Dr. Ashley Y. Simons is a dynamic healthcare leader, innovator, and advocate. Dr. Simons brings 20 years’ experience in advancing patient care, professional development, and community service.
She had led transformative initiatives that have redefined clinical excellence. This evident through her work in spearheading a blood culture contamination reduction project that achieved a dramatic drop in rates – ED contamination rates decreased from 5. 6 % to 1. 6 % and ICU rates from 7. 7 % to 0 % , sustaining the outcome for over a year and surpassing the national benchmark goal of 3 % .
Under her guidance, simulation based ACLS (advanced cardiovascular life support) training transformed emergency response care, cutting the time to first epinephrine dose by one minute boosting ROSC (return of spontaneous circulation) by 42 % and reducing mortality rates by 45 % .
Chairing the code and resuscitation team, Dr. Simons ensures continuous improvements in emergency response protocols. Beyond patient care, she champions professional growth, orchestrating development fairs that resulted in over eight new ICU and ED certifications in 2024 alone.
A devoted mentor, and community advocate, Dr. Simons leads hospital volunteer efforts, organizes outreach initiatives, and serves as a Red Cross blood drive ambassador. Dr. Simons’ unwavering commitment extends far beyond hospital walls, leaving an indelible mark on both clinical excellence, nursing practice and the communities she serves.
