ASHTON Kale
Buckeye
Summary
Enthusiastic RN eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel. Detail-oriented Organization and Time management
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Staff Nurse
Abrazo West Campus
Goodyear
01.2022 - Current
- Performed nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
- Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
- Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Identified problems, assisted in data gathering, proposed solutions and participated in evaluation of quality assurance issues.
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Assisted terminally ill patients with bathing, grooming and dressing.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
PACU Registered Nurse
Innovative Surgical Center
Surprise
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia.
USAF, National Guard, Andrews Air Force
12.2016 - 02.2019
- Responsible.
- Verbal and written communication, Received Army Achievement Metal for support of 58th Presidential inauguration.
- Provided on the ground medical support.
- Administered first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Gulf Coast State College
City, Panama, FL05.2021
LPN - Nursing
Choice Technical Center
Fort Walton Beach, FL05.2015
Some College (No Degree) - USAF MEDIC
USAF
San Antonio, TXSkills
- First Aid/CPR
- Flexible
- Team building
- Conflict resolution
- People skills
- Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Working collaboratively
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Life-sustaining machines
- PPE use
- Good work ethic
- Organization
Certification
- Outstanding Nursing Student, Gulf Coast State College
- The Army Achievement Medal - ARMY
- 30 Hour IV Certification - Clinical Solutions
- ACLS - American Heart Association
- BLS - American Heart Association
- CCRN
- TNCC
Timeline
ICU Staff Nurse
Abrazo West Campus
01.2022 - Current
PACU Registered Nurse
Innovative Surgical Center
06.2021 - 01.2022
USAF, National Guard, Andrews Air Force
12.2016 - 02.2019
Associate Degree - Nursing
Gulf Coast State College
LPN - Nursing
Choice Technical Center
Some College (No Degree) - USAF MEDIC
USAF