Ashlee Griffin

As a Registered Nurse in a Level I trauma center, I deliver high-acuity care in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, consistently managing an assignment of up to six patients ranging from critically ill to complex medical-surgical and psychiatric cases. I am proficient in rapid, accurate triage to ensure patients receive timely and appropriate interventions, prioritizing care based on severity and evolving clinical presentation. Maintaining current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and trauma care, I provide ICU-level interventions when necessary, including advanced cardiac monitoring, emergency stabilization, and critical medication administration. I effectively manage acute psychiatric emergencies, utilizing strong assessment skills and de-escalation techniques to maintain safety for both patients and staff. Collaborating closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, I practice with a high level of autonomy, applying advanced critical thinking and clinical judgment to make swift, evidence-based decisions. This dynamic role has strengthened my leadership, triage expertise, and ability to deliver exceptional care under pressure

As a Charge Nurse on a 25-patient medical-surgical unit, I provide clinical leadership while overseeing the daily operations of the unit to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care. I mentor and support a full nursing staff, offering guidance, clinical oversight, and real-time problem-solving to promote professional growth and maintain evidence-based practice standards. In addition to coordinating staffing, admissions, discharges, and interdisciplinary communication, I independently manage a five-patient assignment, delivering comprehensive, hands-on care. My responsibilities include thorough assessments, medication administration, wound care, orthopedic care, and monitoring a wide range of acute and chronic medical diagnoses. I prioritize holistic, patient- and family-centered care—educating, advocating, and collaborating with families to ensure the best possible outcomes. By balancing leadership responsibilities with direct bedside care, I foster a supportive team environment while maintaining a strong focus on safety, compassion, and clinical excellence.

As a Charge Nurse on an inpatient oncology and palliative/hospice care unit, I provided clinical leadership while independently managing a complex 10–12 patient assignment. I oversaw daily unit operations, supported and guided nursing staff, and ensured the delivery of safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care. Certified in the administration of chemotherapy and biotherapy agents, I delivered specialized oncologic treatments while closely monitoring for adverse reactions and rapidly intervening when patients became acutely or medically unstable. My role required advanced assessment skills, critical thinking, and the ability to respond decisively to complex symptom management needs. I also specialized in end-of-life care, focusing on comfort measures, pain and symptom control, and preserving each patient’s dignity to ensure a peaceful, pain-free dying experience. Throughout this process, I provided exceptional emotional support, education, and guidance to patients and their families, helping them navigate difficult transitions with compassion, clarity, and respect