ASHLEY MCKINNIE
Grand Junction,TN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a strong background in patient care, triage, and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Skilled at staying calm under pressure, managing difficult patients, and juggling high-stress situations. Builds strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and excellent customer service. Organized and dependable, adept at prioritizing tasks with a positive attitude. Experienced leader in guiding teams, managing projects, and achieving objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ready to contribute to team success and tackle new challenges.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse II
Hardeman County Health Department
04.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
01.2023 - Current
- Upheld ethical standards in nursing practice by maintaining patient confidentiality, obtaining informed consent before invasive procedures, and advocating for patient autonomy.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Promoted continuity of care through thorough documentation of assessments, interventions, evaluations, and progress notes in electronic medical records.
- Supported family members during stressful situations by providing education on their loved one''s condition and offering emotional support.
- Provided high-quality care for critically ill patients with various conditions such as sepsis, respiratory failure, and multi-organ dysfunction.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care during shift changes by providing clear communication regarding patients'' status and needs to incoming nurses.
- Reduced complications by proficiently managing ventilator settings and adjusting medications according to patient response.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills, ultimately benefiting patient care.
Registered Nurse ICU - Travel/Seasonal
Baptist Memphis
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Sitter/Nurse Extern/Registered Nurse
HCA- Centennial Hospital
06.2018 - 11.2021
- Neuro ICU
- Demonstrated empathy and kindness to display positive character traits.
- Fostered emotional well-being in children by providing a nurturing, supportive, and engaging atmosphere.
- Provided overnight care for families on an as-needed basis, ensuring a secure environment while parents were away from home.
- Developed strong relationships with families by providing consistent communication about children''s progress and behavior.
- Administered medication according to parental instructions while closely observing potential side effects or adverse reactions in children.
Optometric Technician/ MA
Stones River Eyecare/Integrity Eye Care
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Operated and maintained lensometers, refraction units, auto-refractors, and visual field analyzers for patient testing.
- Input patient information and exam findings into electronic medical records system to facilitate accurate record-keeping.
- Assisted with insurance questions, eligibility, and prior authorizations of medications and glasses.
- Managed administrative duties with phone reception, appointment scheduling and payment processing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South College
Nashville,TN10-2020
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL11-2026
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Documentation and charting Systems EPIC & Meditech
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Intravenous therapy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Critical care
- Precepting
- Performing ekgs
- Complex Problem-solving
- High level of autonomy
- Supply restocking
Certification
- Registered Nurse-249277 Exp 2025
- ACLS Exp 2025-04
- BLS exp 2023-09
Charting systems
Meditech
EPIC
Timeline
Registered Nurse II
Hardeman County Health Department
04.2023 - Current
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse ICU - Travel/Seasonal
Baptist Memphis
10.2021 - 05.2023
Sitter/Nurse Extern/Registered Nurse
HCA- Centennial Hospital
06.2018 - 11.2021
Optometric Technician/ MA
Stones River Eyecare/Integrity Eye Care
06.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South College
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
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