Ashley Zucker

Clinical Nurse II

UNC Medical Center

Chapel Hill

07.2022 - Current

Delivered expert care to patients with complex neurologic and neurosurgical diagnoses, including TBI, stroke, brain tumors, aneurysms, and spinal cord injuries, in a 22-bed ICU, level 1 trauma center and academic teaching hospital.
Monitored and managed moderate sedation for several bedside procedures, including tracheostomies, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomies, external ventricular drains (EVDs), subdural evacuating port systems (SEPS drain), arterial lines, and central lines.
Treated patients with left ventricular assist devices.
Proficient in administering and titrating vasoactive medications, sedatives, hyperosmolar therapies, and anticonvulsants.
Performed audits on urinary catheters for the catheter association committee to ensure the safety of our patients and to collect data for the hospital's infectious disease prevention department.
Served as a preceptor for new graduates and orientees - explaining policies, teaching procedures and giving meaningful feedback.
Functioned as charge nurse, ensuring safe staffing, patient assignments, and coordination of care.
Member of the NSICU Communication Committee that implements policies, activities, and training to enhance interdisciplinary communication and effectiveness.
Experienced in managing Continuing Renal Replacement Therapy (CCRT) at the bedside.
Managed life-support technologies include ventilators, arterial lines, and ICP monitors.
Communcated effectively with providers to address changes in medical status to ensure quick and effective treatment, making suggestions and performing nursing interventions as needed

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