcare
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Staffed needs of four emergency rooms within the Piedmont Healthcare System: Rockdale, Athens (level ll trauma center), Walton and Newton.
- Cared for ICU patients holding in emergency room due to Covid-19.
- Maintained and improved Piedmont's reputation and positive image through excellent customer service skills and flexibility in the markets served.
Travel Nurse- Emergency Deprtment
Piedmont Healthcare
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Joined RN team for a 34 bed emergency room at Piedmont Rockdale Hospital.
- Coordinated care with full-time nursing staff to maintain safe and effective care to patients with different acuity levels in a time-restricted and demanding environment.
Intensive Care Unit Nurse
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
03.2020
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families’ cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
WellStar Health System
07.2015 - 12.2021
- Communicate and collaborate with physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal care for patients in a timely manner.
- Experience with downtime paper charting and computer software such as EPIC and McKesson.
- Collection and interpretation of clinical data which include but not limited to vital signs, ekgs and lab results.
- Supervise emergency department technicians and preceptor to new nursing staff and students.
- Experience with administering blood/blood products and high alert medications/ IV infusions such as heparin, insulin, Cardizem, Diprivan, Levophed and Nitroglycerin.
- Assist physicians with procedures such as central lines, intubations, chest tube placement and conscious sedation.
- Accessing ports, insertion of nasogastric/orogastric tubes and foley catheters, experience with murphy drips and morgan lens eye irrigation.
- Experience in providing care for pediatric and burn patients.
- Developing care plans and providing therapeutic communication for Psychiatric/Mental health patients.
- Competent in collecting legal blood alcohol test for law enforcement.
- Daisy award nominee.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercer University, Georgia Baptist College of Nursing
Atlanta, Georgia05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Berry College
Mount Berry, Georgia2011
Skills
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Adaptable
- Culturally competent care
- Patient and family advocacy authority
- Patient-focused care
- Strategic decision making
- Critical care nursing
- Patient evaluation/intervention
Certification
- Registered Nurse - State of Georgia, Massachusetts, California, New York, Minnesota
- BCLS - Basic Life Support
- TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
- ACLS - Advance Cardiac Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ENPC- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
- NIHSS- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale
- NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Cooley Dickinson
01.2023 - 08.2023
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Baylor Scott & White
09.2021 - 11.2021
Travel Nurse- Intensive Care Unit
Ascension Providence Hospital
02.2021 - 03.2021
Travel Nurse- Emergency Department Float Pool
Piedmont Healthcare
11.2020 - 01.2021
Travel Nurse- Emergency Deprtment
Piedmont Healthcare
08.2020 - 10.2020
Intensive Care Unit Nurse
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
03.2020
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
WellStar Health System
06.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
WellStar Health System
07.2015 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercer University, Georgia Baptist College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Berry College
Similar Profiles
Rebecca Bates CPCRebecca Bates CPC
Certified Professional Coder at Augusta University Health System / Wellstar Health SystemCertified Professional Coder at Augusta University Health System / Wellstar Health System
Alicia Duvall, MSN, RNAlicia Duvall, MSN, RN
Director, Medical Oncology & Infusion at Wellstar Health SystemDirector, Medical Oncology & Infusion at Wellstar Health System
Hailey AlewineHailey Alewine
Float Nursing Care Partner at WellStar Health SystemFloat Nursing Care Partner at WellStar Health System
Tiffany EdwardsTiffany Edwards
Chart Deficiency Analyst at WellStar Health System IncChart Deficiency Analyst at WellStar Health System Inc
Paul ComriePaul Comrie
Stream Manager at Nokia USA IncStream Manager at Nokia USA Inc