Ashley Farrell
Philadelphia
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Mother-Baby Unit
The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
2022.10 - Current
- Managed an assignment of 4-6 couplets per shift (both mother and baby patients)
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging postpartum recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions i.e. changing diapers, expected changes in newborns over the next 2 weeks, acute situations which would require an emergent visit, and day-to-day care for both mother and baby.
- Facilitated escalated care during acute status changes for the postpartum mother i.e. hemorrhages, cardiac events and infections.
- Facilitated escalated care during acute status changes for the postpartum newborn i.e. sepsis, opioid withdrawal, phototherapy, cardio/respiratory events, and temperature events.
- Cross-trained to care for step-down critical care newborns/infants in the Transitional Nursery
Registered Nurse, Trauma Center
Jefferson Torresdale Hospital
2021.04 - 2022.09
- Managed 5-6 patients on an orthopedic/trauma/medical-surgical floor at a Level II Trauma Center
- Specialized skills include titrating Heparin drips, managing acute/traumatic injuries, skeletal traction, thoracotomy drains, blood product transfusions, parenteral nutrition and NG tubes
- Experienced in performing EKGs, placing peripheral IVs, and foley catheter placement.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Passavant
2017.10 - 2021.03
- Managed 12-22 patients on a telemetry/medical-surgical unit
- Specialized skills include removing foley catheters, phlebotomy, obtaining vital signs, blood glucose checks, changing ileostomy/colostomy appliances, and administering tap-water enemas.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN05.2022
Diploma - Nursing
UPMC Mercy School of Nursing
Pittsburgh, PA12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
The Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA08.2010
Skills
- Wound care
- IV placement
- Pain management
- Breastfeeding support
- Electronic Medical Records
- Newborn care
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
- Trauma Course Certificate, 02/2022
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate, 10/2022
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certificate, 11/2022
- RN License, RN739792, Pennsylvania, 04/30/2026
Awards/Recognition
• Jefferson Health Nurse Excellence Award - "New Knowledge, Innovation, and Improvements" - 05/2022
• Daisy Award Winner x2 - 2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Mother-Baby Unit
The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
2022.10 - Current
Registered Nurse, Trauma Center
Jefferson Torresdale Hospital
2021.04 - 2022.09
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Passavant
2017.10 - 2021.03
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Diploma - Nursing
UPMC Mercy School of Nursing
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
The Pennsylvania State University
- Trauma Course Certificate, 02/2022
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate, 10/2022
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certificate, 11/2022
- RN License, RN739792, Pennsylvania, 04/30/2026
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