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ASHLEY APSEY

PERSONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated and detail-oriented Critical Care Registered Nurse with a strong interest in the legal aspects of healthcare. With 10+ years of experience in critical care settings, I possess a comprehensive understanding of patient care, medical documentation, and healthcare regulations. Known for my vibrant personality and ability to motivate others, I excel in creating a positive work environment. I am also known for my meticulous approach and exceptional analytical skills. With a proven track record of clinical excellence and leadership skills, I am now seeking a role as a Legal Nurse in order to utilize my clinical expertise and bridge the gap between healthcare and the legal system. With a commitment to accuracy and adherence to legal standards, I am poised to contribute to the resolution of complex legal cases and ensure justice is served within the realm of healthcare.

PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR- ORAL AND WRITTEN

Detailed interview and assessment of over 500 patients, with improved patient outcomes in each case.

Conflict Resolution: Approximately 5-10 (or more) disgruntled patients and family members per week. Employee satisfaction and retention committee member.

Interventionalist in Crucial Conversations: navigating daily difficult conversations such as end of life, new diagnosis, organ donation, physical/sexual assaults, etc. Established countless connections that fostered a trusting open environment.

Winner of Competitive Scholarship: Representative of Michigan, Traverse City, and the cherry industry. One year as a public representative. Over 60 public speaking events in front of hundreds of people, including in person, television, and radio. Extensive community outreach, political involvement, and networking.

PASSION FOR DEVELOPING/EDUCATING OTHERS

Teacher’s assistant throughout college: aiding in tutoring, class planning, and test result analysis for over 4 years.

Precepting and training 40+ new employees and students: following training layouts and assessing progress throughout with goal-oriented teaching, leading to successful orientation/training completion and driven toward career success.

Member of 4 training committees that lead to better patient outcomes, safer staff experiences, and efficient workflow throughout 3 different units.

Comfortable with a variety of different teaching/learning styles proven by over 500+ patient care encounters requiring teaching throughout each, with successful outcomes.

Continually seeking education and growth within my career due to a commitment of life-long learning.

CRITICAL THINKING

500+ custom detailed patient care plans created with over 85% achieved goal rate.

Managing high-risk IV drips and data such as vasopressors and open ventricular neuro/spinal fluid drains, requiring intense focus.

Patient data analysis such as critical labs, telemetry rhythms strips and EKG changes, ventilator settings, and emergent bedside procedures.

Managing and leading emergency situations with quick decision making required with zero room for error, on a daily basis.

Vast medication management and administration, daily. Typical patient load 3-6 patients with a new set of patients and case load each shift.

ORGANIZATION & ATTENTION TO DETAIL

Creation and review of countless meticulous and detailed patient care plans and preceptor education plans, leading to better patient outcomes and better staff productivity/success.

Organized the creation and monthly functioning of leadership groups and patient care improvement committees to improve patient care, facility mission achievement, and staff involvement.

Organized/balanced 10+ employee schedules and shift disbursements to aid in better daily flow of patient care, improve employee satisfaction, and efficiency of the clinic.

Critical Care and Emergency medicine requires intense time management, prioritization, and attention to detail to provide safe quality patient care successfully and consistently.

COLLABORATION/ TEAMWORK

Working withing a team framework of over 7500 employees ranging from providers to patient care assistants and physical therapist- providing comprehensive quality patient care

Engagement with clinical, clerical, and administrative staff, as well as patients and family members on a day-to-day basis.

Experienced running trauma response teams and “Codes” in high intensity and life or death situations for over 5 years.

Providing effective communication with diverse groups, under pressure.

WORK HISTORY

CRITICAL CARE REGISTERED NURSE, MUNSON MEDICAL CENTER, TRAVERSE CITY MI

12/2018- Current*

(ICU, CVICU, Stroke, TELE, ED, Regional Float Pool)

PRE/POST-OP REGISTERED NURSE LEAD, ALLIANCE SURGERY CENTER, TRAVERSE CITY MI

9/2020-4/2022

MEDICAL ASSISTANT/CAST TECH/US TECH, GREAT LAKES ORTHOPEDIC CENTER, TC MI

1/2013-8/2018 Functioned as a patient educator and clinic nurse, left for nursing school.

EDUCATION

MASTERS/ DOCTORATE, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, 2020-CURRENT

Nursing Family Medicine, Mental Health.

BACHELORS-BSN, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

Nursing, started while completing associates degree as well.

ASSOCIATES-ADN, KIRTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

REFERENCES

ERIC JEAN

ICU Manager, Munson Medical Center

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CATE GADBAW

Clinical Educator, Munson Medical Center

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TRICIA WOLLUM

Practice Manager, Alliance Surgery Center

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