Shirra Ashworth

League City, TX ***** 281-***-**** ad4dxg@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Dedicated and self-motivated Registered Nurse with 15 years of experience. Proven track record of ensuring the highest quality patient care through attention to detail and establishing strong rapport with patients and families. Possesses a positive attitude, direct assertive communication style, and thrives as a team player for physicians, staff nurses, and all forms of authority.

Experience

Clinical Care Coordinator/Charge Nurse

HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress (2021-2023)

• Coordinated care for endoscopy, ophthalmology, pain management, and bronchoscopy patients, both acutely ill inpatients and outpatients, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of services.

• Managed scheduling of procedures in three endoscopy rooms with multiple physicians, maintaining daily workflow and optimizing resource utilization.

• Assigned tasks and responsibilities for outpatient services and the Endoscopy department, ensuring smooth operations and timely patient care.

• Provided comprehensive care for patients in both pre-operative and post-operative settings, addressing their needs and ensuring their comfort and safety throughout the perioperative period.

• Conducted monthly audits of time-outs, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and standards.

• Served as a knowledgeable resource for staff members, providing guidance and support to enhance patient care delivery and departmental efficiency.

• Participated in weekly meetings with the director, contributing insights and recommendations to improve departmental operations and patient outcomes. Cath Lab Level IV Critical Care Nurse

HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress (2018-2021)

• Maintained strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Worked in a fast-paced environment

• Managed admissions and discharges

• Monitored patients pre/post and intra-op procedures

• Administered medications and conscious sedation

• Expertise in various procedures including LHC, STEMI call, Angioplasty, Impella, Balloon Pump, and more

Endoscopy Staff Nurse

HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest (2016-2018)

• Monitored patients across all age groups throughout the perioperative continuum, encompassing preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases, ensuring optimal care and safety.

• Demonstrated proficiency in initiating IV lines and conducting blood draws, facilitating streamlined patient assessment and management processes.

• Collaborated closely with physicians and anesthesiologists, providing essential support and demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills during various procedures.

• Administered medications and delivered conscious sedation during procedures such as colonoscopies, esophagogastroduodenoscopies (EGD), bronchoscopies, PEG tube placements, and Epidural Steroid Injections, prioritizing patient comfort and safety.

• Expertly collected biopsy samples and meticulously labeled them during procedures, upholding standards of accuracy and integrity for subsequent analysis.

• Undertook on-call duties during weekdays and weekends, ensuring continuous availability to respond to emergent patient needs and provide support as required.

• Performed Esophageal Manometry’s and 24 pH studies Medical Surgical Nurse

St. Luke’s Hospital (2014-2014)

• Maintained strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Worked in a fast-paced environment

• Managed admissions and discharges

• Administered medications

• Monitored patients

Owner/Director/Supervising Nurse/Infection Control Nurse/Professional Advisory Committee Member

Da Luis Home Healthcare (2011-2012)

• Directed home health services, overseeing staff recruitment, ensuring adherence to policies, and maintaining regulatory compliance.

• Provided 24/7 support for patients, physicians, and staff, ensuring optimal care delivery.

• Conducted home visits to deliver nursing care and monitored service quality.

• Liaised between the Governing Body and the Advisory Committee, facilitating communication and compliance.

• Supervised personnel, managed educational needs, and evaluated staff performance.

• Collaborated with the Medical Advisor to optimize patient care services.

• Ensured execution of clients' care plans by physicians, promoting continuity of care. Medical Surgical Nurse/Charge Nurse/Endoscopy Nurse North Cypress Medical Center (2008-2011)

• Managed all staff and oversaw care for 24 patients on the Med/Surg floor, ensuring adherence to nursing standards and patient safety.

• Supervised 6-7 nurses per 12-hour shift, providing guidance, support, and performance evaluations.

• Conducted consultations and direct rounds with nurses and physicians to evaluate and monitor patient care, ensuring high-quality standards.

• Assigned patient load for night shifts based on nursing care standards and staff strengths.

• Cultivated a warm and supportive environment for patients, families, staff, physicians, and visitors, serving as a role model for compassionate care.

• Communicated promptly with physicians and staff members regarding urgent patient healthcare needs.

• Performed daily nursing procedures and interventions with precision and efficiency.

• Demonstrated strong clinical judgment in stabilizing and monitoring patients during urgent and emergency situations.

• Provided enthusiastic education and training for all staff members, fostering professional growth and development.

• Advocated tirelessly for patients, ensuring their needs and concerns were addressed promptly and effectively.

• Monitored patients across all age groups throughout the perioperative continuum, encompassing preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases, ensuring optimal care and safety.

• Demonstrated proficiency in initiating IV lines and conducting blood draws, facilitating streamlined patient assessment and management processes.

• Collaborated closely with physicians and anesthesiologists, providing essential support and demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills during various procedures.

• Administered medications and delivered conscious sedation during procedures such as colonoscopies, esophagogastroduodenoscopies (EGD), bronchoscopies, PEG tube placements, and Epidural Steroid Injections, prioritizing patient comfort and safety.

• Expertly collected biopsy samples and meticulously labeled them during procedures, upholding standards of accuracy and integrity for subsequent analysis.

• Undertook on-call duties during weekdays and weekends, ensuring continuous availability to respond to emergent patient needs and provide support as required. Accomplishments:

• Inducted into the International Honor's Society for academic excellence and commitment to scholarship.

• Recognized for outstanding academic performance with placements on the President's List and Dean's List at Cy-Fair College.

• Served as Secretary of the Student Nurses Association, contributing to the organization's success and promoting student involvement in nursing-related activities.

• Elected as Class Representative in college, representing the interests and concerns of fellow students and fostering a collaborative learning environment.

• Appointed as Vice President of the Nursing Practicing Committee, demonstrating leadership and dedication to improving nursing practice standards.

• Actively participated as a member of the Falls Committee, contributing to initiatives aimed at reducing patient falls and enhancing safety measures.

• Received multiple Seeds of Integrity awards, highlighting exemplary conduct, professionalism, and integrity in nursing practice. Certifications:

Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiovascular Nursing (CVRN), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support

(PALS), demonstrating proficiency in life-saving skills and a steadfast commitment to patient safety.

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