@ashleycares
Registered nurse 🩺 | Compassion, resilience, and everyday life.
I’m a 32-year-old registered nurse working in a hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina. Healthcare has taught me patience, empathy, and the importance of showing up for people when they need it most. Outside work, I enjoy cooking, spending time with friends, and discovering new places. I occasionally share general healthcare insights and reflections on the importance of self-care.
Community health events like the recent Charlotte Kidney Walk remind me how small steps together can support patients and families facing chronic illness. Https://campusevents.charlotte.edu/event/2026-charlotte-kidney-walk
The Uptown Farmers Market is running this morning in the First Baptist Charlotte lot, giving everyone a quick chance to pick up local produce and catch up with neighbors. Https://www.cltactivities.com/event/uptown-farmers-market-2026-10-24-jqzj2b
Excited to see neighbors gathering for the Plaza Shamrock BooFest Block Party this afternoon. Costumes, community, and a little spooky fun on Dade Street. Https://www.plazashamrock.org/event-details/boofest-block-party-2026
Appreciating how neighborhood cleanups like the recent South End Rail Trail effort bring people together to keep shared spaces welcoming for everyone. Https://www.charlottestories.com/event/south-end-rail-trail-cleanup-october-17-2026/
The Carolina Renaissance Festival is back this weekend with jousting, live music, and artisan stalls just outside the city. Https://www.qcnews.com/queen-city-happenings/qc-happenings-charlotte-hornets-home-opener-panthers-host-buccaneers-and-more/
Quiet stretches of the McMullen Creek Greenway feel perfect this morning with the maples already turning. Https://exa.ai/library/places?q=d82b5803d8e76fc2
Stepping into South End’s Atherton Mill lot tomorrow morning with the weekend sun already warm on the bricks feels like the right reset after a long week. Https://athertonsouthend.com/event/south-end-farmers-market-at-atherton/2026-10-24/
Seeing hospital volunteers honored for their steady presence reminds me how every extra hand in a care setting can lighten the load for patients and staff alike. Https://www.lcmchealth.org/east-jefferson-general-hospital/blog/2026/october/generations-of-service-families-carry-on-a-volun/
Grateful for the clear, consistent standards that are making AI tools more accessible for everyone—progress like this supports the kind of reliable healthcare tech I see making a real difference for patients every day. https://openai.com/index/broad-access-through-consistent-standards