Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Relevant Skills
Certification
Languages
Hobbies and Interests
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Ashleigh Garrison

Anderson

Summary

Registered nurse with strong experience in delivering quality care to patients. Professional with a combination of practice in critical care, post-anesthesia care, medical-surgical, and telemetry care. Strong knowledge of medicine, pharmacology and standards of care in the hospital setting. Caring and reliable person with a reputation for building a great rapport between medical providers and patients. Committed to making patients more informed and comfortable during their care.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

AnMed Health Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.

Registered Nurse, PACU

AnMed Health Medical Center
10.2020 - 04.2023
  • Responded to emergency situations where patients are in life-threatening conditions by following the correct procedure and maintaining a calm and effective demeanor.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.

Registered Nurse, ICU

AnMed Health Medical Center
02.2017 - 10.2020
  • Followed a treatment plan and medication schedule ordered by the doctor and assessed patient pain levels during the hospital stay.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Clemson Downs
10.2016 - 12.2017
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Anderson University
Anderson, SC
12.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Clemson University
Clemson, SC
07.2019

Associate of Science - Nursing

Tri-County Technical College
Pendleton, SC
12.2017

Certificate - Practical Nursing

Tri-County Technical College
Pendleton, SC
08.2016

Skills

  • Blood draw and sample collection
  • Patient condition monitoring
  • HIPAA compliance
  • EPIC software proficiency
  • Equipment and instrument sterilization
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Charting and documentation
  • Teamwork and conflict resolution

Relevant Skills

  • Dedicated patient advocate, which has me putting the needs and care of the patient above everything else.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, since much of this job requires speaking to patients kindly and discussing care with other medical staff.
  • Expert multitasker and highly organized, which makes it easier for me to manage several patients on my caseload at once.
  • Respected team player throughout my career, equipping me with the right mindset to want to offer anything I can to help improve patient outcomes.
  • Excellent sense of integrity and honesty when dealing with sensitive subjects and situations related to patients.

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN) - current
  • Licensed Practical Nurse - 2016-2017
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
  • Completed Anmed Health's Rhythms Course
  • Completed Anmed Health's Preceptor Course

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Hobbies and Interests

During my days off, I enjoy baking, spending time outdoors, and spending quality time with my family. I enjoy baking and crafting cake pops, cupcakes, and cookies. I make a lot of cake pops for family and friend's birthdays and events. I enjoy spending time with family on our boat on Lake Hartwell. We also have a small farm with horses, goats, pigs, ducks, and chickens. In the afternoons, my family can be found outside enjoying the sunshine in some form of an activity. 

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

AnMed Health Medical Center
05.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, PACU

AnMed Health Medical Center
10.2020 - 04.2023

Registered Nurse, ICU

AnMed Health Medical Center
02.2017 - 10.2020

Licensed Practical Nurse

Clemson Downs
10.2016 - 12.2017

Master of Science - Nursing

Anderson University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Clemson University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Tri-County Technical College

Certificate - Practical Nursing

Tri-County Technical College
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