ASHLEY STERANKA
Uppsala
Summary
Registered Nurse with 4+ years of experience providing patient-centered care across fast-paced clinical settings. Skilled in triage, care coordination, and patient education, with a strong commitment to supporting vulnerable and senior populations. I bring excellent communication skills and steady clinical judgment to every interaction no matter the distance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse, Critical Care/Endoscopy
UC Health Memorial Hospital Central
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Skilled nurse at a level 1 trauma center in the critical care float pool.
- Used advanced clinical skills, such as ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and administration of critical medications
- Served as a dedicated Pre-op/Recovery RN within the outpatient GI procedure lab.
- Note: Relocated to Sweden in early 2024 and have been studying Swedish full-time while preparing to return to nursing in a remote or local setting.
Registered Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
University Of Vermont Medical Center
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Travel Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical
York Hospital
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided care in non-judgemental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient's diversity, thereby preserving their autonomy, dignity, and rights
- Educated variety of patient types including diabetics, CHF, CKD, total joints, post operative patients, on ways to manage their lifestyle and alternative forms of pain relief.
Registered Nurse
Kootenai Health
09.2020 - 10.2021
- Medical/Surgical, Hospice Care, COVID ICU, Peri-op 101
- Performed assessments and developed care plans, cared for hospice patients, managed pain, and educated families on the dying process
Barista/Counter Staff Member
Ginger And Baker
10.2017 - 08.2018
- Prepared and served orders including coffee, pastries, pies, and sandwiches
- Recommended products based on understanding of individual customer needs and preferences.
Clinic Assistant/Medical Secretary
The Eye Center of Northern Colorado
08.2016 - 10.2017
- Acted as liaison between 7 ophthalmologists, referring physicians, pharmacists, and patients
- Triaged emergent and non-emergent ophthalmic patients then scheduled in clinic appropriately
Barista/Trainer
Starbucks
11.2012 - 08.2016
- Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
Aquatics Manager/Head Swim Coach
Greeley Country Club
04.2015 - 09.2015
- Conducted inservice training, hired all pool staff, provided certification in water safety and rescues, first aid, emergency oxygen, and CPR
- Assisted in preparation of aquatics budget, authorized expenditures of aquatics department and maintained all financial records
Education
Swedish As A Second Language - Swedish
Utbildnings Och Jobbcenter Boländerna
Uppsala, Sweden12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO08.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Front Range Community College
Fort Collins05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Health And Exercise Science, Sports Medicine
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO12.2013
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving skills
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Goal oriented
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Swedish
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse, Critical Care/Endoscopy
UC Health Memorial Hospital Central
08.2023 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
University Of Vermont Medical Center
01.2022 - 07.2023
Travel Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical
York Hospital
10.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
Kootenai Health
09.2020 - 10.2021
Barista/Counter Staff Member
Ginger And Baker
10.2017 - 08.2018
Clinic Assistant/Medical Secretary
The Eye Center of Northern Colorado
08.2016 - 10.2017
Aquatics Manager/Head Swim Coach
Greeley Country Club
04.2015 - 09.2015
Barista/Trainer
Starbucks
11.2012 - 08.2016
Swedish As A Second Language - Swedish
Utbildnings Och Jobbcenter Boländerna
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Northern Colorado
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Front Range Community College
Bachelor of Science - Health And Exercise Science, Sports Medicine
Colorado State University
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