Ajsha Smith, MSN, RN, FNP- BC
Kannapolis,NC
Summary
ANCC-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with 18+ years in nursing, specializing in hospice and long-term care. Extensive experience in geriatric care and chronic disease management. Demonstrated ability in patient assessment and care coordination, ensuring regulatory compliance. Committed to enhancing the quality of care for older adults across all stages of health.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
RN Staff Nurse (PRN)
Meadowbrook Health and Rehabilitation Center
07.2025 - Current
- Administer medications and monitor patient vitals regularly for safety.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
- Provide comprehensive patient care in rehabilitation and long-term care settings.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Case Manager / Admissions / Inpatient Hospice RN
VIA Health Partners
11.2019 - Current
- Conducts comprehensive initial assessments to determine hospice eligibility based on clinical criteria and Medicare guidelines.
- Provides on-call support and crisis intervention for urgent needs.
- Facilitates advance care planning, including discussions about DNR orders, living wills, and goals of care.
- Conducts comprehensive physical, psychosocial, and spiritual assessments of terminally ill patients.
- Ensures compliance with hospice regulations, documentation standards, and Medicare/Medicaid requirements.
Home Health Nurse (PRN)
BAYADA Home Health Care
04.2010 - Current
- Delivers in-home care for pediatric and adult patients with complex medical needs.
- Manage ventilator-dependent patients, including tracheostomy care, suctioning, emergency troubleshooting, and ventilator monitoring.
- Administers medications, tube feedings, and treatments per physician orders and care plan protocols.
- Performs ongoing assessments of respiratory status, vital signs, neurological condition, and overall patient health.
- Collaborate with physicians, case managers, therapists, and family members to support safe and effective care in the home.
- Educates families and caregivers on disease processes, equipment usage (ventilators, suction machines, oxygen), and home care techniques.
Assistant Director of Nursing
White Oak Management, Inc.
09.2010 - 11.2019
- Coordinated patient care, admissions, and discharges.
- Conducted annual evaluations, disciplinary actions, staff training, and clinical skill observations.
- Assisted with implementing new protocols and procedures.
- Prepared for state surveys and developed plans of correction for citations.
- Audited charts and reviewed care plans to ensure accuracy and quality compliance.
- Supervised nursing staff to enhance care quality, productivity, and resident satisfaction.
- Participated in monthly QA/risk management meetings and reviewed pharmacy billing and prior authorizations.
Education
Post-Master's Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner
Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN08.2025
MSN - Nursing Leadership and Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2020
BSN - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT11.2019
Associate Degree - Nursing
Wilkes Community College
Wilkesboro, NC05.2007
Skills
- Hospice & Palliative Care
- Pain & Symptom Management
- Ventilator/Tracheotomy
- Wound Care
- Case Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Staff Development
- Certified in ICD-10 Coding
- Leadership
- Crisis Management
- Clinical software proficiency (Cerner, AHT, PCC, Matrix, HCHB)
CLINICAL ROTATIONS
Family Nurse Practitioner Student | Clinical Rotations
Walterboro Adult and Pediatric medicine– South Carolina | 2024−2025
Adult Health – 180 Hours
Erin Whittington, DNP, APRN, FNP-C (704-618-2622)
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and managed chronic and
acute conditions including hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease. - Provided medication management and health education for adult and
geriatric patients. - Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based,
patient-centered care.
Walterboro Adult and Pediatric medicine– South Carolina | 2024−2025
Pediatrics – 180 Hours
Erin Whittington, DNP, APRN, FNP-C (704-618-2622)
- Performed well-child visits, developmental assessments, and acute care
management. - Educated families on immunization schedules, nutrition, and preventive
health. - Managed common pediatric conditions including asthma, upper
respiratory infections, and eczema.
Women's Health – 180 Hours
Walterboro Adult and Pediatric medicine– South Carolina | 2024−2025
Erin Whittington, DNP, APRN, FNP-C (704-618-2622)
- Performed Pap smears, pelvic exams, and STI screenings.
- Provided contraceptive counseling, managed menstrual disorders, and
offered prenatal education. - Provided culturally sensitive care for women across the reproductive
lifespan.
Via Health Partners- Charlotte, NC | 2024 − 2025
Hospice and Palliative Care – 92 Hours
Rachel Johnson, MSN, FNP-C
- Supported patients and families in end-of-life care planning and
symptom management. - Conducted pain assessments and coordinated comfort-focused
interventions. - Collaborated with palliative care teams to address psychosocial,
spiritual, and emotional needs.
Certification
Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (FNP-BC) | American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) | Issued: 9/18/2025
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse (PRN)
Meadowbrook Health and Rehabilitation Center
07.2025 - Current
Case Manager / Admissions / Inpatient Hospice RN
VIA Health Partners
11.2019 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing
White Oak Management, Inc.
09.2010 - 11.2019
Home Health Nurse (PRN)
BAYADA Home Health Care
04.2010 - Current
MSN - Nursing Leadership and Management
Western Governors University
BSN - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Wilkes Community College
Post-Master's Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner
Carson-Newman University