Nicolette Ashley
Gainesville
Summary
Dynamic nursing professional with extensive experience at Northeast Georgia Health System, excelling in patient care and staff development. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction and improve care standards. Certified in ACLS and BLS, with strong leadership skills and a commitment to continuous education and training for nursing staff.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager
Northeast Georgia Health System
2023 - Current
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff on the previously known Progressive Coronary Care Unit (PCCU), now Cardiovascular Intermediate Care Unit (CVIMC).
- Developed departmental goals and objectives to improve satisfactory rating with patients.
- Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
- Created work schedules for multiple shifts to confirm complete floor coverage.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Educated and trained all licensed and unlicensed staff members in preparation of moving from one floor to a brand new floor.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Charge Nurse
Northeast Georgia Health System
03.2019 - 2023
- Coordinated nursing care on the Progressive Coronary Care unit (PCCU) through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
Registered Nurse
Northeast Georgia Health System
08.2017 - 03.2019
- Delivered high level of quality care to a cardiac patient population including pre- and post-cardiac procedure patients, pre- and post- cardiac surgery and lung surgery patients, and cardiac medical management patients on the Progressive Coronary Care Unit (PCCU).
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Functioned in the role of a preceptor to new nurse residents as well as experienced nurses that were new to the organization or unit.
Education
Nursing Leadership
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA05-2017
Skills
- ACT Hemochron Superuser
- Nova Glucometer Superuser
- Annual Competency Validator
- Sheath Competent
Certification
- Registered Nurse RN269624 (State of Georgia) - expires 01/2027
- ACLS Instructor Certification (American Heart Association) - expires 02/2027
- BLS Instructor Certification (American Heart Association) - expires 02/2027
- Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) (American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)) - expires 05/2028
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Northeast Georgia Health System
03.2019 - 2023
Registered Nurse
Northeast Georgia Health System
08.2017 - 03.2019
Assistant Nurse Manager
Northeast Georgia Health System
2023 - Current
Nursing Leadership
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Georgia
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