Ashley Johnson

Driven and motivated graduate nursing student with 14 years of nursing experience and aspirations of excelling as a nurse practitioner by providing quality patient-centered care in diverse settings. Known for effective communication, promoting collaborative efforts and teamwork, adapting to fast-paced settings, and striving to improve patient care outcomes.

APRN Student Practicums – AGACNP Focused — Emergency Department, 240 hrs. - Baptist Health - Little Rock, AR

(2025-07 - 2026-06)

• Performed history and physical examinations and documentation, EKG & imaging interpretations, and trauma/code team assistance.
• Performed successful intubations, laceration repairs (simple interrupted, vertical mattress), wound incision and drainage procedures, chest tube placement, and MSK reductions under supervision of preceptor.
• Evaluated and managed acute and chronic conditions such as hypertension, heart failure, COPD exacerbations, pneumonia, sepsis, and electrolyte abnormalities

APRN Student Practicums – AGACNP Focused — Hospitalist Department, 240 hrs. - Jefferson Regional Medical Center - Pine Bluff, AR

(2025-07 - 2026-06)

• Conducted history and physical exams and documentation for patients being admitted to hospital/consulted for medical management.
• Addressed inpatient problem list of acute and chronic conditions by creating a patient-specific plan, completed medication reconciliation, provided pending inpatient orders, and performed discharge summaries.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests such as labs, imaging, and EKG under preceptor supervision
• Documented timely and accurately within the EMR

APRN Student Practicums – AGACNP Focused — Pulmonary/Intensivist Department, 270 hrs. - CHI St. Vincent - Little Rock, AR

(2025-07 - 2026-06)

• Performed detailed assessments and managed critically ill patients within the intensive care unit with conditions such as sepsis, respiratory failure, DKA, AKI, complicated pneumonia, ARDS, hypertensive crisis, STEMI/NSTEMI, and TB.
• Participated in daily interdisciplinary ICU rounds
• Opened and reviewed daily imaging studies and diagnostics.
• Managed oxygenation (CPAP, BiPAP, Hi Flow, Ventilators)
• Monitored and adjusted steroid tapers, antibiotics, and critical care drips daily
• Performed daily updates to progress notes and updated care planning

PACU/Recovery RN - Springhill Surgery Center - North Little Rock, AR

(2021-05)

• Monitor, assess, and treat general surgery patients under orders of anesthesiologist, 2:1 ratio, up to 70 patients daily. Surgeries include laparoscopic cholecystectomies, hernia repairs, total and partial mastectomies, hemorrhoidectomies, parathyroidectomy, corneal transplants, lensectomies, MOHS repairs, and various orthopedic surgeries post nerve block.
• Administer intravenous and oral medications to treat pain, nausea, and post-op complications
• Provide intravenous sedation to patients undergoing spine/pain injections by MD
• Monitor patients post gastrointestinal procedures

Cardiovascular/Progressive Care Stepdown RN - CHI St. Vincent - Little Rock, AR

(2013-06 - 2026-09)

• Provide care for pre/post-cardiac procedure patients on 18-bed unit at 4:1 ratio (cardiac angiogram, TEE, thoracotomy, CABG, TAVR, VATS)
• Safely remove and monitor trans-radial bands, femoral sheaths, and figure 8 closure devices
• Deliver care to high acuity patients (trach, BiPAP, CBI, post NSTEMI, arterial lines, chest tubes, JP drains)
• Monitor and maintain cardiac/heart failure drips (heparin, nitroglycerin, nicardipine, milrinone, dobutamine, furosemide)

Travel Progressive Care RN - Healthtrust Workforce Solutions - Dallas, TX

(2019-04 - 2019-12)

• Provided care for cardiac & post-stroke patients, 5:1 ratio
• Performed neurological checks every 2 hours, NIH scale every 12 hours

Cardiac Stress Lab RN - University of Arkansas Medical Sciences - Little Rock, AR

(2015-12 - 2017-01)

• Administered dobutamine infusion for stress testing
• Assisted with patient monitoring during treadmill stress test
• Performed clinical duties in the cardiology clinic which included scheduling procedures, ordering medication refills, & addressing patient concerns

Cardiovascular Stepdown RN - Jefferson Regional Medical Center - Pine Bluff, AR

(2012-05 - 2013-06)

• Provided care to cardiac/post-surgical patients from cardiac catheterizations, CABG, TAVR, 6:1 ratio
• Treated acute chest pain per facility protocol
• Provided patient care to post-op day 2+ CABG (chest tubes, JP/PCD drains, dressing changes)

Facility Emergency Drill Coordinator - Springhill Surgery Center

(2021-05 - 2025-05)

• Facilitate quarterly emergency preparedness drills for ALL staff with mandatory compliance
• (Mock Code, External Disaster, Internal Disasters, Fire Drills, Emergency Blood Administration)

RN Preceptor - CHI St. Vincent

(2015-01)

• Completed required facility “RN Preceptor Training” Course to orient new RNs to unit, facility policy, and standard patient care

Charge Nurse - CHI St. Vincent

(2014-01)

• Performed shift huddle, assign patients to staff, assist staff, address conflict/patient issues
• Completed required facility “Taking Charge” Course

Annual Malignant Hyperthermia — In-Service - Springhill Surgery Center - Little Rock, AR

• Performed MH Drill & Inservice with assistance of Anesthesiologist and adjacent acute care facility pharmacy. Staff educated on roles, scenarios, and Dantrolene treatment

Volunteer - World Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Day

(2015 - 2019)

• Perform Free Blood Pressure/HR checks at event
• Participate in AFib Walk

Volunteer - 5K Heart Walk

(2017 - 2019)

• Medical Staff volunteer -provide medical support to runners (IV hydration, oral fluids)

Master of Science in Nursing - AGACNP Program - Arkansas State University (2024-05 - 2026-06)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Capella University (2024-01)

Associate of Science in Nursing - University of Arkansas at Little Rock (2012-05)