Registered Nurse Patient Education

Ashley Edwards

**** * ****** ***, *******, AZ ***98

720-***-**** ******.********@*****.***

Registered Nurse Healthcare Professional

Compassionate and detail-oriented RN with over a decade of diverse experience in surgical centers, hospital care, and IV therapy. Adept in patient education, post-operative care, and interdisciplinary communication. Proven leadership in both clinical and entrepreneurial settings.

Professional Experience

AZ IV Medics - Registered Nurse

April 2024 - Present

- Provided safe, flow-regulated IV and medication administration in mobile patient settings.

- Executed SBAR communication with NPs and coordinated with dispatch and patients.

- Managed client relationships and referral growth.

- Demonstrated strong time management and prioritization in independent environments. Surg Center - Registered Nurse, PACU

January 2023 - Present

- Delivered full PACU care: airway management, pain control, medication administration, and discharge teaching.

- Educated patients and families on post-surgical care, DVT prevention, wound care, and medications.

- Maintained consistent collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and staff. Centrum Surgery Center - Pre-op & PACU RN

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January 2018 - July 2020

- Managed total patient care in pre-op and PACU, including IV starts, vitals, and pain procedures.

- Conducted patient education, post-op discharge instructions, and follow-up calls.

- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Porter Adventist Hospital, Denver, CO - Registered Nurse May 2014 - December 2017

- Specialized in post-operative joint replacement care.

- Served as Charge Nurse, managing unit flow, safety meetings, and bed assignments.

- Provided thorough discharge teaching and medication education. St. Joseph Hospital, Denver, CO - Registered Nurse March 2013 - May 2014

- Delivered comprehensive inpatient care and safe medication administration.

- Utilized EPIC for documentation and coordinated with multi-disciplinary teams.

- Promoted a team-based care model and efficient time management. Push Performance (Co-Owner)

January 2011 - Present

- Personal trainer and nutrition coach for youth through professional athletes, including MLB clientele.

- Managed event planning, bookkeeping, and front desk operations.

- Delivered individualized strength and rehab programming with sport-specific focus. Education & Certifications

- B.S. Nursing, University of Colorado - Denver, CO Dec 2014 Page 2

- A.A.S. Nursing, Front Range Community College - Westminster, CO Dec 2012

- B.A. Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado - Boulder, CO May 2009

- Certifications: ACLS, PALS, BLS (current)

References

Available upon request

Notable References:

- Dennis Edwards, Co-Owner, Push Performance - 720-***-****

- Kimberly Robinson, Co-worker - 720-***-****

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