You know the type of people who are just unassuming rockstars? Yeah, that’s Ashlin.

So in Oregon, we have this thing called a POLST – an advanced directive which everyone is supposed to have if they’re near the end of their life. Well, see, we maybe aren’t as good as we could be in the ED using these. It’s hard in the ED when momentum often carries patients through to disposition. Ashlin though, she took an hour or more out of a recent busy shift to have a conversation with a patient who was clearly in their final days of life to figure out what their goals truly were and avoid treatments that would have failed to improve the quality of their remaining life. She didn’t take the easy route - she took the route that was the best for her patient.

We can’t say we’re surprised by what Ashlin did because it’s just what she does. But we’re definitely excited she’s our current RIP City Resident!

What was your favorite candy or sweet treat growing up?

Anything containing chocolate

What was the last live musical event you went to? What was your favorite song they performed?

Bon Iver -- iMi

What's a hobby you have that others would be surprised to learn?

Gardening! I have been eating fresh vegetables from our garden box almost daily for the past month

What book have you gifted the most?

I have a Kindle so I don't gift books often, but my most recently highly recommended book is All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

What do you make sure to have with you for each shift in the ED?

Snacks!