Ashley Funk McPartlin
Chicago
Summary
Board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with clinical experience in Epilepsy, specializing in new-onset epilepsy diagnosis and treatment as well as management of patients in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary team members to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Practice Nurse I, Epilepsy
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital
Chicago
07.2023 - Current
- Diagnoses and treats new-onset Epilepsy patients.
- Manages admissions, transfers, and discharges for EMU patients, ensuring seamless transitions in care.
- Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests and procedures for EMU and clinic patients to inform treatment decisions.
- Orders and prescribes pharmacologic and performs other therapeutic or corrective measures to treat Epilepsy and improve health status.
- Collaborates and coordinates care with medical team to deliver evidence-based care and establish best practices in clinical care.
- Performs job functions adhering to service principles, prioritizing innovation and teamwork to enhance quality of care for patients and families.
Registered Nurse 3, PICU
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago
07.2017 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to provide elite care for a diverse pediatric patient population.
- Closely monitored acute conditions and appropriately responded to status changes.
- Managed time, prioritized tasks, and applied critical thinking to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families to ensure understanding of care plans and address concerns.
- Led skin team meetings to develop patient care strategies and share best practices, improving interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Efficiently completed clinical documentation in a timely manner.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Rush University
Chicago, IL05-2022
Master of Science - Chicago, IL
Rush University
Chicago, IL04-2017
Bachelor of Arts - History, Minor in Education
Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, MO05-2011
Skills
- Epilepsy and seizure management
- Antiepileptic medication titration
- EEG interpretation
- Multidisciplinary care coordination
- Clinical assessment
- Quality improvement strategies
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Patient and family education
Certification
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Licensure, Illinois, 05/28
- Registered Nurse (RN) Licensure, Illinois, 05/28
- BLS certification, 05/27
- PALS certification, 05/27
Professional Organization
American Epilepsy Society (AES)
Research
"Implementation of a Same Day rEEG with Neurology Provider Visit for New-Onset Spells: A Quality Improvement Project" - Presented at American Epilepsy Society Annual Meeting, 2024
Timeline
Advanced Practice Nurse I, Epilepsy
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse 3, PICU
Rush University Medical Center
07.2017 - 07.2023
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Rush University
Master of Science - Chicago, IL
Rush University
Bachelor of Arts - History, Minor in Education
Washington University in St. Louis