Benjamin Ashley
Nicholasville
Summary
Healthcare professional with extensive experience in nephrology and ICU environments. Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety compliance and patient-centered care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes and improve team performance through effective collaboration and skill application.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff dialysis nurse/ Charge Nurse/Clinical Preceptor
VAMC
Lexington
09.2018 - Current
- Provides renal education to CKD veterans who are approaching ESRD, and offers continued supervision and education while they transition to hemodialysis.
- Provide case management services to hemodialysis patients within the VA system.
- Works with administration and management to resolve issues on a hospital-wide level related to hemodialysis patients, hemodialysis equipment, or cross-unit disputes.
- Identifying, creating, and implementing policy changes related to patient quality and safety on a hospital-wide level.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control standards.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on dialysis procedures.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests and procedures related to nephrology services.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Updated medical records with current vitals, behavioral observations, and medication details.
Staff Registered Nurse, ICU
UK Healthcare, Chandler Hospital
Lexington
06.2016 - 09.2018
- Provided direct care to critically ill patients requiring continuous monitoring, mechanical ventilation, and advanced life support.
- Delivered care for patients with sepsis, ARDS, stroke, cardiac arrest, multi-organ failure, and postoperative complications.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create effective care plans.
- Administered and titrated high-risk IV medications (vasopressors, sedatives, insulin drips) following evidence based practice
- Maintained accurate documentation for patient progress and interventions in EMR systems
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds involving physicians, nurses, social workers and other healthcare professionals.
- Ensured strict adherence to infection control, patient safety and ICU best practice
Trauma Registered Nurse
UK Healthcare, Chandler Hospital
Lexington
01.2014 - 06.2016
- Provided immediate care to trauma patients in a Level I trauma facility including TBI, burns, blunt and penetrating trauma, spinal injuries and multi-system complications.
- Monitor and interpret hemodynamic data, cardiac rhythms, neurological status, and respiratory function.
- Collaborate with trauma surgeons, intensivists, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
- Treated complex wounds including diabetic ulcers, vascular wounds, and trauma-related wounds.
- Performed routine skin assessments to identify potential problems or complications with wounds.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
BCTC
Lexington, KY05-2013
Some College (No Degree) - ADN-BSN Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, Kentucky, KYTimeline
Staff dialysis nurse/ Charge Nurse/Clinical Preceptor
VAMC
09.2018 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse, ICU
UK Healthcare, Chandler Hospital
06.2016 - 09.2018
Trauma Registered Nurse
UK Healthcare, Chandler Hospital
01.2014 - 06.2016
Associate Degree in Nursing -
BCTC
Some College (No Degree) - ADN-BSN Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University