Ashton Allen
Raleigh
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with extensive experience in both the operating room and medical-surgical units at Duke University Hospital. Excelled in cosmetic surgical procedures and infection control, demonstrating top-notch communication and teamwork skills. Proven track record in enhancing patient satisfaction and safety, with a commitment to professional growth through mentorship and education.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Operating Room - Plastic Surgery
Duke University Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Prepared the operating room before procedures and assisted/scrubbed in with providers for invasive surgeries including: craniomaxillofacial traumas, rhinoplasty's, rhytidectomy, facial feminization's, dental procedures, breast augmentations, microvascular DIEP flaps, blepharoplasty's, and liposuction.
- Performed patient screening tasks before surgery and reviewed patient medical history and allergies prior to coming to the operating room.
- Made sure the surgical environment remained safe and aseptic to avoid any potential infections or complications.
- Charted all surgical interventions throughout the entirety of the procedure when acting as the circulating nurse.
- Scrubbed into the entirety of cases and remained sterile while passing instruments to providers when acting as the scrub nurse.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Duke University Hospital
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient's acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC12-2020
Skills
- Cosmetic Surgical Procedures
- Facial Plastic Surgery
- Infection Control Prevention
- Patient Education and Documentation
- Perioperative 101 Course Completion and Certification
- Scrub Nurse
- Circulating Nurse
- BLS
- Communication
- Teamwork
Timeline
Registered Nurse Operating Room - Plastic Surgery
Duke University Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Duke University Hospital
01.2021 - 06.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Wake Technical Community College
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