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Maria Ashley
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Licensure
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse: Emergency Room
Tennova Healthcare
05.2019 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Maintained a calm and professional demeanor during high-stress situations, effectively managing patient expectations and alleviating concerns.
- Complete patient care in acute care setting of Level 3 emergency department with 1:8 nurse/patient ratio.
- Provided compassionate care for patients experiencing acute symptoms, offering emotional support and comfort during stressful situations.
- Integrated evidence-based practices into daily tasks, ensuring consistency in delivering high-quality care across all populations served.
- Detected, monitored and attempted to prevent complications associated with health situations or treatment plans.
- Served as a mentor for new nursing staff members by sharing clinical expertise and supporting their ongoing growth as trauma nurses.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for variety of illnesses and injuries.
- Led debriefing sessions after critical incidents to identify areas for improvement and apply lessons learned to future care.
- Optimized workflow efficiency with rigorous prioritization of tasks during high-pressure situations involving multiple critical patients simultaneously.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- 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.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Improved patient satisfaction by carefully evaluating their needs and developing personalized discharge plans.
- Advocated for patients' best interests, working closely with healthcare providers to develop appropriate treatment plans and interventions.
Registrar: Emergency Room
Tennova Healthcare
06.2017 - 09.2018
- Obtain patient identification to accurately place or find patient in EMR.
- Provide the correct patient arm band and ensure properly placed
- Obtain patients’ demographics and obtain signatures for consent to treat and HIPPA.
- Verify insurance coverage, copays, and communicate them to our discharge office.
- Ensured patient safety by verifying identification and cross-checking information against electronic health records before registering or updating existing accounts.
- Effectively registered approximately 80 patients in 9 hours.
Transcriptionist: Medical Records
Cole’s Chiropractic Clinic
01.2014 - 08.2015
- Adapted quickly to new technology platforms and software programs introduced within the workplace, enhancing overall efficiency levels.
- Transferred information from paper medical documents onto EMR database.
- Checked patients into the clinic by confirming appointments and updating demographic information.
- Maintained strict confidentiality with sensitive information, ensuring patient trust and privacy.
- Stayed organized and kept detailed records to accurately track progress and patient information.
- Updated electronic medical records with current patient data and physician notes.
- Verified and updated demographic and insurance information to medical records.
- Efficiently transcribed a total of 7 years of medical records onto an EMR in approximately 11 months.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
05.2019
Associate Degree in Liberal Arts -
05.2017
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Decision making
- Adaptability
- Leadership and communication
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Management
- Care Planning
- Critical Care
- Patient Discharge
- Team Coordination
- Emergency Response
- Triage
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse, Tennessee Board of Nursing - June 2019 No. 238256
- BLS - American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) Certification
- ALS - Advanced Life Support (ALS)
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NIHSS - National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale
- Guided Imagery with Patients: Advanced Training for Nurses Certification
- Suicide Prevention Certification
Accomplishments
- Perfect Attendance for 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
- Top 10% of Dyer County High School Graduating Class in 2015
Volunteer Experience
- American Nurses Association
- American Red Cross Blood Drive
- Relay for Life, 2013, 2014, 2015
References
- Dr. Patty Orr, Ed.D., MSN, BSN, RN, Chair of Excellence, Associate Professor of Nursing, Austin Peay State University, McCord, Room 309, P. O. Box 4658, Clarksville, TN, 37044, (931) 221-6291, orrp@apsu.edu
- Mrs. Bettina Shank, MSN, RN, CNE, Assistant Professor of Nursing, Austin Peay State University, McCord, Room 316, P. O. Box 4658, Clarksville, TN, 37044, (931) 221-6344, shankb@apsu.edu
- Crystal Scott, Registered Nurse, (931) 338-9176, crystal.white1293@gmail.com
- Meghan Hatfield, Registered Nurse, (253) 820-0337, mhatfield12@icloud.com
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkWork Location
RemoteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursPaid time offWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leave401k matchCompany CultureStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work weekPersonal development programsSoftware
Excel
PowerPoint
Outlook
Forms
Skype
Zoom
Microsoft Office
Teams
EMR
Affiliations
- Tennova Healthcare
Timeline
Registered Nurse: Emergency Room - Tennova Healthcare
05.2019 - Current
Registrar: Emergency Room - Tennova Healthcare
06.2017 - 09.2018
Transcriptionist: Medical Records - Cole’s Chiropractic Clinic
01.2014 - 08.2015
Austin Peay State University - Bachelor of Science in Nursing,
Austin Peay State University - Associate Degree in Liberal Arts,
- Registered Nurse, Tennessee Board of Nursing
- American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) Certification
- Advanced Life Support (ALS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Guided Imagery with Patients: Advanced Training for Nurses Certification
- Suicide Prevention Certification
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