ASHLEY SLACK

Accomplished nursing professional with a comprehensive background in trauma nursing, clinical informatics, and legal nurse consulting. Brings over a decade of hands-on experience in high-acuity trauma care at the R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, four years as a Clinical Informatics Nurse Specialist at the University of Maryland Medical System, and legal consulting experience supporting attorneys with medical record analysis and creating case reports. Demonstrates advanced proficiency in EMR systems, medication management, and interdisciplinary coordination to enhance patient outcomes. Skilled in translating complex medical data into clear, detailed chronology reports and case analyses. Known for precision, efficiency, and a commitment to excellence in both clinical and legal nurse settings.

Highly motivated and skilled RN with ten years of experience in multiple levels of care with complex trauma patients in Med-Surg, IMC, and Critical Care settings. Comfortable working in fast-paced patient care environments, able to remain calm under pressure, and able to learn quickly while being flexible to new situations. Dedicated to building a positive work environment that improves teamwork and increases patient safety and care. Excellent time management skills and prioritization of care for complex trauma patients. Effective communicator who can convey critical information quickly to the healthcare team and compassionately and respectfully converse with patients and families. 

Skills & Competencies: ACLS/BLS certified, Charge nurse experience, CRRT trained, mechanical ventilation management, proning care therapy, direct care with COVID-19 patients, managing multiple medication drips, EVDs/Camino care, trauma resuscitation, phlebotomy, preceptor to new RNs, nurse resource for staff, advocate for patients & families, brain death and organ procurement process, and hypothermia therapy.

Currently working in UMMS Department of Clinical Informatics on the ClinDoc Team. Experienced nurse with a Master of Science in Nursing Informatics degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore who demonstrates a long history of working in the hospital health care industry. Certified by Epic in Inpatient Clinical Documentation. Extensive skills in Electronic Health Record development, implementation, and optimization for a large medical system. Excellent customer service and communication skills during customer enhancement requests for changes in Epic and facilitating collaboration with appropriate application teams while leading the requested changes through the governance process for system UDC approvals. Years of experience working with EPIC and Cerner EHRs. Providing End-User elbow support and education through Epic system upgrades and project initiatives across UMMS. Facilitator for system workgroup for the WOCNs throughout UMMS hospital facilities. 

Currently pursuing Advanced Legal Nurse Consultant (ALNC) certification, with hands-on experience supporting attorneys through comprehensive medical record review and case analysis. Proficient in compiling and organizing extensive medical documentation, identifying deviations from standards of care, causation, and damages, and evaluating patient histories and presenting symptoms. Skilled in preparing detailed chronology reports and translating complex medical terminology into clear, concise language for legal teams and expert witnesses. Assesses the merit of personal injury claims involving multi-system traumatic injuries and provides expert opinions on the quality of care, diagnosis, and treatment. Experienced in identifying gaps in documentation and recommending additional records as needed. Maintains strict adherence to HIPAA compliance standards while managing multiple case files and deadlines with exceptional attention to detail and organizational efficiency.