1784 UNICORN DRIVE.

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23454

PHONE 276-692-5640 E-MAIL ACONNER5640@GMAIL.COM

ASHLEY N. CONNER
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a responsible and challenging position in the field of nursing, and to provide high quality
nursing care.
EDUCATION
January 2015- Present: Old Dominion University
BSN (Graduate in December 2016)
August 2006-May 2010: Patrick Henry Community College
Associate Degree Nursing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
June 2015-Present: Sentra Cardiothoracic Clinic
Outpatient Heart Promise Nurse Navigator
Assesses, plans, develops, implements, and evaluates plans of care for specific patient
populations
Responsible for receiving referrals for the Mid Atlantic Cardiothoracic Surgeons office for pre-op
cardiovascular surgery
Request records from other treating physicians offices, hospitals, etc.
Request dental clearance from dental offices for heart valve surgeries
Schedule outpatient promise appointment prior to surgeons appointment
Schedule outpatient testing that is needed prior to surgery
Heart promise workup prior to clinic appointment
Room and triage pre-op/post-op cardiac patients, and post-op thoracic patient
Verify current medications and pharmacy
Provide educational material related to the type of heart surgery
Triage phone calls from patients
Reminder calls to start/stop medications prescribed prior to surgery
Verify that all testing/blood work has been completed prior to surgery
Track OR/discharge dates
Possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards of care required by patient population
Uphold to HIPPA regulations
July 2014- June 2015: Sentara Norfolk General
Nurse: Bed-flow Coordination
Assesses, plans, develops, implements, and evaluates plans of care for specific patient
populations
Coordinate and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to facilitate appropriate and timely patient
placement and/or transfer
Coordinates and communicates capacity management plan to nursing units, leadership team, and
physicians
Possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards of care as required by patient
populations

 Responsible for assigning hospital rooms to admitted patients from the emergency room, other
facilities, and direct admits from physicians office
Uphold to HIPPA regulations
March 2014- July 2014: Sentara Norfolk Heart Hospital
Nurse: Post-op Cardiothoracic Clinic
Room patients to clinic rooms and triage patients
Verify current medications
Wound care as needed, removal of stitches and staples
Report vitals, medications, and any complaints to the Nurse Practitioner prior to entering room
Provide post-op visit instructions
Uphold to HIPPA regulations
July 2013- July 2014: Sentara Norfolk General
Nurse: Labor and Delivery
2012- July 2013: Morehead Memorial Hospital
Nurse: L.D.R.P. (Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum) & Nursery
Sits with and monitors patient throughout (before/during/after) the labor
Monitors contractions and helps patient with breathing techniques
Performs basic IV and central line skills
Performs phlebotomy skills
Knowledge of hemodynamics
Reads fetal monitor & ascertains if there is a problem with babys heart rate
Identifies & manages life-sustaining physiological functions in unstable patients
Cares for patients on Pitocin, MgSO4 & continuous lumbar epidural
Immediate care of newborn (clean, weigh, etc.)
Keeps any family informed of progression of birth
Triage ante-partum patients and communicate with the OB about prognosis
December 2011 July 2013: Morehead Memorial Hospital
Nurse: Med-surg/Pediatrics/orthopedics
Provide nursing care before and after operations of patients
Responsible for discharge instructions, follow up care, and information regarding treatment
Communicating treatment to patient and patient caregivers
Communicating with physicians regarding patient treatment and prognosis
Conduct physical assessment, including evaluation of heart and lung functions
Inform family members of preventive measures, medication administration, and adjunctive support
Maintain patient records in accordance with HIPPA regulations
September 2011- July 2013: Laurel Meadows Nursing Home
Nurse: RN
Providing competent and dignified resident care
Responsible for administration of medications and documentation
Responsible for resident safety
Maintain resident records in accordance with HIPPA regulations
Providing wound care
May 2009- September 2011: Laurel Meadows Nursing Home
CNA
Providing resident care and safety

Assisting in ADLs
Charting ADLs, I&O, and assistance needed

July 2010- September 2011: Martinsville Memorial Hospital

Endo- Tech
Assisted surgeons with procedures
Set up rooms for each procedure performed
Sterilized equipment used after each procedure per protocol
Uphold HIPPA regulations

LEADERSHIP AND HONOR SOCIETIES

Gold Key Honor Society

The Society for Collegiate Leadership and Achievement

National Society of Leadership and Success

REFERENCES
Upon request