Spencer Ashby
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Dynamic emergency room NP with unique experience treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff in a level-one trauma center, as well in geriatrics with chronic illness. Strong ability to leverage critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in acute and chronic settings. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks and navigates chronic illness in clinic setting. Graduate education specific to geriatric acute care in attempt to better care for, evaluate, diagnose, treat and educate critically and chronically ill patients in fast-paced and high acuity settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Nurse Practitioner
University Health Hospital
Kansas City, MO
08.2022 - Current
- Conduct thorough subjective and physical examinations on up to 30 patients per 12-hour shift.
- Develop differential diagnoses based on individual examination and ordered and interpreted all appropriate diagnostic testing.
- Treat patients based on thorough examination, symptom management, and interpretation of diagnostic results and comorbidities.
- Collaborates with multiple interdisciplinary teams, as well as collaborating physician, regarding patient care.
- Perform laceration repairs, incision and drainage procedures, irrigation of multiple body areas, and various other procedures.
- Regularly refer patients to various medical specialists for more specialized care.
Nurse Practitioner
Pain Source Solutions
North Kansas City, MO
01.2025 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive pain related health assessments to evaluate patient needs and develop individualized care plans for pain management.
- Collaborated with anesthesia team to ensure optimal patient outcomes during surgical procedures, injections.
- Educated patients on pre-operative and post-operative care and procedure education enhancing recovery and satisfaction levels.
- Managed medication administration, monitoring for efficacy and adverse reactions to improve patient safety.
Adjunct Faculty Professor - Nurse Practitioner
Graceland University
Kansas City, Missouri
01.2022 - Current
- Engage 10+ students per class with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Develop and implement acute care curriculum for improved learning and student performance.
- Display professional demeanor and serve as role model for students.
Nurse Practitioner
Anesthesia Associates Of Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Assessed up to 22 patients per day to determine individual needs in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Explained medications and side effects to patients and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
- Listened to patient concerns and detailed alternative therapies for treatment of acute and chronic pain.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Truman Medical Center - Health Science District
Kansas City, Missouri
02.2017 - 06.2021
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to up to 40+ critically ill patients.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Education
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Graceland University
Independence, MO12-2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Graceland University
Lamoni, IA12-2016
High School Diploma -
Raytown High School
Raytown, MO05-2012
Skills
- Emergency room procedures
- Coordination of care with multidisciplinary teams
- Classroom management understanding
- Prompt evaluation and treatment of acutely and chronically ill patients
Certification
- TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ENPC - Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
- Triage Certified
- Preceptor Certified
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Pain Source Solutions
01.2025 - Current
Emergency Room Nurse Practitioner
University Health Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Adjunct Faculty Professor - Nurse Practitioner
Graceland University
01.2022 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Anesthesia Associates Of Kansas City
07.2021 - 12.2022
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Truman Medical Center - Health Science District
02.2017 - 06.2021
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Graceland University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Graceland University
High School Diploma -
Raytown High School