Ashley Craig
Hartsel
Summary
Experienced, versatile, and registered nurse dedicated to delivering high-quality care to patients. Proven leader skilled in uniting and guiding nursing teams to achieve patient care goals and enhance satisfaction. Focused on driving innovation and improving patient outcomes to ensure the best possible care for all individuals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Supervisor
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
- Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
- Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
- Consistently acted as a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met while navigating complex healthcare systems.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Cultivated an atmosphere of teamwork and open communication among staff members, resulting in a more cohesive work environment and greater job satisfaction for the nursing team.
- Led quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing overall patient outcomes within the department through close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Streamlined medical documentation processes for increased accuracy and efficiency in data management.
Registered Nurse
Ageless Men's Health
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Registered Nurse
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
06.2020 - 05.2022
- Educated patients and family members about preventive health care and recovery.
- Led group and individual health coaching for patients and families.
- Collaborated with physicians and staff in other disciplines.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop care plans for patients with complex medical needs.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Oversaw patient immunization, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.
- Reviewed staffing patterns and census of nursing units, meeting staffing needs and budgetary controls.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Met with administrator to discuss patient care status, issues and information.
Private Duty Nurse
MGA Healthcare Staffing
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in patient's condition.
- Reported patient assessment findings and physical and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention for progress towards care goals.
- Performed wound care, monitored catheters and recorded food and fluid intake.
Registered Nurse
Mid-Step Services
01.2017 - 09.2019
- Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
- Performed wound care, monitored catheters and recorded food and fluid intake.
- Reported patient assessment findings and physical and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention for progress towards care goals.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Assessed signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in patient's condition.
- Discussed individualized education to answer questions for patients and family.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
LPN Charge Nurse
Kingsley Specalty Care
05.2013 - 12.2016
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City, IA05.2015
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Creative Problem Solving
- Compassionate and Caring
- Attention to Detail
- Clinical leadership
Timeline
RN Supervisor
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ageless Men's Health
05.2022 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
06.2020 - 05.2022
Private Duty Nurse
MGA Healthcare Staffing
10.2019 - 05.2020
Registered Nurse
Mid-Step Services
01.2017 - 09.2019
LPN Charge Nurse
Kingsley Specalty Care
05.2013 - 12.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Iowa Tech Community College
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